
Sleepy Monk is a peaceful place to end the day, made for overthinkers, restless minds, and anyone lying awake with racing thoughts. We share calming Zen stories and gentle Buddhist teachings to help you fall asleep tonight. Each long-form episode weaves ancient Buddhist wisdom into soothing sleep stories for deep sleep, sleep meditation, and nighttime listening. Narrated softly over gentle fire cr... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 78 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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Tonight, discover ancient Zen Buddhist wisdom that reveals why we struggle and how to find lasting peace. Through profound stories, we will journey through hidden patterns of the mind that create unnecessary suffering. These timeless teachings gently... more
Many of these Zen stories and koans were originally written in the thirteenth century by the Japanese Zen master Muju. Others come from Zen monks and books published in Japan around the turn of the twentieth century.
We present a curated compilation... more
Tonight, we begin where every spiritual journey begins: with the feeling that something is missing. This is the first stage of the Ten Bulls, traditionally called "In Search of the Bull." We will explore ancient Buddhist stories that honor the quiet ... more
Tonight, rest in one of the most powerful teachings in all of Zen Buddhism: the quiet discovery that just to be alive is enough. Through gentle stories and the ancient koan of the Sun-faced Buddha and the Moon-faced Buddha, we explore what it means t... more
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I learn a good amount of buddhist wisdom while making me fall asleep every time!!
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Long-form Buddhist and Zen storytelling pairs gentle teachings with practical reflections on mindfulness, compassion, impermanence, non-attachment, and inner calm. Episodes move through linked parables, teacher-student exchanges, and familiar images from nature and everyday life, then draw out lessons listeners can apply to their thoughts, emotions, and daily routines. Soft narration, ambient music, and fire sounds create a bedtime setting, while recurring themes of acceptance and returning to the present give the stories a consistent, contemplative feel. The format suits listeners looking for soothing nighttime listening as well as accessible introductions to Buddhist ideas, especially those who want reflective guidance without a fast-pace... more
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