Beginner's Mind

Beginner's Mind is a mindfulness app that gently brings you back to the present moment, one reminder at a time. Inspired by the Zen concept of Shoshin, approaching life with openness and curiosity, it's designed for anyone beginning a mindfulness practice or looking to add more awareness to daily life. MINDFUL REMINDERS THROUGHOUT YOUR DAY Receive beautifully crafted mindfulness prompts and Zen questions at randomized times. Each notification is a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and return to the present moment. Set custom active hours and as many reminders as you like to fit your lifestyle. 100+ AUTHENTIC ZEN KOANS Explore a curated library of over 100 traditional Zen koans from classical texts including The Gateless Gate. "What is the sound of one hand clapping?" These timeless mindfulness prompts spark insight and deepen your awareness throughout the day. MEDITATION TIMER Start a meditation session anytime. Customize the duration, choose calming bell sounds, and track your total meditation minutes over time, perfect for beginners building a daily habit. CALMING NOTIFICATION SOUNDS Choose from handcrafted sounds including Tibetan Singing Bowls, Sacred Ohm Chant, and Temple Gong to accompany each reminder. TRACK YOUR MINDFULNESS JOURNEY Stay motivated with daily mindfulness streaks, total reminders received, and cumulative meditation minutes. 100% PRIVATE. NO ACCOUNTS. NO TRACKING. No sign-up, no cloud, no analytics. All your data stays on your device, always. FREE TO START Begin your mindfulness journey for free. Yearly subscribers enjoy a free trial to explore everything Beginner's Mind has to offer before committing. Download Beginner's Mind and bring a little more presence into every moment. Terms of Service: https://beginnersmind.netlify.app/terms