# Rigpa - Zen Mind & Recovery — Your offline peace sanctuary

> Your offline peace sanctuary (iPhone/iPad app by CHANG HAO LI.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rigpa-zen-mind-and-recovery/id6763850672 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CHANG HAO LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882627276)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 68 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-29
- Data updated: 2026-09-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rigpa-zen-mind-and-recovery/id6763850672/reviews.md

## What is Rigpa?

Storms may bend the bamboo—they cannot uproot it.

Rigpa is a serene Zen sanctuary designed to help you maintain purity, overcome urges, and restore deep inner confidence. We move away from guilt-tripping counters, offering a beautiful space anchored in mindful practice.

【Core Features】

Private Companion Dojos: Practice silently alongside your trusted friends in a highly private environment. Send SOS, Mokugyo, or Bell shimmers to feel the warmth of "I am with you" without needing a single word.
Path of the Bamboo (Visual Growth): Your streaks are no longer just numbers. Watch your personal bamboo grove grow taller and more vibrant with every passing day of purity.
Emergency Breath Recovery (SOS): When urges strike, embark on a 2-minute mindful breathing circle to calm the storm within.
Silence reigns, and the true heart arises. Join Rigpa today. Nurture your inner peace, reclaim your confidence, and return your life to its beautiful, natural track.

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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rigpa Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Rigpa Pro Yearly | $14.90 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rigpa Pro Lifetime | $29.00 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2026-09-13

【Major Update: Life Zen & Zen AI Guardian Dojo】

1. Life Zen Sanctuary:
   - Easily toggle between "Mindful Journaling" and "Life Zen Practices".
   - 9 curated mindful guides: Situational First-Aid (handling anger and remorse), Daily Life Zen (Dishwashing Zen, Walking Zen, Tea Zen), and Sutra Dual-Readings (Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, Platform Sutra with modern life interpretations alongside original verses).

2. Daily Micro-Practice:
   - Start your morning with an inspiring daily micro-task right after ringing the morning bell. Track your completion directly on the home screen with satisfying haptic feedback.

3. Zen AI Guardian Dojo:
   - 100% private, local-first sanctuary free from social pressure.
   - You are centered and flanked by two lifelong practitioners: "Practitioner Guan-Xin" (deep calm) and "Practitioner Ci-Zhao" (compassion).
   - Exchange mindful bell, mokugyo, and prayer echoes in real time.

4. Prayer Tree Hole & Rejoice:
   - Safely express your honest regrets, intentions, or prayers.
   - Receive gentle companion blessings and practice " Rejoice" merits together.

5. Gentle Merit Sponsorship:
   - Replaced commercial paywalls with traditional Buddhist voluntary sponsorship to sustain our peaceful space.

### 2.0 — 2026-07-16

Private Dojos: Walking the path alone is hard. Generate a 6-digit invite code and form a private Triad Dojo with your friends for mutual support and accountability.
Path of the Bamboo: Your daily Morning/Evening check-ins now physically grow a bamboo plant on your home screen. Visualize your streak and progress in a beautiful, Zen-inspired way.
Premium Haptic Polish: We've refined the entire UI/UX, adding deep haptic feedback to every interaction to make your mindful journey more immersive than ever.

### 1.2 — 2026-05-25

What's New in v1.2
New "Zen Instruments": Electronic Mokugyo and Singing Bowl are now live. Experience realistic vibrational resonance that instantly clears the mind.
Upgraded Aware Button: Tapping the heart now opens "Awakening Choices" for instant access to breathing, instruments, and journaling.
Dojo Matchmaking Guidance: No more empty waiting! Switch to local "Practice Echoes" with a single tap during cloud dojo formation.
Deep Zen AI Whispers: Totally redesigned AI insights for "Temptation," offering profound wisdom to help you transcend urges.
Free Journal History: Access your entire local journaling history for free to reflect on your path of growth.

### 1.1 — 2026-05-11

What’s New

Guardian Pod: member seats and streak labels now follow your app language for a consistent experience.
Refinements to the Pod screen layout and clarity.
Stability improvements and minor fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-04-30

No release notes.

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