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Great option if you are a beginner or advance sitter with the guidance of a real Zen teacher, Rev. Sozan.
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This app provides a guided meditation experience for zazen practice. It offers customizable session lengths, bell cues, and walking meditation options. Users can track their progress, learn techniques from a Zen teacher, and interact with a community.
✓Customizable meditation timers
✓Guided zazen and kinhin (walking meditation)
✓Real-time group sitting count
✓Practice progress tracking
✓Learn zazen techniques
✓Ask the teacher meditation questions
✓Community Q&A
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What's New in ZazenApp by Rev. Sozan
1.0.1
November 3, 2026
The closing bell now rings in full even if the phone locks at the end of the sitting. Small improvements.
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What is ZazenApp?
ZazenApp is a meditation companion designed for zazen practice, guided by Zen Teacher Rev. Sozan. It offers timed sessions, guided kinhin, and features to track your progress and connect with other practitioners.
How long can I meditate with ZazenApp?
You can choose your meditation time from 5 to 40 minutes. The app uses three bells to signal the start and end of your sitting period.
Does ZazenApp offer walking meditation?
Yes, ZazenApp includes kinhin, which is walking meditation, as an option between sitting periods. You can also opt for vibration cues instead of bells.
Can I track my meditation progress with ZazenApp?
Absolutely. ZazenApp allows you to follow your practice by tracking hours, consecutive days, and your progress over the last weeks and months.
Is ZazenApp free to use?
Yes, ZazenApp is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.
Can I ask questions about meditation with ZazenApp?
Yes, ZazenApp offers a unique feature where you can send your meditation questions directly to Rev. Sozan. You can also read answers from other practitioners.
What devices does ZazenApp support?
Currently, ZazenApp is supported on iPhone devices.
How often is ZazenApp updated?
ZazenApp was last updated on November 3, 2026, with version 1.0.1. Future updates will aim to enhance the user experience and add new features.