AstroTibet '12 app for iPhone and iPad
Developer: Liberation Prison Project
First release : 21 Dec 2011
App size: 13.81 Mb
AstroTibet 12 is an astrological calendar for 2012 showing 38 kinds of auspicious and inauspicious days for activities such as medical procedures, travel, investments, business, parties, weddings, starting important activities, and spiritual and religious practices. Artwork, mantras with audio, and quotes are included. Prepared by Nawang Thartho with additional advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Spiritual Director of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), and Geshe Nawang Dakpa, astrologer lama of FPMTs Tse Chen Ling center in San Francisco.
Liberation Prison Project, a social services program of the FPMT, supports men and women in prison who seek our help to learn about meditation and Buddhism, to transform their lives.
Latest reviews of AstroTibet '12 app for iPhone and iPad
I had the printed version of this calendar for 11, which was great but having this information at hand from a trusted source will be great.
Im sure this app would be great for someone thats been deeply schooled in the ways of Tibet, but even then, all it does is tell you when you should or shouldnt cut your hair, get married, etc. It doesnt explain the "why" to each should or shouldnt. The art is tiny; you cant see the detail at all. This seems like the darker side of Buddhism with the unexplained superstitions and warnings to make you paranoid about each day ahead.
This is my second year using this application. It is easy to use and really helpful (especially if you are a Buddhist). It is also beautiful and I think it would be enjoyable for anyone to have on their phone or device.
Wonderful to be able to have it in app form. Makes is more accessible. Its also another way to support the LPP and hopefully encourage/ support FPMT to create apps.