SutraCircle

SutraCircle is a mobile app (with optional web companion) that turns Mahayana study into a realistic daily habit without pretending to replace a teacher. It delivers short, curated excerpts from key Mahayana sutras and commentaries (e.g., Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, Lotus, Shantideva) with plain-language context, pronunciation help, and a 5–10 minute practice plan (reading + reflection + dedication). An AI layer can answer “what does this mean?” questions, but it is constrained to cited sources and shows quotes/links so users can verify. Users can join small “circles” (5–20 people) for weekly check-ins, shared reading plans, and accountability—more like a book club than a social feed. The app also includes a gentle precepts tracker and reminders for common practices (metta, tonglen, dedication of merit). The goal is retention through structure, not novelty.