Inti Dharma – learn the Dharma for free, 10 minutes a day

What is Inti Dharma?

Inti Dharma is a Buddhist learning app by Inti Foundation (Vietnam) that helps you learn the Dharma 10 minutes a day, read Buddhist scriptures in Vietnamese and English, and chant sūtras and recite the Buddha's name online, free. Lessons follow a gamified path across the Dharma realms, with quizzes, flashcards, matching and guided meditation; a free account keeps your path, streaks and badges. Its library holds 29,959 sūtras, Vinaya and Abhidhamma texts of the Theravāda, Mahāyāna, Vajrayāna and early-school canons; 6,278 of them are in human English translation.

Who makes Inti Dharma?

Inti Dharma is developed and run by Inti Foundation — Công ty TNHH Doanh nghiệp xã hội Inti Foundation, a social enterprise in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (tax ID 0319314184). Inti Foundation was founded by Tạ Minh Tuấn (Saga).

Is Inti Dharma free? How much does it cost?

Yes, 0 VND: Inti Dharma sells no paid plans and shows no ads; reading, chanting, Buddha-name recitation and the guides are open to everyone without an account, and a free account saves your learning path. The video course 88 Awakening Buddhism Lessons and the Khai Tâm initiation path are for members Inti Foundation grants access to, also at no charge. Anyone who wishes may support the app with a voluntary offering; giving unlocks no content or benefit.

Does Inti Dharma replace a teacher or a sangha?

No. Inti Dharma is a companion for studying the scriptures and for daily practice, not a replacement for your teacher, sangha or temple; ceremonies such as taking refuge are best guided by a teacher or a monastery. Texts in human translation name their translator, and the 22,529 texts that have only a machine-made English draft are labelled as such on their page.

Is my data safe?

Inti Dharma's privacy policy says it keeps the account details you register, your learning progress and anonymous usage events; data is encrypted in transit and at rest and is never sold or shared for commercial purposes. You may view, export or delete your data at any time.

Is Inti Dharma related to other apps or organisations with the same name?

No. Inti Dharma is a product of Inti Foundation in Vietnam; its official address is dharma.inti.foundation.

Where do I start with Inti Dharma?

Read Buddhism for beginners, open the English scripture library, or try chanting online with scrolling text and a wooden-fish beat — all free, without an account.

Buddhism for beginners: where should I start?

A beginner in Buddhism should start with the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path: understand these two frameworks first, then go into the details. New learners often stumble in three places: starting with advanced concepts such as emptiness or not-self before having a foundation, collecting talks from different sources with differing interpretations, and setting excessive goals in the first week.

Read more: Buddhism for beginners

What are the Four Noble Truths?

The Four Noble Truths are the noble truths taught by the Buddha in Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in Motion: suffering, its origin, its cessation, and the path leading to cessation. Studying these truths is not for pessimism or self-blame; it diagnoses suffering and reveals a step-by-step way through understanding, ethical conduct, mindfulness, and compassion.

Read more: The Four Noble Truths

What is the Noble Eightfold Path?

The Noble Eightfold Path is the practice path the Buddha presented in Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in Motion: right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration. These are not eight rigid steps to complete one at a time, but mutually supportive factors.

Read more: The Noble Eightfold Path

What does taking refuge in the Three Jewels mean?

Taking refuge in the Three Jewels means voluntarily choosing Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha as three supports on the path of study and practice. A formal ceremony should be guided by a suitable teacher or monastery.

Read more: Taking refuge in the Three Jewels

What is karma and its result in Buddhism?

In Buddhism, karmic result is the effect of intentional bodily, verbal, and mental actions: ‘karma’ is action driven by intention, and its ‘fruit’ or ‘result’ arises when conditions are sufficient. Because many causes contribute, karma is neither instant reward and punishment nor a destiny explaining everything.

Read more: Karma and its result

Which sūtra should I chant at home?

Daily chanting at home is usually one short text kept up every day — the Amitābha Sūtra in Pure Land practice, the Heart Sūtra, the Great Compassion Dhāraṇī or the Universal Gate chapter; a beginner can choose a clear text such as the Discourse on Loving-kindness or a few Dhammapada verses. Each of them is in the Inti Dharma library, ready to read and chant with scrolling text and a wooden-fish beat.

Read more: Which sūtra to chant