# Oriens: Tao Chinese Philosophy — Sun Tzu · Confucius · Stoic

> Sun Tzu · Confucius · Stoic (iPhone/iPad app by 强 李.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oriens-tao-chinese-philosophy/id6785901491 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [强 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785760777)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 106 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oriens-tao-chinese-philosophy/id6785901491/reviews.md

## What is Oriens?

Ancient wisdom for modern life.

Oriens is a beautifully illustrated wisdom app inspired by the Tao Te Ching, Zhuangzi, The Analects of Confucius, The Art of War by Sun Tzu, Stoicism, and other timeless traditions.

Discover one carefully selected wisdom card each day. Explore ancient ideas through original artwork, thoughtful interpretation, and guided reflection designed for modern life.

No endless feeds.
No pressure to keep scrolling.

Just one card, one idea, and a quiet moment to reflect.

WHY ORIENS

• Discover carefully curated wisdom cards from Eastern philosophy and Stoic traditions
• Explore Taoism, Confucianism, Sun Tzu, and classical Chinese philosophy
• Experience original illustrations created for each timeless idea
• Reflect through meaningful prompts connected to everyday life
• Save insights and build your personal Journey over time
• Read thoughtfully translated bilingual wisdom cards
• Access downloaded content offline

EXPLORE TIMELESS COLLECTIONS

Tao Te Ching

Discover Laozi’s teachings on the Tao, simplicity, harmony, humility, and effortless action.

Zhuangzi

Explore stories and ideas about freedom, transformation, perspective, and seeing beyond ordinary limits.

The Analects of Confucius

Reflect on learning, character, relationships, and the lifelong practice of becoming a better person.

The Art of War

Discover Sun Tzu’s timeless strategies on leadership, decision-making, preparation, and understanding conflict beyond the battlefield.

Stoicism

Learn practical wisdom from Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca to cultivate resilience, clarity, and inner strength.

24 Solar Terms

Experience traditional Chinese culture through seasonal wisdom, nature, and the rhythm of life.

BUILD YOUR PERSONAL JOURNEY

Reading is only the beginning.

Pause with an idea.
Write what it means to you.
Save the thoughts that matter.

Over time, your Journey becomes a personal collection of reflections and insights that shape the way you see the world.

A QUIETER DAILY PRACTICE

Oriens is designed for anyone interested in philosophy, mindfulness, personal growth, meditation, reflection, and a calmer way of living.

There are no courses to complete.
No streak pressure.
No endless stream of content.

Open Oriens whenever you need a moment of clarity and stillness.

MORE WISDOM COLLECTIONS COMING

Future collections will explore:

• I Ching
• Chinese mythology
• Zen masters
• More Eastern and Western philosophical traditions

One card.

One quiet moment.

Every day.


SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Payment will be charged to your Apple ID when you confirm your purchase.

Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.

You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account Settings.

Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Privacy Policy:
https://oriens.top/privacy


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-08-29

We’ve refined the Oriens experience with bug fixes, updated cards across selected collections, and thoughtful improvements throughout the app.  
Thank you for taking a quiet moment with us each day.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-26

What's New

A new chapter of wisdom has arrived.

• Added The Art of War by Sun Tzu — explore strategy, leadership, and timeless lessons from one of history’s greatest works.

• Improved stability and fixed minor issues.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-08

What’s New in 1.0.5
Meet Oriens Quiz — a thoughtful way to explore Eastern wisdom and discover the ideas that resonate with you.
New Quiz experience with personalized wisdom results
Refined onboarding and first-time guidance
Improved Today ritual and Reflection writing experience
Journey now grows through milestones, personal threads, and returning moments
Create and share beautifully composed wisdom and personal-moment cards
Improved keyboard handling, accessibility, dark-mode visuals, and navigation
Various stability and polish improvements
Take a quiet moment, explore what speaks to you, and keep what stays with you.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-07-28

This update brings one of the foundations of Eastern thought to Oriens.

The Analects of Confucius is now available as a new collection, with 46 beautifully illustrated cards to explore timeless ideas about learning, humility, friendship, and living with integrity.

We've also fixed a handful of UI issues and polished small details throughout the app to make everything feel a little smoother.

Thank you for reading, reflecting, and growing with us.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-22

No release notes.

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