Dharma Scroll

Dharma Scroll lets you read Buddhist scripture one verse at a time, in plain words anyone can understand.

Swipe up to see the next verse, just like you scroll anything else. Tap a verse to see it explained even more simply, with the story behind it, the original Pali or Chinese, and related verses.

WHAT YOU GET • 700 verses from 8 scriptures, including the complete Dhammapada, the Diamond Sutra and the Heart Sutra • A plain-English explanation of every verse, plus a one-line version a child could follow • The original text and a faithful translation, side by side • Discover: the stories behind the verses and life in the Buddha's time • Short reading plans for when you feel stressed, angry, tired or sad • A daily reminder at a time you choose • Calm temple sounds you can turn on or off • Save verses, write notes, and back up your notes to a file • Light and dark mode, adjustable text size • Works offline, no account needed

PRICING Start reading for free. Unlock all 700 verses with one purchase. No subscription.

Also available in Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese.

Dharma Scroll is for anyone curious about Buddhist teachings. It is not affiliated with any temple or religious organization.