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3 Hours of Zen Stories & Buddhist Teachings for Complete Mental Relaxation | Zen Buddhism
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- 🌙 Experience ancient wisdom that calms the restless mind. These timeless Zen stories gently guide you to profound relaxation, like a cool breeze clearing storm clouds from your consciousness. 🌿
Each story offers a moment of peace in our busy world. Listen now and discover the inner tranquility that has always been within you, waiting like the moon behind passing clouds. Your journey to deeper rest begins with a single breath.
For those wishing to continue this journey of wisdom, I recommend "Zen Flesh, Zen Bones" - a beautiful collection of Zen stories that has guided my own practice: amzn.to/3YDEpl4
At Moon Mind Temple, we transform ancient wisdom into Buddhist guided meditations that lead you to realms of profound sleep and inner peace.
Like moonlight on still water, Zen Buddhism gently illuminates the path to deep rest, where timeless Buddhist teachings meet modern relaxation techniques.
Each meditation creates a sanctuary where your restless mind can finally surrender, turning ordinary sleep into an opportunity for healing, spiritual renewal, and awakening to life with greater clarity.
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0:01 - Introduction: A Powerful Secret
1:55 - The Empty Boat
7:38 - The Monk and the Tiger
15:23 - The Two Arrows
24:42 - The Mustard Seed
35:33 - The Farmer and the Horse
44:54 - The Buddha and the Angry Man
54:58 - The Monk and the Teacup
1:04:07 - The Buddha and the Robe
1:13:13 - The Two Monks and the River
1:20:31 - The Empty Cup
1:27:49 - The Zen Master and the Dirty Road
1:34:32 - The Master Archer
1:43:21 - The Zen Master and the Heavy Stone
1:51:04 - The Two Traveling Monks
1:58:18 - The Cricket in the Temple
2:06:32 - The Zen Master and the Strawberries
2:15:03 - Polishing the Mirror
2:23:50 - Pointing at the Moon
2:32:02 - The Farmer's Horse
2:40:11 - The Cup of Tea
2:48:21 - The Gate of Paradise
2:56:32 - Rikoan's Moon (Note: The text refers to "Rioan's moon" but the speaker says "Rikoan's moon" in the audio at this timestamp)
3:03:48 - Choosing the Right Boat
3:12:54 - The Sound of One Hand
3:20:17 - The Sacred Mountain
3:30:22 - Conclusion: Reflection on the Journey
What a thoughtful guide! Thank you for taking the time to create this.
@@Moon-MindTemple You should have done this from the beginning.
Whoever reading this comment, I really hope you find peace and strength to live through the day. Whatever you're going through right now, I promise it'll be okay. 🥰
Thank you and same to you ❤
In hospital with heart attack and all the machine and human noises, lights on all night, blood draws every two hours, vital signs taken in between, and you gave me precious sleep.
Sending you so much strength. Honored this could offer precious sleep during such a challenging time. Wishing you healing.
Your words moved me deeply. I'm so glad you found even a little rest in such a hard moment. Hoping for your fast and full recovery!
Sending you infinite loving and healing energy ❤❤❤
The nurse that cares for these people in straight nights. Please gos let this work for sleep
I AM with u.❤
This is exactly what I needed now. I have been going through a period of paralyzing depression and constant anxiety. Acceptance is the key.
Thank you for sharing. Be kind to yourself. Sending you strength. 🙏
Try to make these feelings the object of meditation. Slowly and repeatedly bring your breath to the area where they manifest in your body. Fully feel them, settle directly into them. Watch them from your awareness. You can even ask yourself the question "when was the first time I can remember feeling this way". I use this technique when I feel panic and anxiety that can be excruciating at times. Much love to you.
Me TOO!
Its gotten so crazy i keep making myself sick, literally.
We got this.
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I had gotten myself so stuck that i began using coping mechansims.
I crashed.
Thank you. 🙏🕊
Here are 2 links you might find inspirational.
Google search Ramana Maharshi-Be as you are Chapter 12 Experience and Samadhi...Sahaja samadhi-the unified field of awareness or Born Again.
If your mind can generate chemicals flooding the brain= creating depression.There exists another state of awareness that is ever new JOY & PEACE.
And Google search Pleadian contactee Billy Meiers material with a narrative by Randolf Winters...hit the video icon.
To anybody who's reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life !!
😊 I will try to find that book! I’m stressed out a lot if the time. Thanks for the recommendation!
Z as haywohot 😊😮
Thank you and you as well! You and this comment section are so refreshing and comforting! If only everyone had this sentiment.. You helped me tonight, thank you!
This prayer helped me so much and a miracle occurred!
🎉great gratitude for Buddha 's teaching.
Can't express how absolutely invaluable this video is. I need it, you need it, everyone needs it. Thank you
Your words mean so much. Thank you. 🙏
"Sending out good vibes to everyone who reads this! May your life be filled with happiness, joy, and endless laughter. Engaging with this comment will shower you with luck throughout the day!" ❤❤❤❤☘❤🥰❤❤🥰🥰🥰
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❤plthank you. 🙏🏻 AMEN
May you also be filled with happiness, joy and endless laughter, day after day after day! 🙏
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Amen 🙏 Namaste 🌈 Hallelujah ♒✨🕊️
Thank you so much ,same to you ❤💕🙏🏼🙇🏻♀️
You don’t have to pretend to be okay. You don’t have to explain why you’re tired. The truth is, life can be heavy sometimes. And even the strongest hearts need a place to fall apart. Let this be your reminder: you are not weak for needing rest. You are human.
I love this, thank you ❤x
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Tru dat, most def 🕊️🙏🌺💟
Yes!! Plus I have arthritis, sucks the life outta me, as it were, has me in a wheelchair. I am contented, joyful. I have one that has me making excuses. When Im up, I am up, I always have somethings to keep me happy-busy. I'm creative, not extremely talented, but I get things done. Btw, yes, I've shown them the door, permanently. Ty for reading & may you rest when you need to without excuses. This is not measured by money. ❤you all.
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"The Force is Strong With This One"
Very Strong
This isn’t just a meditation - it’s a bedtime story for the soul.
A source of perhaps infinite wisdom. I make it a point to listen to portions of it daily. Before going to bed and after waking up. What a treasure trove.
Shout out the the people listening to this just trying to sleep
Me. I need to sleep urgently.
Dont shout im trying to sleep
@@ozymandias6089came here to say this 😂
I didn’t realize how much my mind needed this until I sat in stillness and let every word wash over me. These Zen stories aren’t just teachings - they’re medicine for the soul. Thank you for creating a space where silence speaks louder than thoughts.
Thank you for this beautiful insight. 🙏
Excellent stories! Buddism has a lot to teach us. Its a path to peace.
We are not humans having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience. As above, so below. As within, so without ❤
This is exactly what I needed right now. I’ve been battling a wave of paralyzing depression and relentless anxiety-and hearing this reminded me: acceptance truly is the key.
To anyone reading this and silently struggling, know you're not alone. I’m sending you peace, strength, and the quiet courage to keep going. One breath, one step at a time. 🌿💛
Nice, one breath at a time. That's a wonderful meditation 🌺🙏🕊️
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The in the powerball i find challenges too
🌟 “As someone who treasures every free moment listening to narrated stories, I just want to say-this channel feels like home. Your voice carries more than just words; it delivers wisdom, comfort, and peace to hearts like mine, even from far across the world in Cuba. Thank you for reminding us that our value is not defined by the world’s noise, but by the quiet understanding of those who truly see us. May all who listen here be blessed with peace, compassion, and clarity on life’s path. This isn’t just storytelling - it’s healing.” 💛🙏
I so appreciate hearing the thoughts of someone in Cuba. Thank you for sharing.
The Buddha and the angry man, I needed this. Must practice this in these times with so much anger in the country. So helpful. Namaste
I find every day, hundreds of times a day, People are incredibly nice and polite.
People are probably 100 times more nice to each other than they’re not. We tend to focus on the negative.
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As MUCH as I love this channel, I do not like the commercials. The "Get Sleepy" channel does not have commercials. I recommend giving that channel a try as well. 😊
This is so deep and hit hard. Let’s work on spreading this by liking this if you have shared it with someone
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Came for stories woke with more 😊
For me, this one is the best of many of your videos for sleeping with. Stories, not lectures or judgement, are perfect for sleep. Won't even try any more of your others now. Unless they are very obviously story-centric.
Thank you for this video.
So glad you found this story format perfect for sleep and woke feeling more! Thank you for your kind words and clear feedback.
Each story is like a cool spring, gently soothing a weary mind. The tale of the monk and the strawberry taught me a valuable lesson about being fully present in the moment. A peaceful instant between two tigers - truly profound.
Wow… this went straight to the heart. 💔🧘♀ Sometimes, a single message arrives at the exact moment you need it most. I've been quietly navigating a heavy cloud of anxiety and self-doubt lately, and hearing this felt like someone gently placing a hand on my shoulder, saying: “You’re not alone.” 🌧➡🌤
The reminder that acceptance is the beginning of peace-rather than resistance-is something I’m learning to return to, again and again. It’s not easy. But it’s real. This kind of deep wisdom doesn’t just comfort you-it realigns you. 🙏✨
Let’s not just keep this for ourselves. If this touched you too, let’s keep the ripple going-💗 like it, share it, and maybe someone else out there will feel a little less alone tonight. 🌍🕯
Thank you for your beautiful and insightful comment. 🙏
Beautiful. My heart has been so heavy and hurt lately x❤
I pressed play just to fall asleep… now I’m wide awake contemplating the meaning of rice bowls and clouds. ☁🍚 Who else is floating in thought?
Three hours of stillness, simplicity, and deep inner truth. These Zen stories aren’t just words-they’re gentle lanterns guiding us back to ourselves. In a noisy world, teachings like these are a sacred pause. Thank you for creating space for peace.
Buddha is simply the best avatar. Perfectly understood the best type of wisdom to deliver. His teachings focus on Life and its understanding. Simple and practical. 🙏🏻
Everyone who enters our life is a part of our karmic journey - no one is here by accident.
Some bring us joy, others bring us challenges. But each person is a mirror - reflecting past karma or delivering a lesson our soul needs to learn.
When we meet others with mindfulness and gratitude, even pain becomes a doorway to healing.
Because on the path of awakening, there is no such thing as “the wrong person” - only people who arrive at the right time, with the right lesson, for a heart ready to grow. 🙏
Nice, very nice from a sage perspective 🕊️🙏🌺
I make it through about one story and then off to La-La Land, and I wake up contemplating some Prime Truth. What could be more pleasant? The tone and tenor of the delivery is superb. Much appreciation.
❤❤💔 I’ve been through crippling depression and anxiety. It felt endless 😞.
But I learned: acceptance is the first step to healing 🌱.
🌈 If you’re struggling, you are not alone. Small daily acts - like drinking water or going outside - are signs of strength.
🧠 “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”
💖 Keep going, brighter days are coming.
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Even just the sound of your voice brings me peace. Thank you for being a light in this noisy world.
🙏 Thank you so much for your kind words.
😂😅😅🤣🤣Welche Ironie, die Einleitung.... Tiefschlaf durch den Buddha, innerer Friede kommt von innen etc....
😅What irony, the introduction of deep sleep by the Buddha ; inner peace comes from within, and so on...
so deep and relaxed, hope everyone enjoys
Zen Buddhism is my spiritual food every night. It's amazing. In my dream I see things I've never seen before. When I wake up my mind is clear and everything feels light. I'm pretty sure I'm practicing correctly.
I don't know how anyone would fall asleep to this. The narrator sounds intrigued and excited to me.
I wasn’t planning on commenting, but maybe someone here needs this. I spent years feeling like I was chasing my tail, repeating the same patterns, stuck in loops I couldn’t explain. Then I stumbled on The Hidden Jung Files by Elena Graves. It connected dots I didn’t even know existed-about my shadow, my fears, my purpose. If you’re feeling stuck too, maybe this is the nudge you need. Sending you love and clarity on your journey.
I got the best sleep of my life using these teachings. I woke up and was no longer transphobic, antisemitic, or racist. Thanks for changing my life with these Buddhist lessons.
What better thing to be changed into! Thank you 🙏
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Let's go back to antisemitism, I'm begging you
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Matthew 22:36-40
A quiet journey through story, silence, and self. Thank you for the calm. 🙏🕊
Buddhism teaches us that peace comes from within - not from the absence of conflict, but from the presence of understanding
Wise words. Thank you for this clear and profound insight.
Love these messages and I listen while I drift off to sleep but the ads spoil this beautiful experience..
i’m begging you, read the book The Law Behind The Laws by owen hermstring - it’s on another level
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Why?@@LindaKayHolevas
I search on internet but neither the book or author seems to existed ?
If it's a scam who are the 300ppl that like it@LindaKayHolevas
It popped up before i even finished search
Where are you? @dominicmaribrasero2911
This is truly a wonderful 'balm for the soul!' 3 hours of Zen stories and Buddhist teachings helped me find calmness and balance in my busy life. The soothing narration and profound content create an ideal space for relaxation and contemplation. So grateful to whoever compiled and shared this video!
This video is a radiant beacon of hope! 🌟✨ I’ve been wrestling with waves of doubt and restless nights, feeling like I’m drifting in an endless storm. But this message? It’s like a warm embrace from the universe, whispering, “You’re enough.” 🙏 The wisdom here-about embracing the present and letting go of resistance-has sparked a quiet revolution in my soul. It’s not just calming; it’s transformative, like sunlight breaking through clouds. 🌈 If this resonates, let’s amplify this light-share it, like it, and let’s lift each other up! 💖
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and radiant reflection!
This is so relaxing for my state of mind. I made a break from my job. Haven't been working for 1 year and am starting on the 2nd of June with God's blessings. Also, on the process of getting visa for other country. During this period of time I worked on myself a lot.
This video reminds me on some peasfull places in my quart.
I wasn’t planning to write anything, but maybe someone else out there is feeling the same way I was-not quite sick, but not quite well. Just this low-level feeling of being out of balance, like your body’s asking for something you can’t name. I tried to ignore it, thought it would pass. But it lingered. When I came across The Hidden Herbs by Anette Ray, I didn’t expect much, but it turned out to be exactly what I needed. It helped me slow down and listen-to my body, to the seasons, to the quiet wisdom of plants. It didn’t change everything overnight, but it gave me a way back to myself, and sometimes that’s all you need.
Thanks
thanks for recommending, just got it on their website
Well that’s an interesting perspective to take on a Buddhist Mindfulness meditation video
Pill popping people need more mindfulness and meditation
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Oh my gosh, did this arrive at the right time. I'm more in need of this than I've ever been and there it was on my list - thankyou for helping this serendipity to happen and maybe, just maybe, save me 🙏❤️
Honestly, I’m skeptical but also hooked. How can a single strawberry moment change your whole outlook? Tried it last night and woke up less anxious - no joke! 🍓✨
Such a beautiful reminder of impermanence and acceptance. These Buddhist parables always bring me back to center.
The tigers of past and present are a wonderful reminder of how my life fluctuates from remembering the past to thinking about the future, rather than enjoying the peace and tranquility and potential chaos and real chaos of the present.
That's a wonderful text, thank you 🙏🕊️
According to Buddhist wisdom, everyone who enters our life does so for a reason. Whether they bring joy or challenge, each person is a reflection of our past actions or lessons we need to learn. Instead of seeing encounters as random, we are reminded to approach them with gratitude, knowing they are part of our spiritual growth.
Indeed ❤️ and every challenge leads to spiritual growth
We all have worries & anxiety, everyone looks normal ! But you can’t see the scars that we all hide !!
Blessings & light upon you !
God bless you.Deep research or focus on a task relieves my depression. The worst thing I can do when feeling depressed is lie down with an idle mind. Immersive reading in a book or anything that interests me helps me. I call it starving my depression. You must starve it by filling your mind with deep concentration on anything interesting or intriguing.
Appreciate the share and am sure this can help many more!
This is very beautiful. Thanks for giving me strength as I go through the loss of my best friend.
Sending you strength and light. Deeply sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing!
Hello I too lost my best friend ,it was some time ago now but I have not forgotten the pain ,I will think of you and send you peace when I do my meditation tommorow .Loosing my best friend was almost one of the hardest things Ive been through .So much yearning for her to be here ,to laugh with me and cry with me ,it was exceptionally harsh each morning when id wake and know she was not going to answer if called .If you ever need a friend to listen to you you can DM me and I will listen
It's truly wonderful to see such deep and inspiring content coming from you! 🌟❤ You're spreading so much positivity to others - thank you for creating such a healing space! 🙏😊 Wishing you good health and continued success in inspiring the community! 💫💛🌿✨
Thank you so much for your beautiful and encouraging message. It means a lot.
This is so powerful lessons of life. I needed this teaching to help others who have a lot of pain and continue in suffering
Wow is this good for the soul the mind just unbelievable how it can switch everything off
Thanks for sharing. It has never been so useful during the most difficult time in my life. Wisdom!
I hope this helps! I am so anxious about what is happening in my country, I can’t sleep!
Loving others is part of loving yourself❤❤
Lovely, intelligent and helpful. So much more so than any religion.
Wonderful! This video is a treasure trove of profound Zen stories and Buddhist teachings. Each story carries its own unique message, from embracing impermanence to dealing with negativity. I really appreciate how the video summarizes the 'hidden keys' within each narrative, making it easy to remember and apply. A truly insightful and thought-provoking video! ✨
I couldn't sleep last night, and this was perfect! I was able to doze but when I woke periodically and heard that beautiful voice telling such enlightening stories I didn't mind being awake at all.
Oh, that is true peace. Being up and awake at night and calm 💟🌔🙏
There’s something sacred about the way this video brings us back to ourselves. In a world that rushes and demands so much, these moments of stillness are more than just breaks-they're reminders that healing is not a race. 🌿
To anyone reading this: you’re not alone. Whether you're battling silent storms or just trying to catch your breath between life’s demands, know this-you matter. Your presence is enough. Your heart is doing its best. Be gentle with yourself.
This is amazing. Life changing. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you so much!
God bless your stauners
Serenity. Namo Amitabha Buddha.🙏🙏🙏
Your creativity knows no bounds! I’m always inspired after watching your videos.
Deep thoughts delivered so accessibly. Big respect.
Thanks!
Thank you for creating such a healing and loving space. In a world full of noise and anxiety, this video is a gentle reminder that we are not alone - that peace is still possible. May your channel continue to bring light to those who need it most. ❤
Thank you for your kind words ❤️
this is exactly what I needed, it help me think more clearly
This has really grounded and centered me. I have been struggling so much with feeling sad and discouraged.🙏🏻thank you💕
This video is like a breath of fresh air for the soul. Perfect for winding down and finding peace. Thank you for sharing this beautiful wisdom. 🙏
Thank you for your beautiful words! 🙏
"You don’t need to fix the mind-you just need to stop believing everything it says. These Zen stories aren’t instructions; they’re invitations. Invitations to sit, to breathe, to simply be. True relaxation isn’t about escaping thoughts-it’s about watching them pass like clouds, knowing the sky was never broken."
The creativity in this video is top-notch!
So Much Gratitude for this amazing nourishment to our Souls!💫✨🥰
This was the best sleep
I heard all 117 stories. Still awake.
Hang in there 😢
😂 you made me laugh
Ah~ the journey of awakening 🤗🦋🌹
Maybe you were meant to hear them all then 🤷♀️
Are there really 117 stories here? AND you don’t fall asleep? Sounds like it was a Rites of Passage…unless you are still struggling with sleep/insomnia.
Wishing you and All, more ZEN sleep! 🙏 😴 🐑 💤 🕉️
Very well done, souths my twice broken heart. Thank you.
Soothes
Time guaranteed to heal that
A beautiful and superbly narrated compliation. These inquiries/reflections/meditations (in the Marcus Aureleus sense) could aid many.
Ah, Marcus! He's the man. Read from his Meditations daily.
Wow, this worked. Was tossing and turning for a while when normally I’m a really good sleeper.
The alarm just woke me up from a deep sleep with this video still playing.
THANK YOU!
Haha I remember putting this to play next and listening to the intro and that’s literally all I remember so I can recommend. 😂
Commercial woke me up as soon as I feel asking. I was loving it up until that point.
Thank you for this beautiful gift, after suffering many years for someone that was coming and go in my life this video explains why I was suffering so much for him, now he decided to leave me again and the practice of non attachments is helping me, I chose peace today.
That's a beautiful gift to yourself. Sending you much light on your path of non-attachment. 🙏
Life requires planning, anticipation, reasonable threat aversion, including suspicion & discipline. W/o these, we'd radically increase our suffering. So these beautiful lessons are only 1 side.
Each story is a doorway to inner stillness. No need to rush-just breathe, and you will hear the whisper of truth. 🙏
This video helped me unlock a new sensation in my mind. Calmness.
Thank you for listening. 🙏
Thank God this showed up on my news feed and saved me from doom scrolling 😅
Coincidences do not exist.😉🙂
The Buddha taught commercials don't belong in relaxation videos.
Maybe
The Buddha taught choosing to bear ads and pay for TH-cam premium and not complaining about either.
@@lafarell he did teach how to be humble.
The Buddha taught we can let go of frustration that comes with an occasional commercial. Sleep through it, or don't. It doesn't matter. Thanks for the Buddhist content. I won't hold onto anger about the commercials. Good night 🌉
Manjushri agrees
good story, spirituality helps me relax, easy to sleep
Thank you for the feedback!
6:34 Zen Buddhism reminds me to let go and simply be.
So lucky to find this, I plan on sharing 😅
Thank you for this calming and inspiring channel
So much appreciated! Thank you.
There's one ad I found close to halfway. If you're asleep by then and not disturbed by it, well and good.
This is awesome. Thank you Much appreciated 🙏
Every saying from the ancients is like a compass guiding us through life’s chaos.🧭
I think a better understanding of the "empty boat" story is that the boat is empty -- even if there's an angry and contentious pilot steering it. It's not an accomplishment to control one's ego -- it's an accomplishment to realize that all egos are empty, and by themselves, are just another force of nature, to be steered around when necessary.
Thank you for this beautiful wisdom. ❤ 😊
Really well done, thanks for the fun time!
Zen and Ads....how compatible....Kenny says, "Look into my eyes, look into my eyes, the eyes, the eyes, not around the eyes, don't look around my eyes, look into my eyes, you're under."
A necessary evil, I know😂 thanks for listening!
5/29/25 Grateful continue to stay present
Beautiful. Grateful you're here 🙏
Always know it will get better
I like this video