Ten Thousand Joys and Sorrows - Zen Buddhism to Fall Asleep

Hello, everyone. Tonight we will sit with one of the oldest teachings in the Buddhist and Zen traditions: the ten thousand joys and ten thousand sorrows. It is about what happens when we stop fighting with our experience and learn to let life be what it is. Through ancient stories, gentle wisdom, and the words of the Buddha himself, we explore attachment, letting go, simplicity, and the quiet peace that comes when the heart is wide enough to hold all of it. This is a long, unhurried episode meant for rest, reflection, and the slow hours of sleep. There is nothing to study. Nothing to remember. Just settle in and let the words carry you. This episode draws on teachings from the Buddha, the Zen tradition, and stories passed down through centuries of Buddhist practice. No prior knowledge of Buddhism or meditation is needed. This is an original script written, researched and created by Midnight Monk. Thank you for listening. ✨🧘🌙