Discover authentic Zen Buddhist practice through a minimalist app designed for modern life
ZenPocket: Zen Meditation
What is it about?
Discover authentic Zen Buddhist practice through a minimalist app designed for modern life. ZenPocket combines traditional meditation, curated Buddhist teachings, and AI-powered Zen guidance — all in a distraction-free interface.
App Store Description
Discover authentic Zen Buddhist practice through a minimalist app designed for modern life. ZenPocket combines traditional meditation, curated Buddhist teachings, and AI-powered Zen guidance — all in a distraction-free interface.
FREE FOREVER:
- Zazen Meditation Timer – Choose 5, 10, 20, or 30-minute sessions with traditional bell sounds. Clean interface helps you focus on what matters: your practice.
- 48 Buddhist Readings – Progressive library from beginner to advanced, including koans, sutras, and Zen teachings. All texts are authentic and properly attributed.
- Progress Tracking – Track meditation sessions, see your reading completion.
- Zero Ads, Zero Tracking – No accounts required. Your practice, your privacy.
PREMIUM AI ZEN TEACHER ($4.99/month):
- 5 Specialized Chat Rooms: Get personalized guidance from an AI trained in Zen Buddhist wisdom:
- Unlimited Conversations: Ask about specific situations, get practical advice grounded in Buddhist psychology
- Deep-dive Discussions: Explore concepts like impermanence, non-self, emptiness with clarity
SUBSCRIPTION TERMS:
- Payment: Charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase
- Renewal: Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
- Manage: You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase
AUTHENTIC ZEN WISDOM:
Unlike generic mindfulness apps, ZenPocket focuses specifically on Zen Buddhist tradition. Every reading is public domain or Creative Commons licensed, properly attributed, and selected for authenticity. The AI teacher is trained on classical Zen texts and modern Buddhist psychology — providing practical, actionable guidance, not abstract philosophy.
MINIMALIST BY DESIGN:
Pure black and white aesthetic. No gamification. No social features. Just the tools you need: a timer, wisdom texts, and optional guidance when you want it.
PERFECT FOR:
- Beginners exploring Buddhism for the first time
- Experienced practitioners wanting authentic texts
- Anyone dealing with stress, anxiety, or overthinking
- People seeking philosophical grounding in uncertain times
NO PRESSURE, NO TRIAL:
Experience ZenPocket's complete free features before deciding to upgrade. Build your meditation habit. Study authentic teachings. Subscribe to Chat only when you're ready for personalized AI guidance.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- How to sit zazen (Zen meditation) properly
- Core Buddhist concepts: impermanence, non-self, mindfulness
- Practical techniques for working with emotions
- Classical koans and their meanings
- How to apply Buddhist wisdom to modern life challenges
PRIVACY & ETHICS:
- All data stored locally on your device
- No tracking or analytics (unless you opt in)
- No selling your data to third parties
- Open about AI use (not pretending to be human)
- Subscription supports ongoing development
START YOUR PRACTICE:
Download ZenPocket today. Sit for 5 minutes. Read one teaching. See if Zen Buddhism resonates with you. The path begins with a single breath.
Privacy Policy: https://colo-chan.github.io/ZenPocket/privacy.html
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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