Developing a Spiritual Practice | A Monk's Top 5 Tips

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

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  • @nickkeomahavong01
    @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +129

    As you develop your own spiritual path, what has been helpful for you so far? Would love to hear your experience.

    • @DisVietVetUSA
      @DisVietVetUSA 3 года назад +14

      Happy for your path as we walk in Dharma, in Teaching, in Learning Sadhu Sadhu

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +12

      @@DisVietVetUSA sadhu sadhu. Yes we can all walk this path together 🙂

    • @kentsmith1507
      @kentsmith1507 3 года назад +13

      Watching the world around me...there is truth out there but I may need to watch it more carefully...Greetings from Richardson Texas USA

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +10

      @@kentsmith1507 sadhu sadhu. Hello kent 🙂🙂

    • @kentsmith1507
      @kentsmith1507 3 года назад +8

      @@nickkeomahavong01 Thank you friend!

  • @joanitam
    @joanitam 3 года назад +60

    “ when the student is ready the teacher will appear” I love this. It’s speaks a lot to me

  • @lilouwaigl3976
    @lilouwaigl3976 3 года назад +105

    i love that buddhism is so open to any other religious or non religious teachings

    • @TheOneanjel
      @TheOneanjel 3 года назад

      What makes you say that?

    • @natalialoveee
      @natalialoveee 3 года назад +1

      That’s just him personally love him. Buddhism is actually kinda sexist. No hate just an a observation

    • @yerpderp6800
      @yerpderp6800 3 года назад +2

      @@natalialoveee weeell it really depends on how you practice Buddhism. Buddhism at its core is not sexist; it should go beyond labels in the first place, to still differentiate between man and woman shows a lack of enlightenment/old habits that haven't burnt out yet. It also depends on the sect you interact with. There are militant Buddhists that actually get violent 🤣 like breh, you are literally breaking one of the core precepts, but they do mental gymnastics in order to justify the violence.
      There are some folks high up that are sexist, like I think the current Dalai Llama has been in somewhat recent controversy for saying sexist remarks. But that's a general issue with organized religions, it's very easy to generalize a religion when you have folks that follow prominent leaders whom are mistakenly viewed to be the face of a religion. Which is honestly a ridiculous behavior since the core of religion is supposed to be very personal in the first place; religion is meant to serve as guidance for one's spiritual journey, it's not something you blindly follow and take to be the spiritual journey in itself (imo).
      It's like saying math is sexist if you have a lot of mathematicians and math institutions that push sexist ideas. Math on its own is NOT sexist, it can be discovered by oneself. Same deal with Buddhism, the dhamma is always available and can be realized, we're lucky to have people and written records available that talk about it but there have been times where no such things existed. That doesn't mean the dhamma can no longer be derived, only that it's not collected by a group of sentient beings or texts under a common label that groups them called "Buddhism". The spirit of Buddhism is the dhamma, the rituals and precepts are there for people who need assistance in realizing the dhamma but are not strictly necessary (I recommend looking into Chogyam Trungpa, they were clearly enlightened and lived the life they did to prove this point).

    • @pinkifloyd7867
      @pinkifloyd7867 3 года назад +2

      I got tired of searching, I became my own teacher ;)

    • @agoraben3644
      @agoraben3644 3 года назад

      @@natalialoveee buddhist teachings are very much NOT sexist. it’s just higher ups. organized religion is sexist, not buddhism

  • @UnovianPrincess
    @UnovianPrincess 3 года назад +393

    The only thing I have for my spiritual path is books and RUclips. I have no community that is even close to this.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +149

      We can build a Dhamma community 🙂

    • @alastairlunnon8048
      @alastairlunnon8048 3 года назад +28

      LM_Riney, I agree with you. My RUclips account has many saved videos. What would an online Dharma community look like. I would be interested.

    • @tammys701
      @tammys701 3 года назад +49

      Im the same. Zero community and to be honest sinking into depression.

    • @StephanieGhanem
      @StephanieGhanem 3 года назад +19

      If you are near a Unitarian Universalist church, they are accepting of all faiths and religions, so you could try looking in that direction for your community needs. I have looked into them myself, and as a solitary pagan practitioner, it has been nice to have an option to be part of an in-person community as well. Good luck and be well.

    • @georgedietrich8961
      @georgedietrich8961 3 года назад +41

      I'm the same way. I don't think you should be sociable just to be sociable. You probably damage yourself spiritually by picking up the bad habits of the masses. I am a loner and I think I'm better off for it. I have one close friend and a couple more who help me with my spirituality.

  • @twinkletoes1507
    @twinkletoes1507 3 года назад +48

    This feels like the beginning of a community. I’ve found you tube to be quite enlightening and a source of great comfort & inspiration during a very difficult time in my life. This is s great video!

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +4

      Thank you so much karen. It wouldn't be great to have this as a community :-) thank you for being part of it. Have a great day

    • @deborahkimball-billups6405
      @deborahkimball-billups6405 3 года назад +3

      I feel an awesome community development starting here . Thank you Nick

    • @intentionalliving7326
      @intentionalliving7326 3 года назад +4

      Amen sistah! It is precious indeed to learn and be connected this way... all around the world ☀️✨✨

  • @fernandahda
    @fernandahda 3 года назад +3

    Thank you, Nick! I consider you my new virtual and virtuous friend - thank you for all the guidance. Namaste.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад

      Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much. We can all support one another

  • @maherameen2362
    @maherameen2362 3 года назад +42

    Honestly speaking, YOU are 'Nick' is my teacher, where I belong to, and am working the best I can to be in YOUR community. I am also practicing "meditation/solicitude" and am trying to follow your daily schedule. Thanks for being there as a brother teacher.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +6

      Yessss! That's so wonderful that you are adjusting yourself. Its almost that time to come to Thailand 🙂🙂

  • @lovelyday8280
    @lovelyday8280 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this. I really appreciate your loving kindness and insight.

  • @muhammadnurfirdauslowbinab5400
    @muhammadnurfirdauslowbinab5400 3 года назад +28

    My experience
    I ' m from Malaysia
    My teacher is a forest monk we walk together to find certain places to meditate at forest , cemetery , cave and others he's Archan Sum (A Thai Monk)
    He said by purifying our minds ( hearts) from greed attachments I'll will anger and others ) all the good deeds will remain in the heart (mind) depend on how weak or strong our practice so to ensure you progress
    you find an expert teacher
    Thanks Nick your video is very interesting l will be waiting for your next video Happy New Year 2021

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much my friend 🙂🙂

    • @fleshpuppet2679
      @fleshpuppet2679 3 года назад +1

      In islam we have a branch of spiritualiism called Sufism

    • @Aoi02108
      @Aoi02108 3 года назад

      Hi, may I know how I contact the monk?

    • @fleshpuppet2679
      @fleshpuppet2679 3 года назад

      Everything is nothing and nothing is everything.

  • @Seahawkess
    @Seahawkess 3 года назад +19

    Dear Nick, thank you 🙏🏽for providing us with RUclipss because you are very kind, generous, caring. This is helping me through a new cancer diagnosis and major surgery upcoming.🙏🏽Please include me in your new sangha community once you move forward. Buddha’s teachings are blessings overflowing!🙏🏽✨🌈☀️🌹💚🌎

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +4

      Thank you so much Chana. I'm glad this channel is helpful. Sending you warm wishes regarding your health on the way from Thailand. Good luck and have a speedy recovery so you can come visit us in Thailand :-)

    • @patriciagrimaud2613
      @patriciagrimaud2613 3 года назад +1

      Chana, you are not alone.

    • @KumariKumari-fw7nc
      @KumariKumari-fw7nc Год назад

      May you be blessed with Good Health🙏

  • @0000asdfasdf0000
    @0000asdfasdf0000 3 года назад +21

    THANK YOU! THIS IS PERFECT. I'M A LAY PERSON. I WANT TO START MY SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AS A LAY PERSON AND WAS LOOKING FOR GUIDANCE. THIS WORKS. MUCH KINDNESS, COMPASSION AND EMPATHY TO YOU AND ALL LIVING BEINGS ON THIS PLANET.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Wow that's so great to hear. I'm glad its helpful 🙂 keep up the great work ❤❤

    • @alisontunny9362
      @alisontunny9362 3 года назад

      You may not know this and I offer this in love. When one uses capital letters in social media it is understood that the person is angry. Many of us don’t realise this new type of manners. Bless you!

  • @mariaa6918
    @mariaa6918 2 года назад +1

    Excellent wise advice nick. Thanks so much ......love, respect and peace to all 💞💞💞

  • @marimuthuyt
    @marimuthuyt 3 года назад +14

    With my life, I read lot of spiritual things and I heard spiritual thought from someone. First time I am hearing spiritual thought who's really following. Thanks god. I am always looking a teacher like who is one living really spiritual .. thanks for your time 🙏

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +3

      Thank you so much. I'm glad you're enjoying the content. Greetings to you from Thailand 🙂🙂🙂

    • @marimuthuyt
      @marimuthuyt 3 года назад +1

      @@nickkeomahavong01 Any plan to visit again to california?

  • @leticianinetteriospena6613
    @leticianinetteriospena6613 3 года назад +1

    Tuve un Despertar Espiritual hace 5 años y me vi en la necesidad de compartir mi experiencia e inicié un grupo de meditación. Han pasado 3 años y ha sido la más afortunada y preciada, decisión de mi vida. Soy muy privilegiada y me siento muy agradecida de tener compañeros espirituales. Vivimos cerca, en el sur de la Ciudad de México.
    Hoy podemos descubrir grandes maestros que nos orientan y nutren nuestra existencia como Tú Nick. Recibe mi gratitud y mi entendimiento.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад

      Gracias :-)

    • @leticianinetteriospena6613
      @leticianinetteriospena6613 3 года назад

      @@nickkeomahavong01Dándome Cuenta en mi meditación del contento y del gozo de sentir Gratitud. Gracias por tu video me permití reproducirlo en mi página web.
      La vida de un monje, tu vida, me parece extraordinaria, yo deseaba ser bailarina en ésta... hoy, deseo una vida de oportunidad y más afortunada y tener la posibilidad de volverme monja budista y una maestra sabia, la próxima vida!

  • @SedA2027
    @SedA2027 10 месяцев назад

    I love your recommendation about being alone and quiet, to let the dust and debris settle! I have found this to be so important to my day. For a long time I thought I was just being anti-social. What I have come to now is how clearing and settling it is for me. Thank you for your teachings!🧡

  • @janten6554
    @janten6554 3 года назад +8

    Thank you so much Nick.. This is very helpful to me. I'm actually a Catholic who has been studying Buddhism as a spiritual path for the last 5 years and ever since i started this path, I've never been more peaceful. I still fall below thought every now and then but I'm learning patience.for me, the most significant thing that happened in my life was discovering the inner side of me. I intend to keep embracing this spiritual path as I encounter different the forms of life.. 😊

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +2

      That is very beautiful. thank you so much for sharing. Keep up your wonderful practice my friend :)

  • @pailink5143
    @pailink5143 3 года назад

    กราบอนุโมทนาบุญกับหลวงพี่ด้วยค่ะ

  • @juliemielle1604
    @juliemielle1604 3 года назад +4

    Thanks for taking the time and writing to me in a previous comment! I was shocked!
    I love that you had a life before the monastery! I love that.... it makes you relatable! Your energy is soft and kind..... I want that for me too!
    Thanks

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Of course. Thank you so much Julie 😌 hope you are doing well

  • @dispinagrande1004
    @dispinagrande1004 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for your wisdom many blessings 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @kimberlydavis5034
    @kimberlydavis5034 3 года назад +2

    I appreciate your spiritual teachings. Finding a spiritual teacher who understands you and can encourage you on an spiritually level to continue on your own personal path is a challenge.

  • @secretyogi3241
    @secretyogi3241 3 года назад +4

    Thank you Dharma Friend for encouraging us to walk the path of DHARMA. Though I am not a monk, I appreciate all of you from bottom of my heart and bow down to your feet who gathered courage to become a monk and practicing DHARMA and teaching us, guiding us through compassion and wisdom. I keep all of you in my pray , stay blessed and keep teaching us.
    OM GATE GATE PARA GATE PARA SAM GATE BODHI SOVHA!.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Sadhu sadhu. Thank you so much for your kind words and support. Blessings to you from Thailand ❤❤❤🙏

  • @meditationrelaxingpeaceful5632
    @meditationrelaxingpeaceful5632 3 года назад +2

    Walking on spiritual path means try to know ourselves more closely 💕💕❤️💕

  • @anikalehr5181
    @anikalehr5181 3 года назад +3

    When you said, “all these things in your mind swirl, you’re so busy. Meditation let’s that all settle” it resonated with me. I just wrote in my journal today about swirling thoughts and how to settle them.

  • @tickytootoo453
    @tickytootoo453 3 года назад +1

    You are now one of my teachers. Thank you! many blessings to you

  • @Qieth
    @Qieth 3 года назад +31

    I guess I can wait another 24 minutes before going to sleep. Happy new year!

  • @blackheartgaming6121
    @blackheartgaming6121 3 года назад +5

    I LOVE THAT COLORFUL BUILDING IT IS JUST WONDERFUL

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +2

      Thank you. This is the cetiya at wat ban khun. The temple for the novices 🙂🙂

    • @timetoreason181
      @timetoreason181 3 года назад +3

      To deal with pitiful, hateful Christian Evangelist I introduce you to watch 'The Atheist Experience'' to learn about the Bible as it is run by ex trained pastor in Austin Texas. And there are many others too if anyone is interested.

  • @jasminplagge8820
    @jasminplagge8820 3 года назад +17

    Thank you 🙏 I'm thinking - or feeling - about becoming a buddhist nun. This becomes more and more a strong need for me. Meanwhile I'm practising and studying 🧘‍♀️🌸

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +4

      Wow. That's great. Keep pursuing the spiritual spiritual path. Sadhu sadhu. 🙂

    • @intentionalliving7326
      @intentionalliving7326 3 года назад

      Lots of love your way sistah ☀️ You will know your next step at the perfect time for you ✨✨

  • @MariusRysesonofrome
    @MariusRysesonofrome 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much. Time and time again, I would fall off my meditation and start doing bad habits that I told myself that I wouldn’t do again. You have given me a clear understanding about what I need to do in order to remain consistent and have the drive to continue. I do not have any friends and a community. My family does not understand spirituality and what I want to become. I will use these tips everyday and transform my life for the better. Thank you Teacher Keomahavong. ❤️

  • @Kat-ko4hj
    @Kat-ko4hj 3 года назад +4

    Beautiful setting thank you ... I have a great yoga community..6 days a week ... I’ve been using you tube for spiritual support...luckily I found your videos ( July 21 ) and I’m so grateful as I’m a Buddha in my heart 💜 I’m learning that with such a wonderful teacher , it’s not difficult to understand. Namasta

  • @SolKiLittleSun
    @SolKiLittleSun 3 года назад +4

    I have PTSD and was emotional abuse. Spiritual practice help me heal quick. The right method is one of the key. I actually go to the same temple you currently stay. The way you clearify spiritual practice is amazing. I'm grad I found this channel.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Awww I'm so glad to hear that your spiritual practice has been helpful to your healing. Please keep up the great work. Rejoice in your merits. Sadhu ❤❤❤🙏

    • @SolKiLittleSun
      @SolKiLittleSun 3 года назад

      @@nickkeomahavong01
      Without Dhamma I won't be able to servive. Please keep on your work.
      Rejoice in your merits. Sadhu🙏

  • @theresasaenz6008
    @theresasaenz6008 3 года назад +2

    Such wonderful practices! Thank you.

  • @luckychana8257
    @luckychana8257 3 года назад +2

    i’m glad to see a Lao person who can talk about Dharma. i hope you stay as a monk for a long time.

  • @sumitasingh8444
    @sumitasingh8444 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much, Nick, for all these videos... They are a great help... I won't say I have a teacher or a Kalyanmitra or a community as such, but I realise that whenever I need help in understanding something, I just have to close my eyes and ask for it... And then be patient about it, and help appears... Am sure I just need to continue my practice, and the next step would reveal itself to me... Been like this for 4 years now, and I am doing just fine... Sending you love & light from India!

  • @priyap9022
    @priyap9022 3 года назад

    I agree with ur point of trying things till you find your right choice.

  • @rebeccajourney3183
    @rebeccajourney3183 3 года назад +2

    As always, so helpful! Thank you and blessings to you!

  • @djphotography0119
    @djphotography0119 3 года назад +3

    Amazing
    Thank so much
    I am learning so much from you
    I feel so grateful for your efforts to help 🙏🏻

  • @terrycat7649
    @terrycat7649 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Venerable Nick. I am glad to be on the path with you. Namaste

  • @NoorMohamed-ki4zh
    @NoorMohamed-ki4zh 3 года назад +2

    Excellent talk! So true! Seek from the "universe" wholeheartedly and you shall be guided!🙏❤️Thank YOU

  • @josetteauguiste165
    @josetteauguiste165 3 года назад

    I love to listen to ur instruction,I have been meditation for over 20 plus yrs.and notice that their is a difference in levels of meditation

  • @buddhawagley5564
    @buddhawagley5564 3 года назад +5

    It’s just been 3 days I start watching your videos and it’s helping me for my inner heart. M loving it and already feeling blessed by your words sir❤️.. Much love Ohio

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +2

      Oh wow. That's so wonderful. Welcome. I'm glad you are enjoying it. Greetings to you from Thailand ❤❤❤🙂

    • @buddhawagley5564
      @buddhawagley5564 3 года назад +1

      Yes I even search your social media’s n follow you ❤️..Thank you for good words..

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +2

      @@buddhawagley5564 sadhu sadhu. ❤❤❤🙏

  • @ChillItsStillWinter
    @ChillItsStillWinter 3 года назад +3

    This is SO amazing!! I'm sitting here 😪😪 I want this life so bad. Thank you for sharing brother/teacher. I'm binge watching your videos and subscribed. I praise God for putting me on this path to find this and you. God bless you teacher. The student is ready. 🙌🙏

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Aww thank you so much and welcome to the channel 😊😊😊

  • @nataliegwiegmann5007
    @nataliegwiegmann5007 3 года назад +17

    Though I am a Christian- I can see the wisdom of having a daily spiritual practice. We don’t do chanting but do spend time singing worship songs. God says “Be still and know that I am God” feel his presence- spend time alone with him.🌟

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +8

      That's beautiful. Thank you for sharing that. And keep up with your practice 🙂🙂

    • @fleshpuppet2679
      @fleshpuppet2679 3 года назад +3

      Being consciously aware is difficult,but like all things the mind will take time to train.Each person will develop their own way and pace.

    • @Humanaut.
      @Humanaut. 3 года назад +1

      Just know that Christianity also had (has?) a mystical tradition. The mystics were always frowned upon in established monotheistic doctrines as they broke the code of dogma and tried so establish an alive and self reliant connection and experience of god.
      Usually they were ostracized for this. The knowledge has been largely supressed and excluded from the canon.
      I spent some time in a benedicta monastery and some time with tibetan buddhist monks, visited a shaman etc.
      At the end, beneath it all the ultimate goal is the same in truth.
      But our comprehension and cosmologies are very different.
      It is just a terrible loss to limit yourself to one tradition "i am a christian" - if this implies that you limit yourself to what an authority(the church) allows you to think and believe.
      But of course we will at some point find ourselves commiting more to one tradition or another if for nothing else but for the sake of practicality.
      I do think there is value in all paths and in the end the result is what counts, right ? (You shall recognize the tree by its fruits.)
      But at the same time, no matter what tradition we follow we should never be overcome by blind faith hut continuously discern what part of it is manmade thinking and lackluster interpretation and what parts of it are truth and instructive.
      We just need to remember that all of us are very imperfect in our understanding and just because someone gets elected as an authority does not automatically mean that they grasp and live in higher truths as these don't obey and bow to man made hierarchies.
      That was my ramble for the day :)

    • @nataliegwiegmann5007
      @nataliegwiegmann5007 3 года назад +1

      @@Humanaut. I keep my eyes on Jesus Christ and what he taught and how he lived (not on sinful men) He gives me grace to live by faith in his finished world on the cross. ✝️❣️👰🏻‍♀️🌟

    • @Humanaut.
      @Humanaut. 3 года назад

      @@nataliegwiegmann5007 yeah. No offense. But you sounded like a religious ideolog first time around. I was trying to broaden the horizon a little bit. When someone is deeply entrenched in religious ideology all you hear you hear with a specific set of ears and a you see you see through a certain lens.
      Not saying Jesus is bad or anything, to the contrary.
      But religious dogmatism and having blind faith / 0 critical and original thought is bad.
      Think about it. Jesus wasn't a yes man, he was a rebel in his times.
      But humans love to follow and never emancipate themselves.
      Everything you believe you only believe because someone wrote into a book. A book written several hundred years after christ by many different authors and then curated by fallible men of the church with many different interests in mind.
      The church hated mystics and people genuinely seeking connection to God.
      Usual they first get killed/denounced and then posthumously spoken holy.
      But sure. Religion makes things simple. Less thinking, discerning and less self responsiblity. The world can be a frightening and heartless place and ar least religion offers some consolation.
      But remember. It's just concepts and concepts are just thoughts. Thoughts believed in produce your reality which can then be felt and experienced as real.
      But all of the saints, they found something within themselves that gave them certainly.
      They didn't just eat a book.
      They weren't yes men.

  • @moved4567
    @moved4567 3 года назад +15

    This video comes exact at the right moment, thank you! 🖤

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +5

      Yeaaa. I'm glad to hear. I hope these tips are helpful 😊😊

    • @moved4567
      @moved4567 3 года назад +3

      @@nickkeomahavong01 they are it! 😄🤍

  • @tinaturnerization
    @tinaturnerization 3 года назад +8

    Your video popped up in my recommended suggested videos to watch. Im glad I did, thank you for your video.. I feel lost in my spiritual journey, as I feel like I'm the only one around me who wants to find deeper connection in all things while majority of people live in a materialistic world or people protray themselves as spiritual people like its a fad. This video is keeping me going today 🥰

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +2

      Awww thank you so much Tina. I'm glad its helpful. Please follow this feeling of wanting to learn deeper. Keep it up. Blessings to you from Thailand ❤❤

    • @sun0raylight994
      @sun0raylight994 3 года назад +1

      I know what you mean Tina as soon as you start talking about being conscious of your thoughts combining elevated emotion with a clear intent and drawing from the future that is unknown instead of the past creating brain and heart coherence and opening the heart chakra you lose the majority of people's attention

  • @moonwalker2324
    @moonwalker2324 3 года назад +4

    This video came to me at the right moment in my life. Thank you so much , guru 🙏

  • @_elfifle_
    @_elfifle_ 3 года назад +3

    Thank you for sharing your insights. I have found the stillness and clarity in the midst of the current crisis, getting severely ill from it at the beginning. I was longing to find this inner tranquility for a long time, but never had a "reason" to search for it - until I was forced to stand still. Looking back, I'm so grateful for what I've found, although at the same time it has been the hardest time in my life.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for sharing Elfi. I'm glad you're doing better and recovering. 🙂 greetings to you from Thailand.

  • @houseoftheblackcats
    @houseoftheblackcats 3 года назад +76

    What if you have no friends, no community? I’ve been on my own on this path for over a year. It’s hard but what can you do if you are alone? Its just the way my life is.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +32

      I think you can join a group, a temple, a retreat, an activity. It just take effort on our end. Also there are many communities online now. You don't even need to leave your home 🙂

    • @LexusFox
      @LexusFox 3 года назад +6

      @Tian333 It’s full of ego traps, I noticed.

    • @caedesworkman4715
      @caedesworkman4715 3 года назад +4

      I think he was saying not just in Buddhist practice but in goals and activities like say volunteering to help others, classes(maybe philosophy), in a mental health support group that’s positive, or anything you enjoy but going towards positive goals you all share

    • @nicolero8130
      @nicolero8130 3 года назад +3

      you don't need friends to meditate and recite prayers from a book. You can learn meditation techniques from online teachers or even better rinpoches books. The meditation will lead you to higher understanding. Not friends and not teachers, you yourself have to walk this way if speaking about real practice

    • @wingnutmcspazatron3957
      @wingnutmcspazatron3957 3 года назад +2

      I do believe in magick and prayer, and I would pray for new friends and people that meld with me and my beliefs. I'm also open to talking to anyone about anything crazy no matter if they openly judge me or not, I'm not shy. Over the span of a month I found a whole different friends group that I share beliefs with, and as we manifest and discover wonderful new spiritual truths, we have eachother to share and be excited with. I agree with the other person, set your intention through magick or prayer and go out in the world not afraid to be who you are now. It will all shift according to who you are, and will reflect thw new you. I lived my own proof.

  • @vishwanathgshirodkar4081
    @vishwanathgshirodkar4081 3 года назад +7

    Books like Autobiography of Yogi,Many live many masters, Gospel of Ramakrishna have taught me a lot. They have guided me in the journey of spirituality. Used to meditate daily for an hour and I could see a lot of improvement in my creativity skills, I used to love to meditate, used to wake up at 3:33am jlt and few others but working on my temper was not that easy. After some incident at home :( I have stoped meditating and trying to begin again.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +2

      Yes pick it back up and keep going my friend. It's very important. Cheering you on from Thailand 🙂🙂

    • @nicolasmartin73
      @nicolasmartin73 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for the books titles.
      It is when you feel down that you need it even more, I hope you will find your path to freedome again my friend.

    • @vishwanathgshirodkar4081
      @vishwanathgshirodkar4081 3 года назад

      @@nicolasmartin73 thank you 🙏

  • @SnarlingMaiden
    @SnarlingMaiden 3 года назад +1

    I was at a point in my life and was tempted, my friend counseled me, it was not what I wanted to hear, yet what I needed, I understand this message. thank you for sharing this with us

  • @madhavangopalan7463
    @madhavangopalan7463 3 года назад +10

    I appreciate your talk. I reminded about lunch to Monks 3 4 times. I won’t deal with money If they send it is ok I f they don’ t also it o k what has to happen will only happen What cannot happen however you try I It won’t happen That is the truth. Any how I will remind them the last time. Nothing is in our hands so detached from good things also. Let you be my 1st friend among Monks. Thank you very much🙏😀😄🌹❤️

  • @shutong8
    @shutong8 3 года назад +1

    I am so happy to have Bhikkhu/Bhante/Ajahn Nick Keomahavong as my teacher and spiritual friend in my present life. Sadhu..sadhu..sadhu..🙏🙏🙏

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад

      Sadhu sadhu. Thank you so much. I'm glad we can share this spiritual path together 🙂🙂

  • @marianeal3164
    @marianeal3164 2 года назад +1

    You are a teacher to us🙏

  • @teacherrobin3192
    @teacherrobin3192 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Nick! For letting me see into a monks routine in much more detail! Ther world of answers is key to our essence!

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you Robin. It's my pleasure.

  • @lydiaperezdeoliveira656
    @lydiaperezdeoliveira656 3 года назад +2

    Your words always speak to my heart. Gratitude!

  • @shrutijoshi553
    @shrutijoshi553 3 года назад +2

    Hello Nick ji ... very crucial tips shared by you..... thanks once again.... on my spuritual path , dhamma has contributed a lot ... following 8 precepts , teachings of Buddha are always with me 24*7 .. I totally surrendered towards Buddha,Dhamma, Sangha ... I totally dissolved in it ... one thing i observed is that as i am staying alone with my son Dhamma always kept wrong people out of my life... Many of my friends say me that dhamma will not allow people with wrong intention to come in contact or close to me.... i got this great boon from dhamma.
    Namo Buddhay ! With lots of love & METTA to you all!

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +2

      Sadhu sadhu. That's very big merit. Its important like you said to stay with the Dhamma. I'm glad you are experiencing the effects 🙂

  • @pajefoster2494
    @pajefoster2494 3 года назад +2

    Thank you. Namaste. Peace & love from Pensacola Florida. We are One. 🙏❤🌱

  • @mercedesrodriguez6312
    @mercedesrodriguez6312 3 года назад +11

    Happy New year Nick, as usual your message is what I need. I can't wait for your chanting videos as chanting mantras is my scape. Thanks for being here, you are my virtual virtuous friend 🙏

  • @pankajrajay9890
    @pankajrajay9890 3 года назад

    Whenever i feel i am getting away from dhamma,i listen to ajhan's dhamma talk,i listen to your talks as well.
    As i listen to you or ajhans i have this strong feeling of becoming a monk. I think i have not that good paramis,i am stucked in this material world.
    But i feel lucky too having tasted dhamma in this life

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад

      Sadhu. Continue to surround yourself with the Dhamma 🙂🙂

  • @Ning1992
    @Ning1992 3 года назад

    I'm a seventh day adventist but i apply the lessons i learned from your videos.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад

      Beautiful. Thank you so my friend :)

    • @Ning1992
      @Ning1992 3 года назад

      YOU GET THE DEPRESSION OUT OF ME 🥺.

  • @caedesworkman4715
    @caedesworkman4715 3 года назад +10

    I truly believed I was shown this for a reason thank you 🙏🏼 namaste

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад

      Wonderful. Thank you so much my friend 😊😊

    • @deborahkimball-billups6405
      @deborahkimball-billups6405 3 года назад

      @@nickkeomahavong01 These videos are so helpful to learn from and just hear . I have no sanga here . This feels close to a community. Thank you

  • @ashwinsunshine2782
    @ashwinsunshine2782 3 года назад +4

    Amituofo Amituofo
    Namo Guan Shi Yin Pusa
    Namo Guan Shi Yin Pusa
    🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
    💎 Namo Amituofo 💎

  • @bernadettefrancis7159
    @bernadettefrancis7159 3 года назад +5

    So helpful to me as i am in a journey to transform. Thank you so very much.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Awwwe wonderful. Keep it up Bernadette 🙂🙂🙂

  • @MannyManDeLaTorre
    @MannyManDeLaTorre 3 года назад +1

    Just what I needed to hear! Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @nicholasbishop6731
    @nicholasbishop6731 3 года назад

    A time alone, and to get it, these days is hard. But, one should strive for it. It is important for all our mental wellbeing, as well as our physical and spiritual needs.

  • @stardustdiamond8576
    @stardustdiamond8576 3 года назад

    My journey been up and down my mentor infinite water Ralph smart lots of gratitude to him has help and inspired me l am very emotional sensitive and l ve been doing Instagram videos I have stop eating meat and dairy that was inspired by my mentor but your very wise as well and your engery so relaxs I enjoy listening thank you much appreciated lot of gratitude to you

  • @lindal6291
    @lindal6291 2 года назад +1

    Ground oneself with the chanting meditation garter guard daily daily daily 👍

  • @stocktrend839
    @stocktrend839 3 года назад +1

    Its so soothing to listen to you. Thank you very much. You are an inspiration for my spiritual path.

  • @ngonigriffith1491
    @ngonigriffith1491 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for the video. I came off my self-imposed ban of RUclips because I miss the spiritual videos. Yours is one of them. I learned a lot while being off of social media. One, I have a lot more time to care for not only myself, but also others. I was able to get my dog's diabetes under control, I was able to help my elderly parents more around the house. I was able to spend time in deep Bible study. Now I miss the community. I miss watching videos that help me on my spiritual path. I enjoy watching your videos even though I am not Buddhist because I have never met anyone so dedicated to staying spiritually strong and encouraging others to follow morality over anything else. I need a virtuous friend like you in my life right now. So thank you for making these videos!🙏👍🙂

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Awww thank you so much. And congratulations on the wonderful work you have done. It's a big deal. Keep it up. And like you said, its important to have a middle way. It's ok to use technology for its intended purpose. If it helps to support your practice, then it can be a good thing also 🙂🙂❤

  • @michellecrane6547
    @michellecrane6547 3 года назад +1

    You are an amazing teacher! Im so glad I found your channel

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад

      Thank you so much michelle. Welcome to the channel :-)

  • @musclehustle4566
    @musclehustle4566 3 года назад +1

    I get amazing insight into myself, listening to the thoughts you share, very valuable and joyful to listen to, so at in this moment in time youre a teacher to me, Thanks

  • @lisavancuren3243
    @lisavancuren3243 3 года назад

    The podcast 'A skeptic's path to enlightenment' has pulled me through this last year. I feel like I belong when I listen.

  • @divinespace217
    @divinespace217 3 года назад +3

    Thank you Nick for your videos. They truly inspire me as I continue on my spiritual journey. I sense your beautiful spirit and your advice resonates deeply with me. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and handing it on a "silver platter". May your journey continue to be rewarding and I wish you love and peace always. I am from the Caribbean - thousands of miles away from Thailand but as you say, the teacher arrives at the right time.

    • @dinaisis2991
      @dinaisis2991 3 года назад +1

      Where in the Caribbean are you? I'm in the Caribbean too

    • @divinespace217
      @divinespace217 3 года назад +1

      @@dinaisis2991 Saint Lucia and you?

    • @dinaisis2991
      @dinaisis2991 3 года назад +1

      @@divinespace217 I'm in Barbados but my family is from St. Lucia.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Awwwe thank you so much. I'm glad its helpful. Keep up the great work 🙂🙂 greetings from Thailand

    • @divinespace217
      @divinespace217 3 года назад

      @@dinaisis2991 Great!

  • @hengsiewgin8524
    @hengsiewgin8524 3 года назад

    For me only the pain can lead us to see more process and reality.No pains,no gains.
    Sadhu🙏🏻Sadhu🙏🏻Sadhu🙏🏻

  • @juliaangelicaa5395
    @juliaangelicaa5395 3 года назад +6

    I would like to do #4 and #5 more often.
    Thank you Nick for continuing to make these type of videos. It's so inspiring 🧘 really!!!

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Julia. This makes me happy. I'm glad it's helpful. Thank you so much 😊😊😊❤

  • @Lallamarada1
    @Lallamarada1 3 года назад +3

    Beautiful! this loving energy and peace the you reflect is so much needed in our world🌎 😌 thank you 🙏.

  • @forzastella1
    @forzastella1 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Nick for your videos and for sharing your thoughts to the world 🙏🏻. Sending you love and light ❤️✨

  • @deborahkimball-billups6405
    @deborahkimball-billups6405 3 года назад +1

    Thank you . I've been watching this alot

  • @marlenerichardson4429
    @marlenerichardson4429 3 года назад

    If I can share something very personal. I’m Christian but i had lost my faith. I stopped going to church and stopped talking to God but one rainy Sunday I had this urge to go back. I pushed this feeling down for hours and hours but eventually I had to go or I felt I couldn’t rest. The first time I walked into the church I started crying and couldn’t stop, I felt so silly but I did manage to calm myself and enjoy the service. That was a turning point for me

  • @at7512
    @at7512 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for your insights. Much gratitude 🙏🏽

  • @nidhi0211
    @nidhi0211 3 года назад +2

    Nick! Not sure how but you always have answers I am seeking for. Recently I have been dealing with anxiety and feelings of loneliness and I have been contemplating going back to serve at a Vipassana center which is about an hour drive one way and I kept wondering how am I going to do so regularly given I am a nurse working 12-hour continental shifts. Your perspective solved this conflict in my head.
    I have been constantly desiring to surround myself with this type of community as I do not feel that I fit in anywhere else. I have this desire to learn about my true self as the suffering of being disconnected within is too painful. I believe it is a long journey especially when I am not really around people I seek to surround myself with. Thank you for sharing!

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Wonderful Nidhi. Yes please incorporate this in your schedule. It takes time to commute but it will be worth it and bring you so much joy and peace ☺️☺️

  • @priyasinha9369
    @priyasinha9369 3 года назад +3

    Was very impressed after watching this video. I am an ardent Buddhist follower but the problem with me is that I don’t have any teacher or friends who could be of any help to me. My only guide is books and RUclips. Pls help me find a teacher and a spiritual friend.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +3

      Thank you so much my friend. Maybe you can try joining some activities or groups. There are both in person groups and virtual. This may help. Also try going to meditation retreats also if possible 🙂

  • @maike2356
    @maike2356 3 года назад +3

    This is so precious and valuable. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and experience with us.

  • @eviebelle08
    @eviebelle08 3 года назад +3

    Thank you. This was simply great tips and easy to understand. 🙏🏼

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад

      Wonderful. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much 🙂🙂

  • @constantkiffer7924
    @constantkiffer7924 Год назад

    Thank you once more Ven. Nick for your spiritual motivation ☺️🙏🏻
    You ‘re a constant inspiration for me/ us 🤗🙋🏻‍♂️💫

  • @sun0raylight994
    @sun0raylight994 3 года назад +2

    Excellent universe brings me the knowledge i just listen and the way your voice made me feel confidence in your advice☮️

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад

      Awww thank you so much. I hope it was helpful for you 🙂🙂 greetings to you from Thailand

  • @AnnPorterCourtTherapist
    @AnnPorterCourtTherapist 3 года назад +4

    thank you and I appreciate you -

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Awww thank you so much Ann 🙂 greetings from Thailand.

  • @nashpal1
    @nashpal1 3 года назад +1

    Thanks nick. U r helping many and esp with you taking time to reply each one...it makes a huge impact to most. I always fell that I have no purpose in life. All my focus is on my business and earning. Started meditation 2 years ago and life was better, I was more content and calmer but now I don’t feel that esp with my inconsistency in meditation. I am looking for inspiration to continue with my meditation and be contented in life

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Hi nash. Thank you so much. Yes try to keep a daily practice if you can. But also take the time to explore other areas outside of work as well. Do your best to keep balance 😊😊

  • @SithCelia
    @SithCelia 3 года назад +1

    Thank you, Nick! These videos have really been helpful and a joy to watch.

  • @sheincha3817
    @sheincha3817 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for your guidance, Ven Nick😊

  • @propertyinvestment659
    @propertyinvestment659 3 года назад +4

    Sathu -kha LP. Nick. Much appreciated your sharing.

  • @dannialvanos1377
    @dannialvanos1377 3 года назад +1

    I give thanks that l come across you..l think l have a just find my teacher. 🙏

  • @RavenMadd9
    @RavenMadd9 3 года назад

    thank you Ven .Nick

  • @vallovesnature8449
    @vallovesnature8449 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful video Nick! You have a wonderful way of explaining things. Thank you🙏🏻

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Awwwe thank you so much Valerie. I appreciate your kind words ❤❤❤🙏

  • @nancyb.9759
    @nancyb.9759 2 года назад

    Thank you so so much Venerable Nick.

  • @lamjay5189
    @lamjay5189 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Bhante 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @JasonPolkovitz
    @JasonPolkovitz 3 года назад

    I'm glad I found this video today. I kind of need it. Thank you.

  • @kenlee2923
    @kenlee2923 3 года назад +4

    The most important one is the first one. It is hard to find the sense of belonging especially when you are highly intelligent or if you are more mature than people your age. Even with the people that I hang out with, I don't feel a sense of belonging. I feel alone, even though I hang out with them alot because I don't have much in common with them.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Yeah its important to find people we can connect and learn with.

  • @medina4600
    @medina4600 3 года назад +2

    Incredible video. These tips are practical and serve as stepping stones to reaching that inner silence. Thanks for the upload. God bless.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад

      Awww that's great to hear. Thank you so much ❤❤🙏

  • @summerrain888
    @summerrain888 3 года назад +1

    This video came to me in a very hard time to focus, you were like the teacher I was looking for to bring me back. Tank you. 🙏🏻

    • @summerrain888
      @summerrain888 3 года назад

      I wish you were my teacher

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Thank you jipianu. Keep up the good work. Cheering you on all the way from Thailand :-)

    • @summerrain888
      @summerrain888 3 года назад

      @@nickkeomahavong01 thank you from the bottom of my heart it means a lot to me your blessing 🙏🏻

  • @gsogso3444
    @gsogso3444 3 года назад +1

    Namaste...thank you