The Singing Bowl

In the quiet hours before dawn, a meditation teacher named Arun lights the wood stove, brews his tea, and prepares the singing bowl that has guided his students for thirty years. This is a story about resonance — the way a single struck note can fill a room, a body, a life, and slowly fade into the deepest silence you have ever known.

What you will hear in this episode:
00:00 — Introduction
02:30 — Arun's morning routine before dawn
08:00 — The meditation hall: cedar, paper lanterns, wooden floors
14:00 — The singing bowl: copper, tin, and the memory of its maker
22:00 — Students arrive: the young woman, the elderly man, the mother
30:00 — The morning session begins: the first strike of the bowl
38:00 — Between sessions: tea, birdsong, the herb garden
44:00 — The afternoon session: the carpenter, the teacher, the teenager
52:00 — The evening session: fewer students, deeper quiet
58:00 — Arun alone with the bowl in the empty hall
62:00 — The mountain night, stars through the window, sleep

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Music track: Thoughtful by Pufino
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This episode is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or deceased, or actual events is purely coincidental. This podcast is intended for entertainment and relaxation purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing persistent sleep difficulties, please consult a healthcare professional.

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