The Original Face: Zen Stories & Buddhist Teachings for Sleep

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Follow for more Zen stories: https://www.youtube.com/@thesleepymonk?sub_confirmation=1 Hello, everyone. This is Episode 10 of The Zen Path, a series exploring foundational Zen Buddhist teachings through gentle stories and reflections. While designed for restful listening and sleep, you can also follow the episodes sequentially for a deeper understanding of Zen: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzkSy_aOeaFCjEI_4ostZk323tJASPZWd Tonight, we explore a profound Zen teaching about who we truly are beneath everything we have become. This teaching is called The Original Face. Through ancient Buddhist stories, we discover that what we seek has never been missing, and a quiet peace reveals itself, one that was here all along. Gentle narration flows alongside peaceful ambient music, creating the perfect atmosphere for deep rest. Together, we will look at what remains when our names, roles, and stories fall away, and how recognizing our true nature brings us home to a stillness that was always waiting. Let these timeless teachings carry you into restorative sleep. There is nothing to find, nothing to become. Simply rest in what you already are. Thank you for joining us here at Sleepy Monk. 🧘‍♂️✨