Zen Tales: Buddhist Stories
Buddha Teachings, Wisdom + AI
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Explore timeless Buddhist stories — Jataka, Zen Koans, and Dhammapada wisdom — brought to life with an AI Buddhist Teachings guide that reflects with you on each story.
After each story, engage in a genuine AI conversation rooted in Buddhist wisdom — ask questions, explore the koan, understand the dharma behind the parable.
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
Ratings & Reviews
• Fixed source attribution in story reflections
• Improved the “More from the Developer” section with clearer app descriptions and promo codes
• General stability improvements
The developer, Dragos Roua, 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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- Purchases
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Information
- Seller
- Dragos Roua
- Size
- 68.7 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
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- Copyright
- © 2026 Dragos Roua