Everything Passes - Gentle Zen Stories & Teachings on Letting Go

Tonight, rest in the quiet wisdom of Buddhist and Zen teachings on change, letting go, and the tender truth that nothing in life stays the same. Through gentle stories and simple reflections, this sleep meditation invites the heart to soften, release its grasp, and find peace in the passing nature of all things. Gentle narration is paired with crackling fire sounds and calming ambient music designed to quiet your restless mind and release the day’s burdens. Breathe deeply and let ancient wisdom carry you into deep, healing sleep. Thank you for joining us here at Sleepy Monk. 🧘‍♂️✨ Sleepy Monk offers a quiet sanctuary for Sravana, the ancient practice of deep, transformative listening. We move away from complex theory to provide a gentle, immersive space where you can quietly rest in the teachings of Zen and Buddhism. Our long-form audio offers a continual exposure to truth, allowing the wisdom of letting go and emptying the mind to be felt rather than understood intellectually. This is a place to rest in practical spiritual wisdom and find the deep peace necessary for sleep. Rooted in the ancient texts of the Buddha, this narrative also draws inspiration from a lineage of modern masters and other wise voices.