Gotama: Chat with Buddha

Early Buddhism, daily practice

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

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"Like a drop on a lotus leaf, like water on a lotus flower — nothing the sage sees, hears, or thinks sticks to them." A verse like this arrives each morning. (Snp 4.6) Chat with the Buddha, grounded in the early teachings. Talk to Gotama about what's weighing on you — a worry, a craving, a comparison you can't shake — and the conversation will meet you with verses and reflections from the original text. No prior knowledge required. Test the ideas against your own experience. Here we encounter Buddhism in a stark, simple form. There are no lists. The Buddha is still called by his family name Gotama. In sharp, vivid words, he points to the peace that comes from seeing clearly and letting go. The verses come from the Atthakavagga — among the Buddha's earliest preserved teachings, memorized by new monks and passed down for 2,500 years. These verses are the shared roots of all Buddhist traditions, and are often recommended to advanced students by teachers like Joseph Goldstein, Bhikkhu Analayo, and Gil Fronsdal. Build a daily practice on these verses. Each morning brings a curated verse from the early canon: sit with intention, chat with Gotama, read early suttas, and cultivate mindfulness through the day. Or read the ancient suttas directly: Kamasutta, Jarasutta, Attadandasutta, and the rest are available in the app, in serif, with one tap to bring any sutta into a conversation with Gotama. The AI is rooted in the Pali source material with translations meant for plain reading, not formal study. Who it's for: - Anyone who is dissatisfied and is searching. - Graduates of mindfulness apps looking for the substance behind the practice. - Students of meditation curious about the earliest sources. Gotama is free to use. A subscription helps cover LLM costs and keeps the free version available. If you are a teacher or cannot afford a subscription, please email us at hello@gotama.ai and we will provide a scholarship if possible. Terms of Service: https://gotama.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://gotama.ai/privacy

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Seller
  • Gotama AI LLC
Size
  • 5.6 MB
Category
  • Health & Fitness
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.1 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 18.1 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 15.1 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 2.1 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
13+
In-App Purchases
Yes
Copyright
  • © 2026 Gotama AI LLC
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