IIT Calendar

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About this app

Welcome to the IIT Calendar, the ultimate spiritual companion designed for monastics and lay practitioners of the
Theravada Buddhist tradition. Developed by the International Institute of Theravada (IIT), this app integrates ancient
wisdom with modern discipline to support your daily Dhamma practice, study, and meditation.

Key Features:

1. Advanced Buddhist Calendar & Solar Events
Stay aligned with the monastic rhythm. Our calendar provides precise timings for:
* Uposatha Days: Never miss a lunar observance with our automated phase tracking.
* Solar Precision: Accurate calculations for Dawn (Aruna), Noon, and Twilight based on your GPS location. Choose from
various calculation methods including Sun’s Angle, Pa-Auk, or Na-Uyana traditions.
* Multi-Tradition Support: Toggle between Sri Lankan, Burmese, Thai, and Vietnamese Buddhist event styles.
* Monastic Cycles: Track Vassa (Rains Retreat) entries, Pavarana, and Buddhist Era (BE) progress.

2. Comprehensive Chanting & Pāḷi Library
Carry a complete chanting book in your pocket:
* Extensive Collection: Includes Morning/Evening chants, Paritta (Bhanavara), and unique reflections.
* Multi-Script Support: Read Pāḷi in your preferred script, including Roman, Sinhala, Burmese, Thai, Khmer, Lao,
Devanagari, and many more.
* Chant Counter & Milestones: Track your recitations and earn milestones as you progress from Novice to Master.
* Custom Chants: Create and save your own Pāḷi recitations.

3. Meditation (Stillness) Timer
Cultivate mindfulness with a dedicated meditation suite:
* Configurable Sessions: Set custom durations, preparation delays, and interval bells.
* Progress Tracking: Monitor your journey with streaks, weekly totals, and session history.
* High-Quality Bells: Authentic bell sounds to gently guide your transitions.

4. Focus & Study Tools
Perfect for students of the Dhamma and IIT scholars:
* Dhamma Pomodoro: Use the focus timer for deep study, memorization, or writing.
* Task Management: Organize your Dhamma study goals and track "Focus Hours."
* IIT Schedule: Access the official academic schedule for Suttanta, Pāḷi, and Abhidhamma classes.

5. Personalized Experience
* Multilingual UI: Available in English, Sinhala, Burmese, Thai, Khmer, Lao, and Vietnamese.
* Dark Mode: A peaceful, eye-friendly interface for early morning or late-night practice.
* Offline Access: Your spiritual tools are available even when you're off the grid.

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About the International Institute of Theravada (IIT):
The IIT is a premier educational institute dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the original teachings of
the Buddha. This app is part of our mission to provide accessible, high-quality resources for the global Buddhist
community.
Download the IIT Calendar today and bring discipline and peace to your daily life.
May all beings be well and happy.

What’s new

Update UI