# Lotus Chant: Gongyo & Daimoku — Nichiren Timer & Liturgy

> Buddhist chanting and Gongyo timer for daily Nichiren practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Reinier Hernandez.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lotus-chant-gongyo-and-daimoku/id6759844074 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Reinier Hernandez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772482097)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 101 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lotus-chant-gongyo-and-daimoku/id6759844074/reviews.md

## What is Lotus Chant?

Practice Gongyo and Daimoku with a calm timer, clear liturgy, and daily practice tracking.

Lotus Chant is a simple companion for your Nichiren Buddhist practice. Chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, follow the Gongyo liturgy, and stay focused with a clean, calm, distraction-free experience.

Whether you chant for a few minutes or complete an extended Daimoku session, Lotus Chant helps you maintain rhythm, consistency, and presence.

Key features
• Daimoku Timer: Choose a duration and chant without watching the clock. A gentle gong marks the end of your session.
• Stopwatch Mode: Practice without a fixed time limit and save your session when you finish.
• Daimoku Counter: Track an estimated count of your practice and adjust the pace to match your chanting style.
• Gongyo Liturgy: Follow the text clearly during morning and evening practice.
• Pronunciation and Audio: Use Tap to Hear to listen to Gongyo lines and practice pronunciation at your own pace.
• Practice History: Review your sessions, total chant time, Daimoku counts, and progress with simple charts.
• Daily Reminders: Set reminders to support your morning and evening routine.
• Minimal Experience: No noise, no distractions. Just the essential tools for your daily practice.

Why Lotus Chant?

Many people practice every day but need a simple, respectful, and focused tool. Lotus Chant brings together the essentials:
• Daimoku timer
• Gongyo liturgy
• End-of-session gong
• Practice counter and history
• Calm, easy-to-use interface

For practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, the Daimoku, is a central practice of Nichiren Buddhism. Lotus Chant is designed to support that daily practice with calm, clarity, and respect.

Lotus Chant helps you sustain your daily rhythm, one session at a time.

Terms of Use (EULA):
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Privacy Policy:
https://lotuschant.app/privacy

## Key features

- Daimoku chanting timer
- Gongyo liturgy text
- Distraction-free interface
- End-of-session bell
- Built for daily practice

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lotus+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Lotus+ Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lotus+ Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Lotus Chant

### What is Lotus Chant used for?

Lotus Chant is designed to support daily Nichiren Buddhist practice by providing a focused timer for Daimoku chanting and the text for Gongyo liturgy. It aims to help users maintain rhythm and consistency in their practice.

### Is Lotus Chant free to use?

Yes, Lotus Chant is available for free. It does not have any associated costs for downloading or using its core features.

### Does Lotus Chant have ads?

No, Lotus Chant is ad-free. The app is designed to provide a distraction-free experience for users during their practice.

### What devices does Lotus Chant support?

Lotus Chant is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for use on Apple's mobile platforms.

### How often is Lotus Chant updated?

The latest version of Lotus Chant is 1.1.0, which was last updated on May 23, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

### What is the age rating for Lotus Chant?

Lotus Chant has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered appropriate for users aged four and older.

### Can I use Lotus Chant offline?

The description does not explicitly state offline functionality, but the core features like the timer and liturgy are likely to function without an internet connection once the app is downloaded.

### What makes Lotus Chant different from other meditation apps?

Lotus Chant is specifically tailored for Nichiren Buddhist practice, offering the Gongyo liturgy and a Daimoku timer. Its focus is on supporting this particular tradition rather than general meditation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-08-20

Explore Lotus Plus before subscribing with new previews for Practice History, Tap to Hear, playback speeds, and premium gong sounds. This update also improves chanting session reliability and adds general polish throughout the app.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-07-02

Lotus Plus:
- premium gong sounds,
- a daimoku counter,
- practice history. 

This update also adds tap-to-hear Gongyo pronunciation, web links, Toward 2030 phrase sharing, plus audio, performance, and stability improvements.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-23

- Added Practice History with session tracking, total chant time, daimoku counts, and progress charts.
- Added a daimoku counter with optional chanting audio and adjustable speed.
- Added Tap to Hear for Gongyo pronunciation support.
- Added Lotus + with premium gong sounds, learning-speed controls, practice history, and subscription management.
- Added a gong sound selector with downloadable premium sounds.
- Improved Gongyo playback with mute support, smoother controls, and saved playback speed.
- Improved app performance with faster audio readiness and smoother animations.
- Fixed several issues around subscriptions, audio playback, layout stability, navigation, and theme transitions.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-04-07

- New stopwatch mode for open-ended chanting
- Animated welcome onboarding experience
- Glossary and pronunciation guide
- Separate morning and evening reminders
- Gongyo format info button
- Faster startup and smoother animations
- Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 1.0.1 — 2026-03-13

• Added onboarding flow for new users
• Improved performance and stability
• Minor bug fixes

## More apps by Reinier Hernandez

- [Suri App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suri-app/id6736572891)

All apps by Reinier Hernandez: https://appshunter.io/developer/1772482097

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[lotus sutra](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lotus-sutra) · [daimoku counter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/daimoku-counter) · [daimoku](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/daimoku)

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