Ever wish a monk could text you back? Now they can.
Welcome to The Wisdom Tree — an app where ancient wisdom meets real-life mess. From shadow work, self-awareness, and soulful content to chat-based guidance from Sufi, Stoic, Buddhist, and Taoist monks (including the sassy one), you’ll find what you didn’t know you were seeking.
Start at the Tree. That’s where your daily content lives — poetic insights, audio practices, and deep themes like clarity, energy, and emotional healing.
Then, when you need a real-time response? Head to the Monks. Ask anything. Choose your tone — gentle, irreverent, or silent sage. Want total anonymity? We’ve got that too.
Inside the app:
* Daily Buds
Quick hits of clarity, fresh each day
* Leaves
Audio and text for deeper reflection
* The Descent
Content on healing, shadow, and growth
* Monk Chat
Talk to wise AI monks in real-time
* Anonymous Chat
Vent or reflect then vanish the convo
* Irreverent Mode
For when you want your truth, unfiltered
* Explore Traditions
Browse paths from Stoic to Sufi and more
Rooted in ancient wisdom. Built for your modern chaos.
No ads. No fluff. Completely private. Just thoughtful tech for thoughtful humans.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
This app actually has helped on a number of occasions with deeply personal issues in my life. It tells you what your therapist or friends never will. I especially like the irreverent mode of answers. My favorites are the Taoist, Franciscan monk, Hindu Swamini and the Stoic. And of course the Shaolin! Why do I have to box myself to just one religion? I love them all as there’s wisdom in all traditions. Super useful to get perspective on your thoughts, and asking questions about life’s challenges. Only drawback for me is that the audio starts too late after the text reply.
Funny and Very Helpful Advice
Marc Alex G
I love the Shaolin Monk! He gives really good advice and is also funny. I highly recommend this app.
Extremely Funny
MalekA.
The Shaolin Monk is so funny with the responses. I would definitely reccomend it to other people!
Deep insights & meaningful artwork
Njfan2
This app offers subtle yet profound insights. Very thoughtful. I wish them success
Bug fixes
Version 2.5.7
The developer, Emotionally Speaking Inc, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
Seller
Emotionally Speaking Inc.
Size
163.9 MB
Category
Health & Fitness
Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
