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Version
1.1.0
Size
65.56 Mb
Updated
1 month ago
Released
24 Feb 2026
Description
Explore timeless Buddhist stories — Jataka Tales, Zen Koans, and Dhammapada wisdom — brought to life with an AI Buddhist guide that reflects with you on each teaching.
Not just a reading app. After each story, engage in a genuine AI conversation rooted in Buddhist wisdom — ask questions, explore the koan, understand the dharma behind the parable.
Curated stories. Zero fluff. A contemplative experience built for daily practice.
BEAUTIFUL READING EXPERIENCE
Clean, distraction-free reader designed for contemplation
Listen with text-to-speech in your preferred voice and speed
Track your progress across all stories
Bookmark favorites for easy return
Light and dark modes for day or night reading
REFLECT WITH AI
After listening to each story, unlock deeper understanding through AI-guided reflection. Ask questions like:
"What does this story mean for my situation at work?"
"How do I practice this teaching when I'm angry?"
"What Buddhist concept is this illustrating?"
Your AI companion draws from Buddhist wisdom to offer thoughtful, personalized responses — like having a conversation with a patient teacher who meets you exactly where you are.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Anyone curious about Buddhist philosophy without religious commitment
Meditation practitioners seeking teaching stories
Readers who love wisdom literature and moral tales
People navigating stress, difficult emotions, or life transitions
Those who want more than quotes — real stories with depth
FEATURES
10 stories completely free
Full library with Monk's Wisdom upgrade
AI reflection powered by advanced language models
Offline reading for stories you've unlocked
Daily story reminders to build a wisdom habit
No ads, no subscriptions — one-time purchase option
THE STORIES
Each tale is carefully selected and adapted for modern readers:
Jataka Tales — The Buddha's past-life stories, teaching compassion, patience, and wisdom through memorable animal fables and moral adventures
Zen Koans — Paradoxical teaching stories that crack open the mind and point beyond ordinary thinking
Dhammapada Stories — The context behind Buddha's most profound verses, revealing timeless truths about suffering, happiness, and liberation
NOT ANOTHER MEDITATION TIMER
Most mindfulness apps offer guided breathing. Zen Tales offers something different: stories that stay with you. Tales you'll remember when you need them. Wisdom that unfolds over days and weeks of reflection.
START FREE
Read 10 complete stories and experience the reading interface — no payment required. When you're ready to go deeper, unlock the full library plus AI reflection with a single purchase. No subscription. No hidden fees.
Stories adapted from public domain translations:
Jataka Tales (Cambridge University Press, 1895-1907)
Zen Koans (traditional collections)
Dhammapada with Buddhaghosa commentary
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Availability
Devices
iPhone5s
iPadAir
iPadAirCellular
iPadMiniRetina
iPadMiniRetinaCellular
iPhone6
iPhone6Plus
iPadAir2
iPadAir2Cellular
iPadMini3
iPadMini3Cellular
iPodTouchSixthGen
iPhone6s
iPhone6sPlus
iPadMini4
iPadMini4Cellular
iPadPro
iPadProCellular
iPadPro97
iPadPro97Cellular
iPhoneSE
iPhone7
iPhone7Plus
iPad611
iPad612
iPad71
iPad72
iPad73
iPad74
iPhone8
iPhone8Plus
iPhoneX
iPad75
iPad76
iPhoneXS
iPhoneXSMax
iPhoneXR
iPad812
iPad834
iPad856
iPad878
iPadMini5
iPadMini5Cellular
iPadAir3
iPadAir3Cellular
iPodTouchSeventhGen
iPhone11
iPhone11Pro
iPadSeventhGen
iPadSeventhGenCellular
iPhone11ProMax
iPhoneSESecondGen
iPadProSecondGen
iPadProSecondGenCellular
iPadProFourthGen
iPadProFourthGenCellular
iPhone12Mini
iPhone12
iPhone12Pro
iPhone12ProMax
iPadAir4
iPadAir4Cellular
iPadEighthGen
iPadEighthGenCellular
iPadProThirdGen
iPadProThirdGenCellular
iPadProFifthGen
iPadProFifthGenCellular
iPhone13Pro
iPhone13ProMax
iPhone13Mini
iPhone13
iPadMiniSixthGen
iPadMiniSixthGenCellular
iPadNinthGen
iPadNinthGenCellular
iPhoneSEThirdGen
iPadAirFifthGen
iPadAirFifthGenCellular
iPhone14
iPhone14Plus
iPhone14Pro
iPhone14ProMax
iPadTenthGen
iPadTenthGenCellular
iPadPro11FourthGen
iPadPro11FourthGenCellular
iPadProSixthGen
iPadProSixthGenCellular
Pricing by country
| Country | Price |
|---|---|
| Canada | free |
| China | free |
| France | free |
| Germany | free |
| Italy | free |
| Netherlands | free |
| Portugal | free |
| Spain | free |
| UK | free |
| India | free |
| Japan | free |
| Korea, Republic Of | free |
| Poland | free |
| Russia | free |
| Turkey | free |
| USA | free |
| Ukraine | free |
