Gassho Podcast

About Gassho Podcast

GASSHO: Sleep, Mindfulness & Japanese Buddhist Wisdom Improve sleep. Reduce stress. Discover inner calm — guided by the timeless teachings of Japanese Buddhism. Welcome to the official podcast of GASSHO, the mindfulness and meditation experience developed in collaboration with the revered Kōyasan Kongō Sanmai-in temple. Nestled in Japan’s spiritual heartland of Mount Kōya — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — this series brings you soothing meditations, sleep-enhancing techniques, and ancient wisdom adapted for modern life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, seeking better rest, or simply exploring a quieter path through life, GASSHO offers a serene refuge through the power of Buddhist mindfulness. What You'll Find: Guided meditations rooted in authentic Japanese Buddhist tradition Audio practices to help you fall asleep and stay asleep Everyday mindfulness exercises for peace and clarity Reflections on the spiritual and cultural richness of Mount Kōya Narrated teachings for mental well-being, spiritual grounding, and emotional healing Start your journey into silence, insight, and stillness. GASSHO is more than a podcast — it's a sanctuary in sound. 👉 Learn more at https://gassho.info/en/ 👉 Start your free trial of the full app experience at: - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gassho/id6479964886 - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.gassho&hl=en

Publisher

Gassho: Mindful Zen Meditation

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jul 2025

Latest episode

11 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Feb 2026

   Sleep Story for Nights When the World Rests

   There are nights when sleep feels distant not because your mind is busy, but because the world won’t stop asking questions. Why things are happening. What they mean. What needs to be understood. This sleep story was created for those moments — when curiosity becomes tiring, and rest feels difficult because nothing is allowed to simply be. You don’t need to understand the ideas. You don’t need to follow the narration. You don’t need to stay aware. Just listen. And let the need to ask quietly r...

2. 

   10 Feb 2026

   Sleep Story for Nights When the World Softens

   There are nights when sleep feels distant not because your mind is racing, but because everything feels too solid. Thoughts feel fixed. The world feels firm and unmoving. Even rest seems to have rules. This sleep story was created for those moments — when reality feels heavy, and rest feels hard because nothing seems able to soften. You don’t need to understand the ideas. You don’t need to follow the story. You don’t need to stay aware. Just listen. And let the sense of solidity slowly loosen...

3. 

   7 Feb 2026

   Sleep Story for Nights You’re Not Alone

   There are nights when sleep feels far away not because your thoughts are racing, but because you feel separate. Separate from people. Separate from meaning. Separate from the quiet sense of belonging you once had. This sleep story was created for those moments — when loneliness feels subtle but heavy, and rest feels difficult because you feel on your own. You don’t need connection here. You don’t need reassurance or answers. You don’t even need to stay awake. Just listen. And let the sense of...

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