One recitation, one count. Recite with mala beads, chant along with a Dharma Master, or practice with your squad — and dedicate the merit to all beings.
Amitabha Journal is a quiet companion for daily nianfo — the Pure Land practice of reciting the name of Amitabha Buddha. Each "Namo Amitabha" becomes one count, so your practice stays clear and your mind stays with the recitation.
Whether you recite a few rounds a day or keep a daily vow of ten thousand, Amitabha Journal aims to be the simple string of mala beads at your side.
WAYS TO RECITE
· Mala beads — tap to turn a bead; every tap is one recitation.
· Chant along — recite with a Dharma Master's chanting, a lotus friend's voice, or your own recording. Each round counts once, at the speed you choose.
· Manual entry — add recitations you made away from your phone, so nothing is missed.
· Focus sessions — set a timer, recite undisturbed, and a bell marks the end.
LISTEN
Play a long recording of the Buddha's name and simply listen, letting body and mind settle.
DEDICATION OF MERIT
Dedicate the merit of your recitation to loved ones, to all beings, or to a wish close to your heart. Every dedication is kept, so you can look back on it anytime.
STATS & REPORTS
Today's count, lifetime total, streak, and a practice heatmap — plus weekly and monthly reports that show how your practice is growing.
ACHIEVEMENTS
· Merit Ranks rise with your lifetime recitations.
· Perseverance Ranks rise with your daily streak.
· Special badges such as Morning Bell, Evening Drum, and Thousand-Recitation Day.
· Save and share your achievement cards.
PRACTICE TOGETHER
Create or join a squad of fellow practitioners, see one another's recitations for the day, and follow the squad leaderboards. Squads are optional — every personal feature works without signing in.
THOUGHTFUL DETAILS
· Home Screen widgets with a one-tap +1, plus Live Activities and the Dynamic Island while you recite.
· Sign in to sync your records across devices.
· Gentle daily reminders, plus weekly and monthly report notifications.
· Wooden fish sound, vibration, paper or glass styles, light and dark themes, and alternate app icons.
· Available in English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
May this merit extend equally to all beings, that all may awaken the Bodhi Mind and be born in the Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Namo Amitabha.
Ratings & Reviews
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What's New
· New: Community Ranking on the Stats page — today's, this week's and this month's recitation rankings, updated in real time, showing the top 10 and those near you. Sign in to join; hide your nickname or opt out under Settings › Account.
· Fixed audio going out of sync with the countdown and count in Chant Along and Listen after pausing/playing from the lock screen, headphones or car Bluetooth, or an incoming call.
· More reliable sign-in and sync on unstable networks.
Namo Amitabha.
Version 1.0.14
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Information
Seller
Jiakuan Li
Size
157.3 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
