Siddhartha App
Buddhist Sleep Stories
The Siddhartha app turns ancient Buddhist wisdom into beautifully narrated bedtime stories — with ambient sounds and a sleep timer to quiet the modern mind.
Download on the App StoreYour nightly companion
Stories, sounds, and stillness — everything you need for restful sleep.
Crafted for peaceful nights
Stories from ancient traditions
Journey through Jataka Tales, Zen parables, Pali Canon stories, and the life of the Buddha. Each story is carefully selected and narrated to guide you toward sleep.
Ambient sounds
Layer gentle rain, river, bonfire, forest, or ocean sounds beneath any story. Adjust the volume to create your perfect sleep atmosphere.
Sleep timer
Set a timer and let the stories carry you to sleep. Choose from 5 to 60 minutes, or let it play until the story ends. Stories autoplay seamlessly until your timer runs out.
Daily Dharma
A reflection for every night
Each day brings a new dharma teaching — a short contemplation drawn from Buddhist wisdom to carry with you into sleep.
Let go of judging outcomes
The farmer met every turn of fortune with the same word — maybe. Not because he didn't care, but because he understood that no single moment tells the whole story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Siddhartha
What is Siddhartha?
Siddhartha is a Buddhist bedtime stories app. Listen to beautifully narrated tales from Jataka Tales, Zen traditions, Pali Canon, Buddhist Parables, and the Life of the Buddha — designed to help you wind down and fall asleep peacefully.
Is Siddhartha free to use?
Siddhartha offers one free story to try out. Premium subscribers get access to the complete library, ambient sounds, sleep timer, and all future content.
What types of stories are included?
Our library spans five Buddhist traditions: Life of the Buddha, Jataka Tales, Pali Tales, Zen Stories, and Buddhist Parables — each carefully adapted for modern listeners.
What is the Daily Dharma?
Each night, the app surfaces a Daily Dharma — a short teaching or reflection from the Buddhist tradition, along with a micro-practice to carry into your evening.
What's included with Premium?
Full story library across 5 traditions, curated collections, ambient sounds, sleep timer, word-by-word subtitles, and all future stories and features.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Go to your device's Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions > Siddhartha > Cancel. Your access continues until the end of the current billing period.
How does the sleep timer work?
Set a timer from 5 to 60 minutes, or choose "End of story." When the timer runs out, playback fades and stops automatically. Stories autoplay in sequence until the timer ends.
What data do you collect?
We collect minimal data to provide the service — your account info, listening preferences, and basic analytics. We never sell personal information. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
How can I reach support?
Email us at hello@valtrium.co. We typically respond within 24 hours.
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