Om Mani – Global Buddhism

In a restless world, everyone needs a quiet corner to come home to. Om Mani brings Buddhism together in one app — a Buddhist lunar calendar, sutra reading, chanting, a meditation timer and a mala counter. Completely free, with no ads.

SCRIPTURE READING & LISTENING

• A rich sutra library with English translations: Heart Sutra, Dhammapada, Amitabha Sutra, Ksitigarbha Sutra, Medicine Buddha Sutra, Great Compassion Mantra — across Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana and Pure Land.
• Wooden fish while you read — tap by hand or play automatically at your own pace.
• Auto-scroll and keep-screen-on to stay focused while reciting.
• Adjustable text size, fonts and paper backgrounds; progress saved per chapter.

BELL, WOODEN FISH, MALA & MEDITATION

• Realistic bell and wooden fish with lifelike haptics; tap or auto-repeat.
• Digital mala counter (japa / prayer beads) for your recitations, each bead a gentle chime.
• Full-screen meditation for mindfulness: a calming timer, breathing guide, ambient music, focus mode and a closing bell.
• Live Activity & Dynamic Island: follow your session right from the Lock Screen.
• Schedule reminders to keep a steady daily practice.

MEDITATION MUSIC & BUDDHA RECITATION

• A Buddha recitation player chanting continuously: Om Mani Padme Hum, Namo Amitabha.
• A curated library of meditation, zen and chanting tracks — download for offline.
• Background playback, controlled from the Lock Screen and Control Center.

LUNAR CALENDAR & AUSPICIOUS DAYS

• A full lunar–solar calendar with heavenly stems, earthly branches and five elements.
• Auspicious days and hours, zodiac compatibility and lucky directions.
• Buddhist holy days: full-moon, new-moon days and major festivals.
• Create personal lunar or solar events with timely reminders.

BLESSING & MEMORIAL PRAYER ROOMS

• Blessing Room: send wishes of peace and well-being in a serene, candle-lit space.
• Memorial Room: write dedications and transfer merit in memory of loved ones.
• Your prayers join those of the whole community.

BUDDHAS, BODHISATTVAS & ART

• Profiles of 18 Buddhas and Bodhisattvas with mantras, great vows and English translations.
• Chant along with each mantra as the words glow and rise on screen.
• A high-quality Buddhist art gallery to view full-screen and save.

VIETNAMESE TEMPLES

• 34 verified temples with photos, history, architecture, festivals and directions.
• Filter by region (North, Central, South) or search by name.

SMART & PERSONAL

• On-device AI explains today's verse — its meaning, lesson and how to live it, kept on your device (requires Apple Intelligence, iOS 26.1+).
• Global search across sutras, music, events and temples.
• Open reading or meditation with a Siri voice command.
• Practice journey & stats: track your streak, recitation count and meditation time.
• A Dharma profile with a shareable practice card.
• A Home Screen widget showing the lunar–solar date and a daily verse.
• Automatic iCloud sync across your devices — no account needed.
• Vietnamese and English, with a soothing dark mode.

A GLOBAL COMMUNITY

• Practitioners across 174 countries, practicing and sharing merit.

WHY OM MANI — AND WHO IT'S FOR
Om Mani was born from a simple wish: that anyone, however busy, can carry a corner of peace with them. You don't have to be a Buddhist to feel at home here — a kind heart is enough. Students settling their minds before exams, professionals easing stress, devotees in daily practice, or anyone seeking calmer energy — there is a place for you here.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

• Support: https://ommani.web.app/support
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ommani.globalbuddhism
• Privacy Policy: https://ommani.web.app/privacy.html
• Terms of Use (EULA): https://ommani.web.app/terms.html
• Email: [email protected]

May your days be light, your steps gentle, and your heart ever at peace.
Om Mani Padme Hum.

This update brings an entirely new experience to iPhone Duo, introduces the new Lotus Sanctuary, and adds meaningful improvements to your daily practice journey.

Ready for iPhone Duo

• Expanded interface: Make full use of the large inner display when you open iPhone Duo. Home shows the lunar calendar alongside your content, sutras open like a two-page book, and the Buddhas & Bodhisattvas library uses a more intuitive split layout.
• An expanded shrine hall: The peaceful sacred space opens up across the larger display, where a river of floating lotus lanterns gently carries your prayers toward the Bodhisattva.

Practice & Listening

• Introducing Lotus Sanctuary: Buddha Chanting Machine and Practice Music now come together in one new space. A serene Buddha image sits at the center, with streamlined play/pause controls and a compact track list. Simply swipe to change tracks.
• Refreshed Buddha chants with more natural, authentic, and expressive audio.
• Added a new meditation scene, “Misty Bamboo Lake,” offering a quiet space to settle into stillness. The status bar automatically adapts its colors to each scene for clear visibility.

Blessing & Memorial Rooms

• Added “Pray Together,” allowing you to join another person’s prayer and share your heartfelt support.
• Refreshed prayer cards with a soft paper background and a blooming golden lotus effect.
• Added Report and Block options for inappropriate prayers, helping keep the shared space peaceful and respectful.

Practice Journey

• Introducing the new “Practice Journey” card on the Personal screen, bringing together your monthly practice calendar, number of consistent practice days, and activities including chanting, meditation, mala practice, and prayer.
• Tap any activity to view detailed statistics and follow your practice progress more easily.

Calendar & Other Improvements

• Added a “+” button to Calendar for faster event creation.
• The medium Widget now displays the full daily scripture quote.
• The Day Details screen automatically adapts its layout when you rotate, fold, or unfold the device.
• Improved the iPad experience for smoother interactions.
• Updated Calendar titles in 14 languages, fixed minor issues, and improved overall app stability.

Every update is another step toward making Om Mani feel closer, more convenient, and more peaceful in every moment of practice.

May you always remain mindful and at peace.
For support or feedback, please contact: [email protected]