My Digital Projects For Buddhism

February 24, 2025

Introduction

In this post, I introduce some of the key digital projects I’ve been working on to support the study, practice, and expansion of Orthodox Theravāda Buddhism. These tools are designed to make Pāḷi texts more accessible, enhance Buddhist study, and provide practical applications for practicing Buddhist teachings through technology. Read on to learn more about each project, and watch the video at the end of this post for a full overview. The video is a boring zoom presentation with screen shares, but it does the job. A list of the projects is found below:

Software: Tipiṭaka Pāḷi Projector (Unsupported) - A Legacy Tool for Pāḷi Study

Discontinued.
Still available on Windows and Ubuntu store.
Supported navigation, search, and reading of canonical texts with dictionary support.

TPP was my first shot at managing digital projects. It was used for navigating the Pāḷi texts and is now replaced with TPR (Tipitaka Pāḷi Reader). TPP is now an unsupported tool for navigating the Pāḷi Canon, but it is still available on the Ubuntu Snap Store and the Microsoft Application Store.
Learn more here: Tipiṭaka Pāḷi Projector

Software: Tipiṭaka Pāḷi Reader - A Modern Interactive Pāḷi Text Platform

A Flutter-based tool for reading and studying Pāḷi.
Features advanced search, Pāḷi text reading with dictionary support.
Very fast lookups and book display.
Ideal for Pāḷi learners and researchers.
Modern interface that is rich with features.

A modern tool written in Flutter that helps display and present Pāḷi texts in a structured way. It is ideal for learning Pāḷi, searching Pāḷi texts, and reading Pāḷi texts with single-click dictionary support. It is available on macOS, iOS, Windows, Android, and Linux Flatpak through the official distribution channels. An AppImage is also available on the development website. Discover more: Tipiṭaka Pāḷi Reader

Software: Buddhist Sun - Solar Noon App Based on Buddhist Precepts

Calculates solar noon and Buddhist twilight times.
Calculates Buddhist Moons for Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand traditions.
Solar Noon countdown timer with voice announcements.
Useful for those following monastic precepts.
Designed for simplicity and accuracy.
See your location on GPS using Google Maps.

An app designed to calculate the solar noon and twilight based on Buddhist traditions. It helps practitioners align their precepts with ancient monastic timekeeping method (The Sun’s position at your location). This was originally a pilot test to evaluate Flutter’s suitability for the Tipiṭaka Pāḷi Reader. Find out more: Buddhist Sun

🌐 Pāḷi English Dictionary With 204,000 Words: PM12E – A Comprehensive Project for Pāḷi Scholars

Extensive Pāḷi-English dictionary translation project.
Included in the Tiptaka Pāḷi Reader App.

A 204,000-word Pāḷi-English dictionary translation project originally seeded with Google Translate. This website helps Myanmar/English translators contribute to the project by making human-verified translations. There are two levels of translators; basic and expert. The experts are Pāḷi scholars who also speak Myanmar. The project is nearly 94% complete and although it is still work in progress, it is considered very useful. More details here: PM12E Dictionary

🌐 Website: ClassicalTheravada.org - A Community for Discussing Orthodox Theravāda

A forum for in-depth discussions on Classical Theravāda.
Designed for practitioners focused on traditional teachings.
Encourages scholarly discussions and community engagement.
Supports a deeper understanding of canonical Buddhism.

A forum dedicated to discussing Classical Theravāda Buddhism. It serves as a space for serious practitioners to explore traditional teachings with clarity and authenticity. Unlike DhammaWheel.com and Discourse.SuttaCentral.net, this website caters exclusively to Orthodox Theravāda Buddhism. As of the time of writing, the website has nearly 250 users. Join the discussion: ClassicalTheravada.org

🌐 Website: AmericanMonk.org – This website you are reading now

Chronicles my journey as a Theravāda monk.
Provides resources, insights, and updates on monastic life.
Covers topics ranging from meditation to Buddhist philosophy.
A personal yet educational platform for learning about Buddhism.
A website documenting my journey as a Theravāda monk, sharing insights, resources, and updates on monastic life in the West.
Visit here: AmericanMonk.org

Each of these projects is discussed in detail, including how they arose and what gaps they fill. Watch the full video below to see how they all come together!"

Summary Poem:

From texts of old to screens so bright,
Pāḷi words shine in modern light.
A reader swift, a timekeeper wise,
Guiding minds where wisdom lies.
A dictionary vast, both deep and grand,
Built with scholars, hand in hand.
Forums thrive with voices told,
Theravāda, the school of old.
These tools I’ve shaped, both great and small,
To serve the Dhamma, to aid us all.
Watch the video, take a look,
A modern bridge to the ancient book.