# Buddhadharma > A journal for Buddhist practitioners to deepen practice and connect with community. (iPhone/iPad app by Lion's Roar Foundation.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddhadharma/id444944083 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Lion's Roar Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/950297064) - Category: Magazines & Newspapers, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.88/5 from 323 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 61 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2011-06-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddhadharma/id444944083/reviews.md ## What is Buddhadharma? Buddhadharma is the one journal for serious practitioners of all Buddhist schools. It’s where you can deepen your practice, expand your knowledge of Buddhism, learn from other traditions, and connect with fellow practitioners to address all the important issues facing Buddhism today. Buddhadharma Pricing: • Subscription 6 Month - USD 12.99* • Subscription 1 Year - USD 23.99* * For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply. Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website. Additional Subscription Information: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy - https://bit.ly/2J5Ujfh Terms of Use - https://bit.ly/2J1YZqL • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. ## Key features - Deepen Buddhist practice - Expand knowledge of Buddhism - Learn from diverse traditions - Connect with fellow practitioners - Discuss Buddhist issues ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Buddhadharma Journal | $23.99 | per year | | Buddhadharma Journal | $1.99 | per 3 months | | 6 Months Subscription | $12.99 | per 6 months | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Spring 2012 issue | $2.99 | one-time | | Summer 2012 issue | $2.99 | one-time | | Fall 2012 | $2.99 | one-time | | Winter 2012 | $2.99 | one-time | | Spring 2013 | $2.99 | one-time | | Summer 2013 | $2.99 | one-time | | Autumn 2013 | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddhadharma/id444944083/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Portable Private Readings *2018-12-26, version 12.5* I love reading Buddhadharma on my tablet, because it gives me peace. I am living in a Christian based halfway house. Getting printed Buddhist material here would become suspect. This allows me to gain peace that is portable whether it’s on the bus, at bedtime, or as a meditative component; and can be strong addendum to Abrahamic studies. The writing is lucid, contemplative and inclusive. ### 1/5 — Previous (2017) purchases are gone with update. *2018-03-30, version 10.0* The app updated a few months ago and I am no longer able to retrieve any of my previous purchases from 2017 or earlier. I contacted the developer and did all the recommended procedures and they basically said “oh well, contact the publisher.” I have all my Apple receipts, but I’m not sure how this will help. Lion’s Roar Foundation should be aware they have a developer who may be ‘nonattached’ to their responsibility to resolve technical issues : ) It’s a good magazine, but be aware if you don’t read them promptly, you may lose them, permanently, unless impermanence means I might get them back someday... ### 2/5 — Past purchases are gone *2018-02-14, version 10.0* While I understand the concept of impermanence, I would still like the issue I bought back in 2014 to be available. Only goes back to 2015. ### 5/5 — Great app with lots of great content! *2016-09-22, version 4.9.92* This app provides lots of great content that helps you maintain and think about your practice in your daily life. ### 2/5 — Won't download on new iPad *2015-04-18, version 4.9.54* Trying to add magazine to a new iPad and all I get is "fetching data"...... For half an hour??? I've had no other troubles before. Was there an update? Maybe there should be. When I can read it Buddahdharma Journal is wonderful! Please fix asap. ### 4/5 — Love it, but... *2014-12-25, version 4.9.54* I adore this magazine. Great articles that really help me stay on my path. However, I would like to see highlighting capability and the ability to snip and share parts of articles like Mother Earth News. ### 5/5 — Excellent overall *2013-12-07, version 4.9.26* The magazine I have loved for a long time. A while back I had the same issues as others, but that has been fixed. So delightful to read on the iPad rather than carry a paper magazine around. Nicely done. ### 1/5 — Doesn't download *2013-09-05, version 4.9.26* I have been downloading the same issue for a month. I have 40 pages and the rest are still downloading. ### 3/5 — This one takes patience *2013-01-04, version 4.1.7* I was ready to give this one star and walk away -- maybe even try to nag the seller into giving me a refund for this and Shambhala Sun. But instead, I spent five or six hours over two days installing and deleting the app...and then waiting. Last night, the app sat on the splash screen for darn near 20 minutes, and then it worked. And now I love it. Once Buddhadharma was installed, then Shambhala Sun installed as well (after a 10 minute wait at the splash screen). Perhaps it's appropriate, given the magazine, but patience was key to getting it to work. That doesn't say much for the platform...would give it five stars if it wouldn't have taken so many hours to get it to work (on a brand new, WiFi-connected iPad mini w/ a verified working 20Mbps connection). ### 4/5 — Crashing issue fixed *2012-11-23, version 4.1.7* Following up with my previous 2 star review to acknowledge that the issue has been fixed and the app now works as promised. 4 stars. I can now see the magazine issues I have purchased and the page turning animations makes you feel like you are reading the actual magazine. ## Frequently asked questions about Buddhadharma ### What is Buddhadharma? Buddhadharma is a journal designed for serious practitioners of all Buddhist schools. It aims to help users deepen their spiritual practice, expand their knowledge of Buddhist teachings, and connect with a community of like-minded individuals to discuss important issues facing Buddhism today. ### What are the subscription options and pricing? The app offers subscription options for 6 months at USD 12.99 and 1 year at USD 23.99. Equivalent currency charges will apply for non-US app stores. Please note that app subscriptions do not grant access to subscription-only content on the website. ### How does the subscription renewal work? Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of renewal will be identified. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. ### Can I cancel my subscription? Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. However, you can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. ### Is this app available on Android? The provided description does not specify compatibility with Android devices. It mentions payment being charged to iTunes Account, suggesting it is primarily available on iOS platforms. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 21.0 — 2023-05-30 This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements. ### 20.0 — 2021-01-22 This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements. ### 19.0 — 2020-06-26 This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements ### 14.0 — 2019-04-18 This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements ### 12.6 — 2019-01-09 This release includes bug fixes and general stability improvements ## Apps similar to Buddhadharma | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Writer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-writer/id694570978) | 3.7 (27) | Free | Magazines & Newspapers | | [NLP Magazine: Align Yourself](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nlp-magazine-align-yourself/id542915990) | 3.8 (11) | Free | Magazines & Newspapers | | [SGI-USA Publications](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sgi-usa-publications/id1597978753) | 4.9 (1,817) | Free | Magazines & Newspapers | | [VolksWorld](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volksworld/id1089563477) | 4.8 (5) | Free | Magazines & Newspapers | | [The Philosophers' Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-philosophers-magazine/id953951146) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Magazines & Newspapers | | [The Poetry Review](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-poetry-review/id1052243338) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Magazines & Newspapers | ## More apps by Lion's Roar Foundation - [Lion's Roar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lions-roar/id950297065) All apps by Lion's Roar Foundation: https://appshunter.io/developer/950297064 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*