Your sangha in every
practitioner's pocket.
Custom native apps for Buddhist centers, temples, and sanghas. Meditation schedules, Dharma talks, retreat registration, practice tracking, and dana management. Your sangha. Your app. Your data.
Trusted by Buddhist centers across traditions. No setup fee. No long-term contracts.
Most Buddhist centers still run on Meetup and email lists.
4.2 million Buddhists in the US seek community, teaching, and practice. Most centers rely on Meetup, email lists, and outdated websites.
4.2M
Buddhists in the
United States
3,000+
Buddhist centers
across the US
85%
have no dedicated
mobile app
3.5x
retreat attendance
with app reminders
Sources: Pew Research Center, American Buddhist Perspectives Survey, ARIS
Built for Buddhist practice and community
Meditation, Dharma talks, retreats, and dana. Every feature designed for mindful community building.
Meditation Schedule
Sitting meditation, walking meditation, guided sessions, and group practice. Members see the schedule and receive gentle reminders.
Meditation Timer
Built-in timer with bells, interval settings, and session logging. Track practice minutes over days, weeks, and months.
Dharma Talk Library
Audio and video recordings organized by teacher, topic, and series. Bookmarks, notes, and progress tracking.
Retreat Registration
Day-long sits, weekend retreats, and residential programs. Online registration, payment, room assignment, and schedule.
Dana & Support
Teacher support, center operations, retreat scholarships, and special projects. Tax-deductible receipts auto-generated.
Study Groups
Book studies, sutra reading circles, and discussion groups. Materials, schedules, and facilitator coordination.
Teacher Profiles
Biographies, teaching schedules, lineage information, and upcoming programs for resident and visiting teachers.
Events & Programs
Meditation intensives, Dharma festivals, community service, and introductory courses for new practitioners.
How Rehost compares to other Buddhist center tools
Most centers use Meetup or email lists. That is changing.
| Feature | Rehost | Insight Timer | Meetup | Generic Apps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Native App | 100% Custom | Consumer App | Platform | Template |
| Monthly Cost | $250/mo | Free/$60/yr | $25/mo | $50-$200/mo |
| Data Ownership | You own your data | N/A | N/A | Locked in their platform |
| Meditation Timer | Built-in | Yes (generic) | No | No |
| Dharma Library | Full Player | Community | No | No |
| Retreat Registration | Built-in | No | RSVP Only | No |
| Dana Management | In-App | No | No | Basic |
| Push Notifications | Unlimited | Generic | Default | Basic |
| Setup Fee | $0 | N/A | N/A | Varies |
What leaders are saying
"Insight Timer is for individuals. We needed an app for our sangha. Meditation schedules, Dharma talks, and retreat registration - all under our center's name."
Roshi Karen Sato
Guiding Teacher, Mountain Gate Zen Center
Boulder, CO
"Retreat registration went from phone calls and checks to in-app signup and payment. Our last weekend retreat filled in 3 days instead of 3 weeks."
Ajahn Sumedho Tanaka
Abbot, Metta Forest Monastery
Valley Center, CA
"The meditation timer with practice logging keeps our sangha engaged between group sits. Members track their practice and share milestones. Community grows."
Lama Tenzin Dorje
Center Director
Shambhala Center, New York, NY
Simple, transparent pricing.
One plan. No per-member fees, no surprises.
Buddhist Center Plan
Everything you need. Nothing you do not.
- Custom native app
Your name on the App Store. Custom design, not a template.
- $0 setup fee
No upfront costs. We build it, we launch it, you pay monthly.
- You own your data
Your member data, donor history, domain, and App Store accounts. Cancel anytime and we hand it all back.
- Cancel anytime
Month-to-month. No penalties, no long contracts.
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Why Buddhist centers need a practice-centered app
Consumer meditation apps are for individuals. Your sangha is a community with teachers, retreats, and shared practice.
Practice, Not Performance
Church apps track attendance and giving. Your app should track meditation practice, support dana mindfully, and coordinate retreats. The focus is inner life, not metrics.
Teachers, Not Pastors
Your center has guiding teachers, visiting monastics, and lineage holders. Your app should showcase their teachings, not just a sermon archive.
Dana, Not Tithing
Buddhist giving is dana, a practice of generosity. It is not an obligation or tax. Your giving tools should reflect this spirit, not pressure members.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from teachers, center directors, and board members.
Does it work for our tradition?
Yes. Whether Theravada, Mahayana, Zen, Tibetan, or secular, we customize the app to your sangha's practice style, teachers, and programs.
Can we schedule meditation sessions?
Yes. Sitting meditation, walking meditation, guided sessions, and retreats. Members see the schedule and receive reminders.
Does it include a meditation timer?
Yes. Built-in meditation timer with bells, intervals, and session logging. Members track their practice over time.
Can we share Dharma talks?
Yes. Native audio and video player for recorded Dharma talks, organized by teacher, topic, and series. Bookmarks and notes included.
Does it manage retreat registration?
Yes. Day-long sits, weekend retreats, and residential programs with online registration, payment, and logistics.
Can we coordinate dana (donations)?
Yes. Dana giving for teacher support, building fund, and retreat scholarships. Tax-deductible receipts auto-generated.
Does it support multiple languages?
Yes. English, Thai, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and more. Multi-script support included.
Can we send push notifications?
Unlimited. Sitting reminders, Dharma talk alerts, retreat openings, and community announcements.
How fast can we launch?
Most center apps launch within 2 to 3 weeks.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. Month-to-month. Cancel anytime.
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