Sleepless in Seoul
The Documentary Podcast
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Is Your Mother Sleeping?
Temple stay has become increasingly popular in recent years. In the past, it was mostly older people who would come and stay at the temple for teachings and prayer. The participants are a mix of men and women, and most look like they are still in their twenties. There's been some criticism of this kind of advice for the overstressed and sleepless. People's lack of sleep is often caused by wider issues like war culture and societa pressures. Focusing on the individual may be creating a kind of victim blaming mentality.
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