# Modern Buddhism — Guided meditations

> Free guided meditations, podcasts, and eBooks for accessible mindfulness and Buddhist wisdom. (iPhone/iPad app by New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-buddhism/id6751805356 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761624911)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 131 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-buddhism/id6751805356/reviews.md

## What is Modern Buddhism?

Modern Buddhism makes meditation simple and accessible for everyone. Enjoy free guided meditations, inspiring podcasts, and complete eBooks — whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner. You can download and listen or read offline.

Features:

Guided Meditations
- Simple breathing meditations, guided by qualified teachers.
- Practices to make the mind calm, peaceful, and positive.
- Step-by-step instructions to improve focus and concentration.
- New meditations added regularly.

Wisdom Podcasts
- Short “Wisdom Pods” with practical advice for daily life from experienced Buddhist teachers with the Living Clarity Podcast series.
- Inspiring conversations about applying wisdom and meditation to daily life with the Modern Buddhism Podcast series.
- Topics include happiness, compassion, confidence, patience.
- New podcasts added regularly.

Free eBooks
- Download the complete eBooks of How to Transform Your Life and Modern Buddhism.
- Learn meditation, Buddhism, and self-help at your own pace.
- Keep timeless wisdom at your fingertips.

Global Community
- Connect with thousands of Kadampa Buddhist practitioners worldwide.
- Learn meditation locally and meet like-minded people.
- Find your nearest Kadampa meditation center through the app, with over a thousand available worldwide.

100% Free
- No subscriptions or hidden fees.
- No ads.
- All meditations, podcasts, and eBooks are free to use.
- Our mission: to make meditation accessible to everyone.

Benefits
- Reduce stress and improve focus.
- Develop resilience and inner peace.
- Gain practical wisdom for modern-day challenges.
- Join a worldwide community of meditators.

## Key features

- Guided meditations for calm and focus
- Wisdom podcasts with practical advice
- Free eBooks on meditation and Buddhism
- Connect with global Buddhist community
- Offline access to content
- Find local meditation centers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-buddhism/id6751805356/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Application géniale

*2026-08-04*

Enfin une application qui nous guide et remplie de bienveillance ! Très complète (livres, postcart, séances de meditation guidée sur plusieurs sujets …) je recommande !merci encore à toute l’équipe kadampa

### 5/5 — Belle surprise !

*2026-08-04*

Application géniale, très belle et facile à utiliser ! Les méditations guidées sont agréables, utiles et très simples à suivre. J’ai hâte de découvrir tout le contenu des podcasts !

### 5/5 — Super appli

*2026-08-04*

Incroyable application, très complète avec des podcast et des meme des livres ebook gratuits. Merci bcp !

### 5/5 — Première approche

*2026-08-02*

J’ai deja eu la chance de participer aux meditations de kadampa au sein des temples mais c’etait difficile de reproduire la meme sensation de paix sans etre physiquement sur place 

Avec cette appli jai tout de suite ressenti les bienfait de la meditation 
Rien quavec la meditation simple sur la respiration de 5 minutes 

Lappli est claire simple et epurée 

MERCI pour toutes le personnes qui bénéficieront des bienfait de vos meditations 

🌠🫶🏻

### 5/5 — Useful app

*2026-05-03*

Like this app, it’s useful, love the podcasts, I like to have free meditations in my pocket, and the free ebooks are really helpful too.  And it’s beautiful!

### 5/5 — Easy to use & takes you deep

*2026-04-27, version 1.1.1*

This app has so many different layers simple guided mediations to destress and more in depth ones to change your experience of life. 
Access to podcasts and free books as well. It's a great resource.

### 5/5 — Great app for those experienced or new to meditation

*2026-01-25, version 1.0.9*

I’ve been using this meditation app regularly and it’s made a noticeable difference to my day-to-day mindset. The sessions are easy to follow, well-paced, and genuinely calming without feeling forced or repetitive. I really like how there are options for different moods and time lengths, which makes it easy to fit into a busy schedule. The app feels thoughtfully designed and helps me reset, focus, and unwind. Definitely worth using if you’re looking to improve your mental wellbeing.

### 5/5 — A profoundly wonderful app

*2025-12-22*

Start to finish this app is a fantastic gift to oneself, as well as humanity.

From a technical perspective:
• extremely user friendly
• operates very smoothly
• no bugs or glitches
• very calming color scheme and layout

From a content perspective:
• vast collection of meditations and teachings
• soothing voices in guided meditations
• profound, yet easy to understand teachings

May you find peace, wisdom, and harmony 🙏

### 5/5 — It’s on my homescreen

*2025-12-16, version 1.0.8*

I’m trying to use my phone differently and this app is really helping me - there’s so much content in here to use to quieten and calm my mind and to read wisdom before bed. I’m highly recommending it to other people.

### 5/5 — THIS IS AN AMAZING RESROURCE

*2025-12-08*

This is a very well designed app for anyone looking for an easy way to meditate throughout the day. It’s super clean, quick, and VERY easy to use. Best of all, it’s Free!! I highly recommend this very practical and useful tool :)

## Frequently asked questions about Modern Buddhism

### What does the Modern Buddhism app do?

The app provides free guided meditations, inspiring podcasts, and complete eBooks to help users learn and practice meditation. It aims to make meditation simple and accessible for everyone, whether they are beginners or experienced practitioners.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include guided meditations led by qualified teachers, short podcasts offering practical advice for daily life, and free downloadable eBooks on meditation and Buddhist philosophy. It also facilitates connecting with a global community and finding local meditation centers.

### Is the Modern Buddhism app free to use?

Yes, the app is 100% free. There are no subscriptions, hidden fees, or advertisements. All meditations, podcasts, and eBooks are available for free use as part of the mission to make meditation accessible to everyone.

### Can I use the app's content offline?

Yes, you can download and listen to meditations and podcasts, or read eBooks offline. This allows you to access the app's resources at any time and in any location, without needing an internet connection.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is designed for anyone interested in meditation, from beginners to experienced practitioners. It's for individuals looking to reduce stress, improve focus, develop resilience, gain practical wisdom, and connect with a like-minded community.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2026-08-03

Now available in multiple languages: Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese!

### 1.3.1 — 2026-08-01

Now available in multiple languages: Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese!

### 1.2.0 — 2026-06-06

- A custom in-app reader, for users to read the free e-books inside the app, highlight and share quotes, add bookmarks and make notes
- Improved accessibility
- Some initial translation work

### 1.1.1 — 2026-03-13

New download management screen, sequential meditation reminder cycles

### 1.0.9 — 2025-12-31

We’ve made improvements to the app’s push notifications and scheduling features, along with enhanced analytics and tracking tools to help us better understand and support your experience.

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