The Worn Threshold
Short Zen stories for evening reading that bring stillness to a cluttered mindBy Kai Roshi
Length4h 41m
About this audiobook
In a world that never stops shouting, silence is the ultimate rebellion. Do you find yourself trapped in a relentless cycle of digital noise and mounting daily stress? You are exhausted, your mind is cluttered, and the peace you crave feels permanently out of reach. Discover a sanctuary in these pages. This collection features Zen stories for inner peace and Zen stories for beginners, providing essential Zen stories for anxiety relief. Use our Zen stories daily meditation guide to master the best Zen books for mindful living. If you continue to ignore your inner exhaustion, you risk losing your creativity, your health, and the ability to find joy in the present moment. You will remain shackled to a frantic pace that eventually hollows out your spirit and fractures your relationships. Reclaim your clarity tonight. Open this book, embrace the stillness of the evening, and begin your journey toward a calmer, more centered life today
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion, Philosophy
Length4 hrs 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Worn Threshold
2Introduction
3The Threshold of Quiet Observation
4The Monk and the Unruly Ox
5The Cobbler’s Mended Sole
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6The River That Forgot Its Name
7The Painter Who Erased the Mountain
8The Blind Man’s Lantern
9The Scholar and the Fallen Leaf
10The Mask Maker’s Reflection
11The Gate That Was Never Locked
12The Heavy Stone in the Robe
13The Burning Manuscript
14The Empty Sack on the Path
15The Climber Who Dropped the Rope
16The Unclaimed Gift
17The Tea Master’s Single Breath
18The Sweeper and the Falling Petals
19The Watchman’s Midnight Vigil
20The Monk’s Bowl of Cool Water
21The Rain-Soaked Calligraphy
22The King Who Slept on Straw
23The Beggar’s Full Cup
24The Gardener’s Wilted Rose
25The Merchant and the Sunlit Stone
26The Monk Who Laughed at the Moon
27The Sword That Could Not Cut
28The Silence That Deafened the Room
29The Master Who Had No Answers
30The Fire That Froze the Pond
31The Door That Opened Only When Pushed
32The Return to the Untouched Well
33The Dust Settling on the Floor
34The Tea Bowl Returned to the Shelf
35The Sunset That Needed No Witness
36The River That Remembers the Ocean
37Conclusion
38About the Author
39Enjoyed This Book?
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