dhammapada-comics-app
Ancient verses, illustrated
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Discover the timeless wisdom of the Dhammapada through hand-illustrated comics. 423 verses of the Buddha's teachings, paired with stories and Pali source text.
Dhammapada Comics brings the Buddha's most beloved teachings to life through hand-illustrated artwork.
The Dhammapada is a collection of 423 short verses traditionally attributed to the Buddha — one of the most widely read Buddhist
texts in the world. This app pairs each verse with a comic illustration to make ancient wisdom approachable, beautiful, and easy to
reflect on.
WHAT'S INSIDE
• 423 verses across 26 chapters of the Dhammapada
• Original Pali source text and English translation for every verse
• Traditional commentaries and stories (Atthakatha) explaining the context behind each teaching
• Hand-illustrated comic for each verse
• Pinch-to-zoom comic viewer for detailed reading
• Smooth chapter and verse navigation
THOUGHTFUL DESIGN
• Clean, distraction-free reading experience
• Light and dark mode support
• Optimized for both iPhone and iPad
• No accounts, no tracking, no ads
CONTENT CREDIT
Verse translations and accompanying stories are sourced from tipitaka.net, with deep gratitude to the volunteers who maintain that
resource.
Whether you're new to Buddhist philosophy or a longtime student, Dhammapada Comics offers a peaceful daily companion for reflection
on the path of mindfulness, ethics, and wisdom.
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Information
- Seller
- Dhawal Gajwe
- Size
- 118.5 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Dhawal Gajwe