Mind Sutra

Restless? Hard to concentrate in a busy world?
Discover "Shakyo" (Sutra Copying)—a 1,000-year-old Japanese meditative tracing tradition, now in an innovative app. Our unique interface optimizes the smartphone sutra copying experience. Enjoy great ease of use and focus, with rich features to enhance your practice.
【Why Try Sutra Copying? The Amazing Benefits:】
Deep Relaxation: Quickly feel your mind calm during this peaceful activity.
Boost Concentration: Carefully tracing each character helps distractions fade, guiding you to pleasant, focused awareness.
Mental Detox: If traditional meditation is challenging, sutra copying focuses mental resources on your fingertips, easing you to a near-thoughtless state.
Sense of Accomplishment & Self-Affirmation: Completing the Heart Sutra (approx. 15-30 min/session) brings achievement and inner stability.
【Unique Features of This App:】
Innovative "Coloring Book" Interface: Our unique, user-friendly interface offers a beautiful sutra tracing experience on your phone. Simply trace the on-screen characters with your finger. Like a digital coloring book, anyone can easily create beautiful sutra copies.
Stress-Free "Automatic Character Advance": Once you've carefully traced a character, the app automatically moves to the next at the optimal timing. This helps you get into a rhythm and immerse yourself in calming and centering your mind. (Manual advance is an option).
No Worries About Mistakes: Since you're tracing a model, you can relax and practice serenely without concern for errors.
Deeper Understanding with "Modern Translation": Access a Japanese translation (modern vernacular) of the Heart Sutra anytime. Engage more profoundly by understanding the meaning and teachings within the sutra.
Beginner-Friendly with "Full Furigana (Pronunciation Guide)": All Kanji characters for tracing are displayed with "Furigana" (pronunciation guides). Read and trace smoothly without getting stuck on difficult characters or old forms.
Motivating "Copying Log": The app automatically records when and how much you've practiced. Seeing your progress at a glance provides accomplishment and motivates you to continue.
Learn by Ear with "Sample Audio Recitation": Includes a standard audio recitation of the Heart Sutra. You can check the correct pronunciation as you go.
The Heart Sutra, Perfect for Meditation, Made Easy: Features the Heart Sutra (~280 characters). A single session is about 15-30 minutes, ideal for daily meditation and a refreshing mental break.
【Recommended For Those Who:】
Are interested in meditation or mindfulness but aren't sure how to start.
Want a quick and easy way to refresh and calm their mind amidst a busy schedule.
Are students or professionals looking to improve focus and concentration.
May have ADHD tendencies and find sustaining focus/sitting still hard; tactile tracing and short sessions can help ease into focused activity.
Want to learn the meaning and correct pronunciation of the Heart Sutra.
Often feel stressed or anxious and are seeking inner peace.
Are looking for a new, relaxing bedtime routine.
【Easy to Use:】
Open the app and tap "Start" to display the Heart Sutra text and tracing characters.
Begin by calming your mind. Focus on the shape and sound of each character as you carefully trace it, one stroke at a time. You can also listen to the audio recitation as you trace.
As you continue, you'll naturally feel your mind settle and distractions fade. If you wish to contemplate the meaning, refer to the modern translation.
Upon completion, you'll automatically return to the menu, and your session time is logged. Observe your progress and changes in your state of mind. Note: To go at your own pace or if unsure of stroke order, turn off "Automatic Character Advance" in Settings for manual advance.
Experience a new way of sutra copying—just by tracing with your finger.
Download now and bring a touch of serenity to your everyday life.