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BuddhaUR: Buddhist Meditation
Suttas, Lessons & AI Teacher
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What’s New Version 2.8.3
A new home-screen space asks "What's sitting heavy today?" — bring what's on your mind and get a teaching from the suttas that meets it. Also: lesson cards you can save or send, small try-it-now practice moments, a smoother keyboard, and a steadier end-of-teaching screen. May it serve your practice.
Description
BuddhaUR is your personal Buddhist teacher - powered by AI, grounded in the earliest texts, with every teaching cited so you can verify.
Ask real questions. Get thoughtful answers. See the sources.
LEARN BUDDHISM THROUGH CONVERSATION
BuddhaUR brings the wisdom of early Buddhism to life through AI-powered conversation. Ask any question—about meditation, stress, relationships, ethics, or the deeper teachings—and receive warm, patient guidance grounded in the Buddha's own words.
Every response includes citations to the original suttas. Tap any source to read the ancient text yourself.
WHAT MAKES BUDDHAUR DIFFERENT
• Authentic Sources — Teachings come from early Buddhist suttas (Bhikkhu Sujato translations via SuttaCentral). Not generic mindfulness. Not AI hallucinations. Real Dhamma.
• Citations You Can Verify — Every claim is cited. Tap [1] or [2] to see the sutta passage. Trust, then verify.
• A Teacher, Not a Chatbot — The AI is trained to teach in the style of the early texts: patient, Socratic, using stories and metaphors to make ancient wisdom practical.
FEATURES
Ask Anything
Chat freely about Buddhist practice, life challenges, or doctrinal questions. The AI retrieves relevant passages from thousands of sutta chunks and responds with grounded, cited answers.
49 Structured Lessons
From the Four Noble Truths to Dependent Origination—clear curriculum for beginners and depth for experienced practitioners. Each lesson is a conversation, not a wall of text.
Quizzes & Adaptive Practice
Reinforce what you've learned with topic-based quizzes. Adaptive practice focuses on your weak spots, so you improve efficiently.
Meditation Timer
A calm, minimal timer with presets (2–60 min), gong/vibration alerts, and session notes. Your reflections become part of your personal context.
Daily Dhamma Talks
Receive personalized daily teachings based on your journey—what you've studied, practiced, and shared.
Progress Tracking
Streaks, stats, and achievements keep you coming back. Build a consistent practice habit.
FREE DAILY PRACTICE
BuddhaUR is generous by default:
• 5 chat messages per day
• 1 lesson per day
• 1 quiz per day
• 1 Daily Dhamma talk
• Unlimited meditation timer
• Full conversation history
SUPPORTER ACCESS
• $4.99/month · $39.99/year · $99 lifetime
• Unlimited lessons, quizzes, chat, adaptive practice, and longer daily talks.
• Your support keeps the Dhamma free for ~25 practitioners.
• Community Promise: If revenue exceeds costs, we expand free access or lower the price.
PRIVACY & TRUST
• No ads. We don't sell your data.
• Delete your account anytime (Settings → Account).
• Educational only—not medical or mental health advice.
WHO THIS IS FOR
• Curious beginners who want a friendly entry point
• Meditators seeking meaning behind the method
• Practitioners who want doctrinal depth with warmth
• Anyone looking for Buddhist wisdom on life's real challenges
Just as the great ocean has one taste—the taste of salt—so too this Dhamma has one taste: the taste of liberation."* — Udāna 5.5
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In-App Purchases US pricing
BuddhaUR Subscriptions Subscription
Unlimited Annual · Yearly 7-day free trial$40.00
Unlimited Monthly · Monthly 7-day free trial$5.00
BuddhaUR Unlimited · Monthly$1.99
One-Time Purchases
Unlimited Lifetime$100.00
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Version history 25 versions
Build 887923911v2.8.32026-07-07 16:01:33
A new home-screen space asks "What's sitting heavy today?" — bring what's on your mind and get a teaching from the suttas that meets it. Also: lesson cards you can save or send, small try-it-now practice moments, a smoother keyboard, and a steadier end-of-teaching screen. May it serve your practice.
Build 887261210v2.8.22026-06-22 14:54:29
A small update for steadier practice: your daily reminders now arrive once, right on time - no more double notifications. Thank you for practicing with us.
Build 887062154v2.8.12026-06-17 17:52:00
When a teaching lands and you keep it, you'll now see a live preview of your card before you save - so what you share is exactly what moved you.
Plus a few quiet refinements under the hood.
Build 886623261v2.8.02026-06-07 16:09:47
Sharing your practice is now easier — send a quote or reflection straight to your favorite apps with a single tap. We've also tuned performance and fixed a few small bugs for a smoother, calmer experience. Thank you for practicing with us.
Build 883881639v2.7.02026-03-31 16:21:07
Your first Daily Dhamma now begins the moment you finish onboarding — a brief, personalized teaching drawn from the suttas to welcome you to the path. Follow-up suggestions after each Daily Dhamma now invite you to go deeper with stories, metaphors, and related topics. We've also improved the reading experience with better button placement, smoother text rendering, and easier access to Settings from any screen.
Build 883858180v2.6.52026-03-28 18:50:20
- Deep links now work seamlessly - Tap a lesson link from an email and land right where you need to be, no extra steps
- Polished home screen - Quick action buttons look cleaner and more balanced across all screen sizes
Build 883814772v2.6.42026-03-27 14:36:34
Share feedback right from the app - Tap Contact Support or rate us with stars, and your thoughts go directly to our team - no email app needed. We'll reply to your inbox.
Lesson progress now tracked - Every lesson you complete is saved to your practice history. Your streaks and progress update automatically.
Home screen polish - Cleaner Quick Actions layout with consistent card sizes and better text alignment.
Stability fixes - Resolved a crash when tapping contact links on devices without a mail app configured.
Build 883766352v2.6.32026-03-26 01:13:44
Email links now open directly in the app — no more detours through the browser. We also fixed a bug where tapping "Ask the Buddha" from the home screen could send a garbled message, and tidied up the Quick Actions layout.
Build 883724458v2.6.22026-03-25 16:35:14
Personalized first question on your Home screen after onboarding - tap to start a conversation right away. Fixed email links to open the correct screen in the app.
Build 883680189v2.6.12026-03-24 16:13:14
- Improved lesson tracking
- Better conversation insights
- Milestone celebrations now properly track your streaks and achievements
- Under-the-hood improvements to analytics and stability
- Security updates
Build 883641450v2.6.02026-03-23 20:23:32
- Personalized suggested first question on onboarding completion
- Broader activation tracking (Feature Activated event for chat, lesson, DD, quiz, meditation)
- Home screen cleanup (Ask, Daily Dhamma, Learn replacing dead buttons)
Build 883562558v2.5.02026-03-20 15:27:43
New in this version:
- Text-to-speech on all assistant messages
- Choose your preferred voice in Settings
- Adjustable speed for contemplative listening
- Works offline - no internet needed for playback
Build 883477082v2.4.12026-03-17 23:32:13
- Performance and stability improvements
Build 883357209v2.4.02026-03-14 17:02:40
- Personalized onboarding - Answer 3 quick questions and get teachings tailored to your path
- Your Daily Dhamma awaits - A personalized teaching is ready for you the moment you arrive
- Getting Started guide - New users now see three simple ways to begin: read today's Dhamma, start
a lesson, or ask the Buddha a question
- Cleaner first experience - No distracting prompts or notifications until you're settled in
Build 883075842v2.3.12026-03-06 00:13:49
• Improved screen reader support across every screen — headings, buttons, tabs, and inputs are now fully labeled for VoiceOver and TalkBack
• Larger touch targets on small buttons and controls for easier tapping
• Console logging removed from production builds for a cleaner, faster experience
• Updated splash screen styling for a smoother launch feel
Build 882689693v2.3.02026-02-23 18:17:49
Smarter welcome-back experience, free question counter in chat, deeper AI conversations with follow-up questions, and personalized onboarding recommendations.
Build 881795888v2.2.02026-01-25 18:00:46
We've refined the app with smoother transitions and subtle animations throughout. Navigating between screens now feels more fluid and responsive, with gentle haptic feedback that makes every tap feel satisfying.
Improvements in this release:
• Smoother screen transitions and navigation
• Refined animations on sign-in and home screens
• Improved loading states with elegant skeleton screens
• Fixed an issue with the Loving-Kindness meditation quick action
• Various stability improvements
Thank you for practicing with us.
Build 881752893v2.1.22026-01-23 20:42:33
• Improved overall stability and reliability with additional testing and maintenance.
Build 881652101v2.1.12026-01-21 05:39:52
• Smoother quiz starts with faster loading and fewer interruptions
• Improved reliability behind the scenes for a more stable experience
• Small polish updates to keep everything feeling calm and responsive
Build 881582923v2.1.02026-01-18 01:19:36
• Refreshed Onboarding
• A smoother, more personalized welcome experience helps you start your practice journey with clarity and intention.
• Improved Practice Tracking
• Your 30-day practice grid now aligns to calendar weeks for easier habit visualization
• Fixed timezone issues so your streaks always count correctly
• Added rolling 7-day and 30-day activity views
• Home Screen Polish
• Expanded collection of daily quotes with links to source teachings
• Refined Quick Actions layout that looks great on all screen sizes
• Larger navigation icons for easier tapping
• Meditation Timer Enhancements
• Stronger vibration alerts so you'll feel when your sit completes
• Screen brightness now restores properly after sessions
• Added "Silence Gong" option for a peaceful transition
• Quiz Celebrations
• Rotating header images make completing quizzes feel even more rewarding.
Build 881501465v2.0.52026-01-15 00:18:34
• Smoother daily practice flow: Better prompts and feedback to help you keep your streak going.
• Improved lesson experience: Cleaner navigation and more reliable progress handling.
• More reliable reminders: Notification scheduling improvements so your practice nudges arrive when expected.
• Polish + stability: Performance tweaks and bug fixes throughout the app.
Build 881439167v2.0.42026-01-14 13:06:32
• New subscription options — Choose Monthly, Annual (save 33%), or Lifetime access
• 7-day free trial — Try Unlimited features before you decide
• Community support — Your subscription now helps keep the Dhamma free for others who can't pay
Build 881389124v2.0.32026-01-12 07:22:05
• Smoother overall experience: Small fixes and polish for a calmer, more dependable daily practice.
Build 881226256v2.0.22026-01-06 17:21:30
• Easier to rate the app: A new “Rate BuddhaUR” button in Settings makes it simple to leave a review.
• Smarter review prompts: Rating requests now appear at better moments and less aggressively, helping more happy users leave feedback.
• Improved feedback flow: If you’re not loving it yet, you can quickly send us feedback so we can improve.
Build 881200109v2.0.12026-01-05 16:57:29
• Quiz History: View your quiz attempt history again (including attempt review) and improved accuracy.
• Quizzes: Fixes to ensure you can see all questions and smoother quiz UI/feedback.
• Other: Minor fixes and copy tweaks (including subscription/free-tier messaging and an iOS chat scrolling improvement).
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Change log 29 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
A new home-screen space asks "What's sitting heavy today?" — bring what's on your mind and get a teaching from the suttas that meets it. Also: lesson cards you
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description updated
BuddhaUR is your personal Buddhist teacher - powered by AI, grounded in the earliest texts, with every teaching cited so you can verify.
Ask real questions. Ge
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Suttas, Lessons & AI Teacher
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BuddhaUR: Buddhist Meditation
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Version 2.8.3 released
A new home-screen space asks "What's sitting heavy today?" — bring what's on your mind and get a teaching from the suttas that meets it. Also: lesson cards you can save or send, small try-it-now practice moments, a smoother keyboard, and a
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Version 2.8.2 released
A small update for steadier practice: your daily reminders now arrive once, right on time - no more double notifications. Thank you for practicing with us.
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Version 2.8.1 released
When a teaching lands and you keep it, you'll now see a live preview of your card before you save - so what you share is exactly what moved you.
Plus a few quiet refinements under the hood.
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Version 2.8.0 released
Sharing your practice is now easier — send a quote or reflection straight to your favorite apps with a single tap. We've also tuned performance and fixed a few small bugs for a smoother, calmer experience. Thank you for practicing with us.
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Version 2.7.0 released
Your first Daily Dhamma now begins the moment you finish onboarding — a brief, personalized teaching drawn from the suttas to welcome you to the path. Follow-up suggestions after each Daily Dhamma now invite you to go deeper with stories, m
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Version 2.6.5 released
- Deep links now work seamlessly - Tap a lesson link from an email and land right where you need to be, no extra steps
- Polished home screen - Quick action buttons look cleaner and more balanced across all screen sizes
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Version 2.6.4 released
Share feedback right from the app - Tap Contact Support or rate us with stars, and your thoughts go directly to our team - no email app needed. We'll reply to your inbox.
Lesson progress now tracked - Every lesson you complete is saved to y
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Version 2.6.3 released
Email links now open directly in the app — no more detours through the browser. We also fixed a bug where tapping "Ask the Buddha" from the home screen could send a garbled message, and tidied up the Quick Actions layout.
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Version 2.6.2 released
Personalized first question on your Home screen after onboarding - tap to start a conversation right away. Fixed email links to open the correct screen in the app.
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Version 2.6.1 released
- Improved lesson tracking
- Better conversation insights
- Milestone celebrations now properly track your streaks and achievements
- Under-the-hood improvements to analytics and stability
- Security updates
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Version 2.6.0 released
- Personalized suggested first question on onboarding completion
- Broader activation tracking (Feature Activated event for chat, lesson, DD, quiz, meditation)
- Home screen cleanup (Ask, Daily Dhamma, Learn replacing dead buttons)
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Version 2.5.0 released
New in this version:
- Text-to-speech on all assistant messages
- Choose your preferred voice in Settings
- Adjustable speed for contemplative listening
- Works offline - no internet needed for playback
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Version 2.4.1 released
- Performance and stability improvements
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Version 2.4.0 released
- Personalized onboarding - Answer 3 quick questions and get teachings tailored to your path
- Your Daily Dhamma awaits - A personalized teaching is ready for you the moment you arrive
- Getting Started guide - New users now see three simp
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Version 2.3.1 released
• Improved screen reader support across every screen — headings, buttons, tabs, and inputs are now fully labeled for VoiceOver and TalkBack
• Larger touch targets on small buttons and controls for easier tapping
• Console logging rem
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Version 2.3.0 released
Smarter welcome-back experience, free question counter in chat, deeper AI conversations with follow-up questions, and personalized onboarding recommendations.
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Version 2.2.0 released
We've refined the app with smoother transitions and subtle animations throughout. Navigating between screens now feels more fluid and responsive, with gentle haptic feedback that makes every tap feel satisfying.
Improvements in this relea
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Version 2.1.2 released
• Improved overall stability and reliability with additional testing and maintenance.
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Version 2.1.1 released
• Smoother quiz starts with faster loading and fewer interruptions
• Improved reliability behind the scenes for a more stable experience
• Small polish updates to keep everything feeling calm and responsive
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Version 2.1.0 released
• Refreshed Onboarding
• A smoother, more personalized welcome experience helps you start your practice journey with clarity and intention.
• Improved Practice Tracking
• Your 30-day practice grid now aligns to calendar weeks for easie
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Version 2.0.5 released
• Smoother daily practice flow: Better prompts and feedback to help you keep your streak going.
• Improved lesson experience: Cleaner navigation and more reliable progress handling.
• More reliable reminders: Notification scheduling impro
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Version 2.0.4 released
• New subscription options — Choose Monthly, Annual (save 33%), or Lifetime access
• 7-day free trial — Try Unlimited features before you decide
• Community support — Your subscription now helps keep the Dhamma free for others who can't p
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Version 2.0.3 released
• Smoother overall experience: Small fixes and polish for a calmer, more dependable daily practice.
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Version 2.0.2 released
• Easier to rate the app: A new “Rate BuddhaUR” button in Settings makes it simple to leave a review.
• Smarter review prompts: Rating requests now appear at better moments and less aggressively, helping more happy users leave feedback.
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Version 2.0.1 released
• Quiz History: View your quiz attempt history again (including attempt review) and improved accuracy.
• Quizzes: Fixes to ensure you can see all questions and smoother quiz UI/feedback.
• Other: Minor fixes and copy tweaks (including sub