The Dhammapada for Peace - Fall Asleep to Buddhist Teachings & Stories for Rest

Tonight we return to the Dhammapada, one of the most beloved collections of the Buddha's teachings, for a slow journey through the heart of the book itself. What does it actually take to be at peace? Not as an idea, but as something lived, in an ordinary life, by an ordinary person.This episode of Buddhism for sleep weaves together Buddhist teachings, Zen stories, and sleep stories drawn from across the wisdom traditions. Themes include calming the mind, letting go, self-compassion, impermanence, mindfulness in daily life, and the gentle art of not forcing anything.Best enjoyed with the lights low, in a comfortable place, with nowhere else to be. No prior knowledge of Buddhism or meditation is needed. There is nothing to do and nothing to figure out. Just rest, listen, and let sleep come when it is ready.If this brought you some peace, you are welcome to follow the show for more long-form audio like this, and to share it with someone who could use a slower night.Original commentary, stories and script written and produced by Midnight Monk. ✨🧘🌙Translation of The Dhammapada by Bhikkhu Sujato, available at: suttacentral.net/edition/dhp/en/sujato