Buddhist Stories to Help You Let Go and Fall Asleep - Zen Buddhism for Rest

Tonight, we slow down and practice the quiet art of letting go. Through Zen stories for sleep and gentle Buddhist teachings, we explore attachment, acceptance, self-compassion, and the peace that appears when we stop holding on so tightly. Nothing here needs to be studied or remembered. Just settle in, let the lights be low, and let the words carry you toward rest.
This episode draws on more than two thousand years of Buddhist wisdom, from the Buddha's earliest teachings on impermanence and the second arrow to the simple, grounded insight of the Zen masters, woven together into one long, unhurried journey for sleep, relaxation, and inner peace.
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Original stories, commentary and script written and produced by Midnight Monk. ✨🧘🌙