I supposed this is equivalent to baptism for Christians. You captured each moment beautifully Nick. I would love to someday go for a 3 day meditation retreat there 🧘
Please tell me name of the place . Because I want to go there ❤️❤️❤️❤️. And I don't like that place where am I. And thank you so much for this beautiful video . Love From india. Not india but our village.
Letting go and ascending from humanities craziness. Providing a clear perspective from non attachment. What a wonderful and for many I’m certain, difficult path. Thank you for sharing this. Peace and love to all creatures in the universe.
It is very moving to watch this. I have tears of happiness for them. Watching them shed the layers of their old life and moving forward to a life of devotion. 🙏🏻❤️
Dear Vénérable Nick. I want to thank you so much for letting people see this buddist ceremony. All young men should have this spiritual experience at least for a period of time. It is very formative on the ground of mindfulness, self control. So important for adult life after.
@@nickkeomahavong01 is that the best place to start the Journey of being a full time Monk or where in Thailand can l do it. You mentioned Dhammakaya in other video so it can become a bit confusing Nick? 🙏🏽
@@bobbyandersson3382 You can follow the website given in the upper comment. Dhamakaya temple is a great place to start, located in the north of BKK but the retreat is in the north, great for longer meditation practice as well.
The steps leading to the ceremony is so interesting. It’s fascinating to notice some of the scars on the heads of those men. “scars of life”. Mmmm. The teachings are beautiful, I think so needed, especially in these current times. I live way out in the country which I love. My life is slower, peaceful. I so appreciate the smells, sounds, and sights on a day to day basis, the calm that is all around me. I enjoy viewing the videos. Thank you
May Buddha's peaceful principles[ Right knowledge Right Meditation Right concentration RIGHT livelihood Right speech and KINDNESS] should Keep cultivating humanity ☸️🇮🇳☸️🙏💮 love from India ☸️🇮🇳☸️🙏💮
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽 Monk life is tough, definitely not for many people. One must have the necessary merits to lead such a life. May all Monks and Nuns realise the 4 noble truths 🙏🏽
I usually watch one of your videos before my evening meditation ka Lp’ Nick. One of the methods I use to feel SABAI before actual meditation. Really appreciate your effort of making these vids.
@@onlyinparadise4613 I am waiting on renewal of my Egyptian passport, once it comes from Egypt, I will immediately get the visa to Thailand. I am blessed to practice Buddhism at Buddhist temple in Elgin, IL.
@@psjuxuen2064 I don’t deserve as I am in my first step in the Middle Way. Yet, I have faith I can cast to Buddha, Dharma and Sangha to deserve such a holy life.
Anyone who are sincere to follow Buddha's footsteps deserves a good holy life. Buddhas are all compassionate heavenly beings. Shakamuni Buddha came to this world because of his love for sentient beings. He wanted to save all beings out of Samsara. I am a Chinese Buddhist, I understand Buddhism. In fact I was ever literally save from a deadly fall by a Buddha. That was a miraculous moment, still vividly in my mind.
@@nickkeomahavong01 That has been a thought of mine before. I am adapting the basic 5 layman precepts right now. Also starting to meditate in the morning and at night too. Your response made me feel joyful 😊thank you 🙏
Hi Nick and thanks for this post; really appreciate seeing the transformation taking place in the men - their faces tell a lot and it was also great seeing these more mature men. I couldn’t help but think why they would travel with so much baggage when the first order of business is to divest one’s life and self of all possessions. It made me think either they didn’t think it through fully or they weren’t properly prepared ahead of time for what was to come. Your messages always force me into deep thinking. 😊 Also, I now have my copy of your book. Thanks 🙏 🙏🙏
The transformation from layperson to monk is beautiful! Thank you Nick for sharing their journey with us 🙏📿. Do they get new Thai names as well? How long do they stay in this program?
@@nickkeomahavong01 Yes Sir, I totally appreciate your videos, they are helping me not fear. I cling to worldly things, afraid I will miss them, afraid of change. Thank you not only for the beautiful cinematic videos you show, also for the helping me overcome fear 🙏💐
It is the actual life to live...most of the time I meditate.But sometime I find here is nothing in this earthly life.If I had a life like this. Love from India
I (a woman) shaved my hair and eyebrows off last year with a straight razor down to the skin. I kept it that way for a whole year. Letting go of the power your hair has over you is very spiritual.
This is such a beautiful process and one I would love to be a part of. I have read that it is not possible to do with asthma, if the asthma is only very mild, is it possible? Or does any semblance of asthma rule you out? Thank you
Please try and apply. It depends on the severity and each situation. I would encourage you to apply and set up an interview. idop ordination form forms.gle/Mb1eyQ1LtSKWMaro6
Thanks for sharing.. We could witness ceremony even being far away.. Are these people taking temporary ordination.. I mean becoming monks for some duration only. Metta 🙏🌷
@@nickkeomahavong01 Fine. Because once we again mix back with worldly life, we lose spiritual growth , that graph goes down.. Life has taught me many things at short span of time ...
Hey I saw that one of those men had a tattoo. What are the rules for ordaining with tattoos? I was young and a rebel and got a lot of tattoos. Can I still join a monastery?
Tattoos are not a problem for Buddhist monks in Thailand, except for tattoos that could be considered disrespectful in place that you can't cover under clothes.
Some questions: - Did you have to learn the Thai language and the Pali language? - When there is rainy weather (e.g. during alms round), do the monks use umbrellas, or do their robes just get soaked? During cold weather, do you wear special clothes to keep warm? - Can an 18-year-old ordain as a monk or do you just stay novice until you are 20 years old? Can you even join the program at that age? - If a bhikkhu breaks one of the precepts, will he be able to keep his monkhood if he admits his mistake? If so, is there a limit to how many times this is possible?
I hope you enjoy!
I supposed this is equivalent to baptism for Christians. You captured each moment beautifully Nick.
I would love to someday go for a 3 day meditation retreat there 🧘
@@juliaangelicaa5395 Thank you so much. and yes, if you are ever in Thailand, please feel free to come and join us :)
@@juliaangelicaa5395 more like becoming a priest in the Catholic Church from my understanding
@@stevieray7203 oh yes, you're absolutely correct ☺️
Please tell me name of the place . Because I want to go there ❤️❤️❤️❤️. And I don't like that place where am I. And thank you so much for this beautiful video . Love From india. Not india but our village.
Bahagia sekaligus sedih melihat nya.. Semoga manjadi contoh untuk kami di Indonesia.. Sabbe satta Bhavantu sukhitata.. Sadhu sadhu sadhu
Letting go and ascending from humanities craziness. Providing a clear perspective from non attachment. What a wonderful and for many I’m certain, difficult path. Thank you for sharing this. Peace and love to all creatures in the universe.
Aww thank you so much my friend. I hope you are doing well. Sending you blessings all the way from Thailand :)
Just One Truth, you very well said, Metta to you!
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It is very moving to watch this. I have tears of happiness for them. Watching them shed the layers of their old life and moving forward to a life of devotion. 🙏🏻❤️
Awww thank you so much valerie 🙂 it is a beautiful journey they are on.
So beautiful... I didn’t want this to end ... very powerful...blessings to all the monks ...
Thank you Ruth :)
This was so beautiful. I love the music and the ceremony made me tear up. Thank you for sharing ♥️
Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
Dear Vénérable Nick. I want to thank you so much for letting people see this buddist ceremony. All young men should have this spiritual experience at least for a period of time. It is very formative on the ground of mindfulness, self control. So important for adult life after.
Thank you so much Jeannette :)
Nick, This is another of the videos that I was happy to discover was narrated by you.
❤❤❤🙏 thank you
One day I will go on this fine journey meditation retreat.
yes please come join us. You'll love it. The environment is great :)
Where is here?
@@TV-st5kc Www.Papaemeditation.org/en/
@@nickkeomahavong01 is that the best place to start the Journey of being a full time Monk or where in Thailand can l do it. You mentioned Dhammakaya in other video so it can become a bit confusing Nick? 🙏🏽
@@bobbyandersson3382 You can follow the website given in the upper comment. Dhamakaya temple is a great place to start, located in the north of BKK but the retreat is in the north, great for longer meditation practice as well.
This brought me to tears.Sooo humbling.
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much andries
It's beautiful and brings me tears as always, you're leading them to the best direction ever in life. อนุโมทนาค่ะ
Aww sadhu sadhu. Thank you so much. Sharing this big merits with you :)
The steps leading to the ceremony is so interesting. It’s fascinating to notice some of the scars on the heads of those men. “scars of life”. Mmmm. The teachings are beautiful, I think so needed, especially in these current times. I live way out in the country which I love. My life is slower, peaceful. I so appreciate the smells, sounds, and sights on a day to day basis, the calm that is all around me.
I enjoy viewing the videos. Thank you
Thank you so much Louise 🙂🙂
Thank u for such a beautiful video! Very inspiring! I did the retreat in 2019 and your images capture all beauty and joy of Papae!
Awwwe thank you so much Helga. Hope you can come back to visit us again 🙂 hope you are doing well.
May Buddha's peaceful principles[ Right knowledge Right Meditation Right concentration RIGHT livelihood Right speech and KINDNESS]
should Keep cultivating humanity ☸️🇮🇳☸️🙏💮 love from India ☸️🇮🇳☸️🙏💮
Thank you so much 😊
@@nickkeomahavong01 🙏🙏🙏💮☸️💮
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽
Monk life is tough, definitely not for many people. One must have the necessary merits to lead such a life.
May all Monks and Nuns realise the 4 noble truths 🙏🏽
Thank you so much Yasith. You're absolutely correct. It simple, but also can be very tough :) Thank you my friend.
What greater way to spend your precious time...your precious life...in the path of Lord Buddha. Blessed by Lord Buddha. Bless Lord Buddha.
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊
What an amazingly beautiful journey. Thank you for sharing.
😊😊
I couldn't hold back tears watching this video. So powerful...
awww sadhu sadhu. thank you so much my friend 🙂🙂🙂
This was truly exciting. Could watch for hours. Thx Nick!
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂 i'm glad you enjoyed it.
I usually watch one of your videos before my evening meditation ka Lp’ Nick. One of the methods I use to feel SABAI before actual meditation. Really appreciate your effort of making these vids.
WOW that's amazing. I'm really glad it's helpful. Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊
Thank you very much for showing us the ordination.
My pleasure! thank you erwin
น้อมกราบอนุโมทนาสาธุ สาธุ สาธุ เจ้าค่ะ..ดูคลิปแล้วปรึ้มปรีติมากเจ้าค่ะ..
sadhu sadhu 🙂🙂🙂
Watching the men have their heads shaved brought tears to my eyes. Such an emotional journey. Love your videos Nick
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much erin. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Formatting towards the peace of life is wonderful .
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊🙏
A truly beautiful video. Thank you.
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much paula 🙂🙂🙂
Thank you again my friend. Always so wonderful to watch your music and I enjoy the music in the background
Thank you so much Monika 🙂
beautiful. it made me cry.
Thank you so much for sharing this, it was beautiful. Very emotional
Thank you so much Sue. It's a very big step for these men 😊 we're glad to share it with you.
Thank you Nick, it’s absolutely beautiful! Love your narration.
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much
A beautiful video. It made me very emotional watching. Thank you so much, your task are so inspiring!!
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Anne 🙂🙂🙂I'm glad we can share this experience with you.
Another beautiful video. Very moving. I could feel their nerves. I will be asking for ordination within my Buddhist school soon 🙏
That's wonderful. Sadhu sadhu 😊😊
what a monumental change for the better of self.
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂
One day I will be there. Yes, I will be like them. I don’t deserve though.
one day soon :)
Dude, you make this comment all time. What is stopping you from joining already??
@@onlyinparadise4613 I am waiting on renewal of my Egyptian passport, once it comes from Egypt, I will immediately get the visa to Thailand. I am blessed to practice Buddhism at Buddhist temple in Elgin, IL.
@@psjuxuen2064 I don’t deserve as I am in my first step in the Middle Way. Yet, I have faith I can cast to Buddha, Dharma and Sangha to deserve such a holy life.
Anyone who are sincere to follow Buddha's footsteps deserves a good holy life. Buddhas are all compassionate heavenly beings. Shakamuni Buddha came to this world because of his love for sentient beings. He wanted to save all beings out of Samsara.
I am a Chinese Buddhist, I understand Buddhism. In fact I was ever literally save from a deadly fall by a Buddha. That was a miraculous moment, still vividly in my mind.
Sadhu Bhante Nick 🙏🏻
Happy ☺️
Sadhu🙏🏻Sadhu 🙏🏻Sadhu🙏🏻
Sadhu. Thank you so much ❤❤
This was powerful! I love how this showed what it is like, the commitment and bravery. Thank you for making these videos ♥️🙏😊
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Robert 🙂🙂🙂 Maybe one day you'll get an opportunity to witness it in person :)
@@nickkeomahavong01 That has been a thought of mine before. I am adapting the basic 5 layman precepts right now. Also starting to meditate in the morning and at night too. Your response made me feel joyful 😊thank you 🙏
♥️♥️♥️beautiful - I hope to commit myself one day 🤞🙏😊
That would be awesome. 🙂 we hope to see you in Thailand
Thank you for sharing this journey of initiation into the sangha. May Buddha guide and protect. In gassho . . .
My pleasure
Hi Nick and thanks for this post; really appreciate seeing the transformation taking place in the men - their faces tell a lot and it was also great seeing these more mature men. I couldn’t help but think why they would travel with so much baggage when the first order of business is to divest one’s life and self of all possessions. It made me think either they didn’t think it through fully or they weren’t properly prepared ahead of time for what was to come. Your messages always force me into deep thinking. 😊 Also, I now have my copy of your book. Thanks 🙏 🙏🙏
Thank you so much. Many of them have a lot of luggage as they have been traveling alot and so they bring all their belongings with them.
May Buddha bless you all monks, keep following Buddha's path, May you all achieve enlightenment.
May Buddhism flourish throughout our universe.
Sadhu sadhu. Thank you so much 🙂
LORD BUDDHA HAS BLESSED YOU ALL. BLESS LORD BUDDHA.
This was wonderful, fascinating to watch. Thanks for sharing your spiritual life with us. Blessings 🙏🙏
Beautiful!!
Thank you so much :)
So beautiful Nick👍🙏 hope u will visit bodhgaya someday🙏
Thank you so much. I would love to visit one day 🙂
Hi Nick,
Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate it a lot. I am ignorant about monks and I enjoy learning. Thank you!
Take care,
Angela
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Angela 🙂🙂🙂I'm glad you enjoyed it.
How beautiful and peaceful 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much 😀
They have chosen the best path 🙏
Really Buddhism is very essential fr present world. To form peaceful😌 life
Thank you so much
Are you buddhism ?
The transformation from layperson to monk is beautiful! Thank you Nick for sharing their journey with us 🙏📿. Do they get new Thai names as well? How long do they stay in this program?
Thank you so much. The program is 30 days. When they ordain they will be assigned a monastic name :)
I wish I could experience this . So beautiful and peaceful
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much
I'm so glad I came across this amazing mind blowing video and now I understand more about becoming a monk.Thanks so much
Thank you so much leduar ❤️
This is so amazing.....I would love to do the retreat!
Your video are inspirational for me
Sadhu sadhu. Thank you so much my friend ❤❤ greetings to you from Thailand 😊
Thank you 🙏😍💐
Thank you
@@nickkeomahavong01 Yes Sir, I totally appreciate your videos, they are helping me not fear. I cling to worldly things, afraid I will miss them, afraid of change. Thank you not only for the beautiful cinematic videos you show, also for the helping me overcome fear 🙏💐
So powerful and touching.
Thank you ☺️☺️
Thanks Nick
Thank you 🙂
This is beautiful thank you for sharing.
❤❤❤😊
Thank you for sharing ❤
🙂🙂 thank you
Thank you Nick
Thank you so much Joshua :)
@@nickkeomahavong01 I recently found your channel. Although I may never become a monk I find this inspiring.
@@CranberryGraves that's so awesome. I'm glad it resonates with you 🙂🙂
I hopes after the end of the coronavirus i apply to becomes Monk in this center i can't wait to start this new life🙏🏿
Great. You are welcome to apply online now 😊
Cultivate patience meanwhile hihi
Amazing, very emotional!
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much
During the hair cutting ceremony - I just wanted to hug each and every one of them. They are entering an honorable and timeless tradition.
It is the actual life to live...most of the time I meditate.But sometime I find here is nothing in this earthly life.If I had a life like this.
Love from India
🙂🙂🙂
Wow!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much 🙂
Man do I long to take this Journey ASAP 🙏🏽
This felt so vulnerable to me. Like unmasking and showing your authentic true self...
I have to think why that came to mind and why I feel this way.
Thank you :-)
อนุโมทนาบุญด้วยครับสาธุๆๆ
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊
I wish them well and I admit I’m a bit jealous
Thank you so much. Hope you can visit us in Thailand one day.🙂
Monk”s have too have suffering just like you.
Hallo Thank You For Sharing
How Can I Contact This Monastery ?
How Many Years Can Monks Live In This Beautiful Monastery ?
Hello. You can apply online here: idop ordination form
forms.gle/Mb1eyQ1LtSKWMaro6
so peaceful
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊
Such a meaningful one.
Thank you so much 🙂
In my personal opinion, there's too much of instrumental music in the latest videos. Sometimes you just want to hear some ambient silence.
Thank you 🙏🙏
hearing nature in the background is the greatest
@@Shockwaveo yes definitely
Yes, I agree
I like instrumental music, especially in the end. It is very inspiring and harmonic!
I (a woman) shaved my hair and eyebrows off last year with a straight razor down to the skin. I kept it that way for a whole year. Letting go of the power your hair has over you is very spiritual.
😊
Beautiful
Thank you so much 🙂🙂
Made me cry.
❤❤❤😊
What music is playing beginning 19:14? It's really beautiful!
I want to do this. I need to let go the heaviness of my heart 😢
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Traducción en español,por favor!!! Bellísimo video, gracias!! Que todos los seres sean felices!!
This is such a beautiful process and one I would love to be a part of. I have read that it is not possible to do with asthma, if the asthma is only very mild, is it possible? Or does any semblance of asthma rule you out? Thank you
Please try and apply. It depends on the severity and each situation. I would encourage you to apply and set up an interview.
idop ordination form
forms.gle/Mb1eyQ1LtSKWMaro6
Okay, thank you for your reply and the link 👍
Vandami bhanteji. I try to maintain panchasheel in my life.pls prey for me.
very powerful and moving. how long does it take to go from day one to ordination?
Thank you so much. :-)
Thanks for sharing.. We could witness ceremony even being far away.. Are these people taking temporary ordination.. I mean becoming monks for some duration only.
Metta 🙏🌷
Thank you so much. Yes many of them do temporary ordinations; however, we have some people who do choose to stay behind long term :)
@@nickkeomahavong01
Fine. Because once we again mix back with worldly life, we lose spiritual growth , that graph goes down.. Life has taught me many things at short span of time ...
Those who become a monk will continue to be a monk in many lives till he is enlightened.
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu
Sadhu sadhu willy 🙂 greetings to you from Thailand.
So beautiful
อนุโมทนา สาธุครับ
Sadhu sadhu
What happens to these men after ordination, do they stay inmonkhood. Beautiful video. Thankyou
May I know where is the monastery?
Yes we are currently staying at the papae meditation retreat in Chiang Mai Thailand. Www.Papaemeditation.org/en/
Another beautiful video, Venerable Nick. This is very moving. A big step for these three. Am I correct that only unmarried men can take this step?
Thank you so much drew. Men who are married can ordain; however, we he does ordain, he needs to leave it all behind while he is a monk. 😊
@@nickkeomahavong01 Whoa!! Big step indeed!!
Sadhu. Sadhu Sadhu
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😊😊😊 sadhu
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wow
super
loven
buddhist
buddha
kul
lepo
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❤
🧘🏻♀️
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Thank you so much 🙂🙂
Namo Buddhaya 🙏🙏🙏
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Hey I saw that one of those men had a tattoo. What are the rules for ordaining with tattoos? I was young and a rebel and got a lot of tattoos. Can I still join a monastery?
Tattoos are not a problem for Buddhist monks in Thailand, except for tattoos that could be considered disrespectful in place that you can't cover under clothes.
Yes it should be ok. As long as it's not a big face tattoo 🙂
💚💚💚
Thank you so much :)
Probably in my later year's ❤️
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Some questions:
- Did you have to learn the Thai language and the Pali language?
- When there is rainy weather (e.g. during alms round), do the monks use umbrellas, or do their robes just get soaked? During cold weather, do you wear special clothes to keep warm?
- Can an 18-year-old ordain as a monk or do you just stay novice until you are 20 years old? Can you even join the program at that age?
- If a bhikkhu breaks one of the precepts, will he be able to keep his monkhood if he admits his mistake? If so, is there a limit to how many times this is possible?
Ascending , its a pretty good life...better than hos , booze and tigers
😀😀
🙏sadhu 🙏sadhu 🙏sadhu🙏from Nepal 🌈🙏
Sadhu. Thank you so much 🙂
Why do they circle three times?
It's to pay respect to the triple gem which are the buddha, dhamma, and sangha 🙂
Namo Amituofo
Namo Guan Shi Yin Pusa
Buddha Name Be Praised
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Oum Namesty 🇳🇵
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🙏🙏🙏
😊😊😊
I adhitana for the next life to become a Bhikkhu who has Saddha & Viriya in DHAMMA practice so as to achieve Nibanna 🙏🙏🙏
sadhu sadhu!!!!