Nekhor App vs Dechen Study

Nekhor—“pilgrimage” in Tibetan, or literally “circling the sacred”—is dedicated to connecting practitioners, pilgrims, and curious travelers with the sacred sites where awakened Buddhist masters lived, practiced, taught, and where they benefited countless beings. An initiative of Samye Translations and part of the Samye Mandala, Nekhor is built upon more than a decade of research and study of Buddhist sacred sites. Through the app, we are delighted to share this growing treasury of knowledge, making the sacred geography of Buddhism more accessible than ever before. Beginning with Buddha Shakyamuni, the source of all Buddhist traditions, and Guru Padmasambhava, one of the most influential figures in Tibetan Buddhism, Nekhor invites you to explore the landscapes that shaped the Dharma and continue to inspire practitioners today. With the Nekhor app, you can: • Discover significant Buddhist pilgrimage sites
 • Explore detailed historical, cultural, and spiritual information
 • Navigate to exact locations associated with the Buddha, Guru Padmasambhava, and other great masters
 • Learn about sacred places of meditation, teachings, miracles, and realization
 • Deepen your understanding of Buddhist heritage through carefully researched content Designed to support both pilgrimage and study, Nekhor combines authentic research, location-based guidance, and rich storytelling to help you connect with the places that have shaped Buddhist history and practice. Our vision is to create an ever-expanding repository of sacred sites connected to the buddhas, bodhisattvas, and awakened masters whose lives and teachings continue to inspire the world. As our research grows, so too will Nekhor, becoming an increasingly comprehensive resource for discovering and exploring Buddhist sacred sites around the globe. Whether you are planning a pilgrimage, studying Buddhist history, or seeking inspiration on the path, Nekhor brings the sacred journey to your fingertips. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Dechen Study is a companion app for studying classical Buddhist texts — designed for practitioners who want to go deeper into the root texts and their commentaries. Study texts such as: Bodhicaryavatara by Śāntideva — structured according to the commentary by Sonam Tsemo The King of Aspiration Prayers by Samantabhadra — mapped to the commentary by Drakpa Gyaltsen Friendly Letter (Suhrillekha) by Nāgārjuna — presented through the hierarchy of The Telescope of Wisdom by Karma Thinley Rinpoche Lamp of the Path to Enlightenment by Atiśa — with beginner and advanced quizzes, mapped to the commentary by Jamgon Kongtrul Study Modes: Daily Verses — Receive a new section of the text each day with a reminder notification. Work through the text gradually, at a pace that fits your life. Read — Browse the full root text in a structured, hierarchical format that reflects the outline of each commentary. Navigate by chapter, section, and subsection with breadcrumb guidance. Overview — See the complete structural outline of a text at a glance. Understand how the teachings are organised before diving into the detail. Quiz — Test your knowledge of the root verses. Choose beginner or advanced difficulty and see how well you know the text. Guess the Chapter — A verse is shown — can you identify which chapter or section it belongs to? A challenging exercise for serious students. Built for Serious Study Dechen Study is not a guided meditation app. It is a reading and memorisation tool for students who are working with classical Tibetan Buddhist literature in English translation. The texts are presented cleanly, without distraction, in a format that supports sustained engagement. Developed by the Dechen Foundation — a charitable organisation supporting the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism.