Lotus Chant is a free app for daily Gongyo and Daimoku practice in Nichiren Buddhism. It includes sutra text with furigana and romaji, a chant timer with a bell, and daily reminders.

Yes, Lotus Chant is completely free on iOS and Android. No account required — just open and chant.

What features does Lotus Chant include?

Lotus Chant includes a Daimoku timer, the full Gongyo liturgy with furigana, a bell for marking transitions, daily reminders with inspiring phrases, curated study resources, and customizable preferences like dark mode and adjustable text size.

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March 27, 2026

Gongyo App for iPhone and Android — Lotus Chant

Name: Lotus Chant
Author: Lotus Chant

A simple app for daily practice

If you practice Gongyo and Daimoku, you know that the tools you use matter. A cluttered interface, distracting notifications, or unnecessary features can pull your attention away from the practice itself.

Lotus Chant was built with one goal: give you everything you need for your daily practice, and nothing you don’t.

What Lotus Chant includes

Full Gongyo sutra text

The complete liturgy for morning and evening Gongyo, displayed with furigana (phonetic readings above each character) and romaji (Latin alphabet transliteration). Whether you are a beginner learning the sutra or an experienced practitioner, the text is always clear and easy to follow.

Daimoku timer with bell

A dedicated chant timer that lets you set your desired duration and focus on your chanting. A bell marks the beginning and end of your session — no need to watch the clock.

Clean, distraction-free design

No social features. No streaks or badges. No ads. Lotus Chant opens directly to your practice and stays out of the way. High-contrast text, generous spacing, and a calm interface that works in both light and dark mode.

Morning and evening reminders

Gentle daily reminders help you maintain your twice-daily rhythm. They are fully optional and can be customized to your schedule.

Customizable experience

Adjust text size, choose between light and dark themes, and configure your timer settings. The app adapts to your preferences, not the other way around.

Built for the way you practice

Most apps compete for your attention. Lotus Chant protects it. The design philosophy is simple:

Open the app, begin your practice, close the app — That’s it.
Quiet by design — Your screen stays as still as your mind should be.
No account required — Download and start immediately. No sign-ups, no data collection.

Available on iPhone and Android

Lotus Chant is free on both platforms:

Download for iPhone on the App Store
Download for Android on Google Play

Whether you are new to Nichiren Buddhist practice or have been chanting for years, Lotus Chant is designed to support your journey — simply, quietly, and without distraction.