Beginner's Mind
Return to the Present Moment
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Come back. Right now. Beginner's Mind is your daily companion for returning to the present, with Zen koans and mindful reminders.
Beginner's Mind is a mindfulness app that gently brings you back to the present moment, one reminder at a time. Inspired by the Zen concept of Shoshin, approaching life with openness and curiosity, it's designed for anyone beginning a mindfulness practice or looking to add more awareness to daily life.
MINDFUL REMINDERS THROUGHOUT YOUR DAY
Receive beautifully crafted mindfulness prompts and Zen questions at randomized times. Each notification is a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and return to the present moment. Set custom active hours and as many reminders as you like to fit your lifestyle.
100+ AUTHENTIC ZEN KOANS
Explore a curated library of over 100 traditional Zen koans from classical texts including The Gateless Gate. "What is the sound of one hand clapping?" These timeless mindfulness prompts spark insight and deepen your awareness throughout the day.
MEDITATION TIMER
Start a meditation session anytime. Customize the duration, choose calming bell sounds, and track your total meditation minutes over time, perfect for beginners building a daily habit.
CALMING NOTIFICATION SOUNDS
Choose from handcrafted sounds including Tibetan Singing Bowls, Sacred Ohm Chant, and Temple Gong to accompany each reminder.
TRACK YOUR MINDFULNESS JOURNEY
Stay motivated with daily mindfulness streaks, total reminders received, and cumulative meditation minutes.
100% PRIVATE. NO ACCOUNTS. NO TRACKING.
No sign-up, no cloud, no analytics. All your data stays on your device, always.
FREE TO START
Begin your mindfulness journey for free. Yearly subscribers enjoy a free trial to explore everything Beginner's Mind has to offer before committing.
Download Beginner's Mind and bring a little more presence into every moment.
Terms of Service: https://beginnersmind.netlify.app/terms
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
The developer, Francesco Alessandro Arancio, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Identifiers
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Francesco Alessandro Arancio
- Size
- 54.3 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- 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 15.1 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Unlimited Monthly $1.99
- Unlimited Yearly $14.99
- Copyright
- © Francesco Alessandro Arancio
