Best Modern Buddhism Apps

Joy of Living

with Mingyur Rinpoche

Free

Discover genuine happiness through timeless Buddhist wisdom made practical for daily life, learning to find peace and joy by recognizing the natural awareness that's always been with you. Learn, practice, and apply ancient wisdom to transform everyday moments into doorways to freedom and authentic happiness, starting your journey to a more joyful life today.

Om Mani – Global Buddhism

Buddha, Meditation, Calendar

Free

This free Buddhist app offers a comprehensive platform for mindfulness and inner peace, providing access to scriptures, meditation tools, and a Buddhist calendar, all in a user-friendly and ad-free environment. Download the app to cultivate compassion, wisdom, and a consistent mindfulness practice, and start experiencing peace and meaning in your daily life.

SGI-USA Publications

World Tribune Living Buddhism

Free

Discover a hub of Buddhist wisdom and community engagement through our app which offers access to the latest news, podcasts, and audio-enabled articles for a well-rounded spiritual experience. Join us on the path to enlightenment today!

Learn Buddhism

Explore Buddhist Teachings.

Free

Explore Buddhist teachings and meditations from world-renowned masters and authors, with access to over 60,000 teachings in 68 languages and 21 formats. Start your learning journey now and discover the wisdom of Lord Buddha and the Buddhist community.

Buddhism by Master Hsuan Hua

Original talks in California

Free

Learn meditation, read original translations of sutras with commentary, and reflect on dharma talks from a renowned Buddhist master. Through this application, you can study the teachings of Buddhism and work towards becoming a better person, a Bodhisattva, or even a Buddha by following the path of the Teachings of living beings, the Mind, and People.

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Daily Buddhist Inspirations!

Free

A meditation app designed to help users de-stress and find inner calm through guided meditation sessions, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices. Start your journey to a peaceful mind today.

Access to Insight

Readings in Theravada Buddhism

Free

Explore a vast library of Theravada Buddhism texts and teachings, including over 1,000 suttas and essays by renowned scholars, all available offline. Enjoy features like bookmarks, search, and audio readings without needing network access. Dive deep into the teachings of Buddhism for personal growth or academic study.

SGI-USA

by Soka Gakkai International - USA

Free

This app supports daily practice of SGI Nichiren Buddhism with features like a chanting calculator to set and track chanting targets, an audio guide for recitations, goal setting, facility locator, and access to the World Tribune website. Enhance your practice and stay connected with these essential tools.

OmAhHum - Global Buddhism

Buddha, Sutra, Mantra, Thangka

Free

This application helps Buddhist practitioners learn and practice Dharma with a comprehensive library of mantras, instructional videos, and tools to track personal progress. It also enables users to connect with others for group practices, create classes, and participate in a community forum to discuss Buddhist teachings and events.

Open: Breathwork + Meditation

A Mindfulness Studio

Free

Discover a mindfulness studio that offers breathwork meditation for personal growth and deeper understanding. Immerse yourself in the beauty of mindfulness and connection with Open.

Buddhism and Mindfulness Meditation

by Pixel Perfex Co., Ltd.

Free

This application offers a comprehensive guide to Buddhism and mindfulness meditation, featuring a 120-page e-book with CG illustrations and an 80-minute animation with English narration. Download the app to explore the Buddhist way to peace of mind and start your mindfulness journey.

ChantBuddy - Daimoku Tracking

by OriCo

Free

Track and motivate your daimoku chanting practice with this app that turns your iOS device into a helpful companion. Connect with a community for support and encouragement. Download for free, with optional in-app upgrades for a richer experience.

Buddhism News & Buddha Radio - Buddhist Updates

by Juicestand Inc

Free

Stay updated with the latest Buddhism news and enjoy Buddhist music radio at your fingertips, with features like notifications, streaming radio, and informative videos. Upgrade to a premium experience ad-free and with additional news sections covering global Buddhist news.