Buddhist Monks - Who Are They and What Do They Do?

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  • Опубликовано: 17 июн 2024
  • Buddhist monks are known to have a shroud of mystery around them. They are secluded, invisible, and hidden from most of the world. This short documentary was my attempt to give you a brief glimpse into the life of a monk and behind the scene of the monastery.
    The monk's life may not be understood by many so hopefully, this video will you an exclusive look into our world. It will answer questions as to why we do the things we do, what we ordain, and how to train ourselves.
    Speaking from first-hand experience, the monk training and monk's life is not easy, self-development is not easy and making a commitment to a disciplined practice is not easy. But with that said, each day we continue to make a choice to pursue this path.
    I hope you enjoy this video and please feel free to leave your thoughts below. Would love to hear from you :)
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Комментарии • 2,1 тыс.

  • @jasonpickersgill2743
    @jasonpickersgill2743 Год назад +50

    I turned to the Buddha around 6 years ago to free myself of suffering. It made a difference then and still does today in how I get through tough times. I spend even more time alone now in my 50’s and I am more at peace with it because the most important relationship is with myself 🙏🏼

  • @luh9597
    @luh9597 4 года назад +497

    buddhist monks are creating the balance we need for this world to work

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +14

      Sadhu 😊😊😊🙏🙏🙏

    • @kaykay3585
      @kaykay3585 4 года назад +3

      i was wondering how they perceive their actions to impact the world

    • @treestrip9752
      @treestrip9752 3 года назад +1

      @@Parmenides7 right! Look I'm all for meditating but how are they balancing the world. It seems self serving to me, they go into there place of the unknown that's great and all but is that it.

    • @tomdemaline5148
      @tomdemaline5148 3 года назад +4

      The answer to that question is in the video. Everything the narrator talked about is balance. And getting the test of the world to practice the Dhamma would indeed balance the world

    • @MemoryLoss..
      @MemoryLoss.. 3 года назад

      You said the truth

  • @marblesthecat3861
    @marblesthecat3861 4 года назад +301

    I started following the Buddha about a year and a half ago. It has brought peace to my life. I'm still learning about the Buddha... Thanks for this presentation... peace and blessings

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +6

      Awww thank you so much for the support my friend.
      Where are you from?

    • @marblesthecat3861
      @marblesthecat3861 4 года назад +3

      @@nickkeomahavong01 Tulsa Oklahoma

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +4

      @@marblesthecat3861 oh wonderful. Im from California 😊😊

    • @marblesthecat3861
      @marblesthecat3861 4 года назад +2

      @@nickkeomahavong01 awesome.... There's a Buddhist temple and monestary in Tulsa. Ive driven through the property, but I've never stopped and visited. I'm doing it all on my own. Buddhism is not large here.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +2

      @@marblesthecat3861 oh i see. Yes, go visit it. I would love to hear your reaction after 😊

  • @violett562
    @violett562 4 года назад +290

    I'm from Mexico, I'm a Catholic but I truly admire and respect Buddhism. I am interested on learning more about Buddhism beliefs. I love the way you see life and the peace you give to us through your example and discipline💞

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +7

      Thank you so much. That is very kind of you. ❤❤ i really appreciate the support.

    • @NiteRythemzRadio
      @NiteRythemzRadio 4 года назад +3

      @@nickkeomahavong01 If you are still interested in larning about Buddhism, there are 3 schools, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana [Tibet]. Look on the web under Dharma Material, there is a firm in Taiwan that will send you free books. All you have to do is fill out a book form and it will take you up to half a year to get your books.

    • @mrrobot2878
      @mrrobot2878 4 года назад +4

      Hinduism, buddhism or be it any non abrahmic religion....there are no beliefs...my friend

    • @Lucky_Kounna
      @Lucky_Kounna 4 года назад +1

      I'm a mexican as well and I am a shinto religion with catholic

    • @michelem140
      @michelem140 4 года назад

      I am catholic and even though monks are so calming in this video, I must say i really like my religion a million times better. Jesus is so amazing, teaching us to go out and spread the word about living a good life, and to live our best life in being there for each other. These monks seem like good folks, but what the heck are they doing for each other and the world? That's what's missing in this lifestyle and doing stuff for others is a huge part of who I am.

  • @ejosephgraham
    @ejosephgraham 4 года назад +57

    Living my life like a monk has helped me to get through these times. I’m so thankful I discovered this life style.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +1

      Awww so wonderful 😍😍

    • @thanaang1455
      @thanaang1455 2 года назад

      Agree with you, we don't need to be a monk but we can apply part of their way of living to our live.

    • @kabitapoudel5515
      @kabitapoudel5515 2 года назад +1

      But I have one question. Is it possible to come back in Normal life after becoming a monk ??

    • @SoulshineWavy
      @SoulshineWavy Год назад +1

      @@kabitapoudel5515 yes you can do whatever you want you can go back

  • @handojojohn6176
    @handojojohn6176 4 года назад +175

    Buddhism is very different from conventional religions .. Buddhist teaching is very profound.

  • @jclaytoncabral5106
    @jclaytoncabral5106 4 года назад +604

    "Why would anyone want to seclude themselves from the world?"
    That is simple; because this world is full of not so nice people who value money and power over human life.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +38

      It's important to go inside ourselves 😀

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +7

      @SuperDukka well said my friend 😊😊🙏🙏

    • @axelf4515
      @axelf4515 4 года назад +4

      The way to our growth is through relationships and interactions with others. Many Buddhist masters said this: theory means nothing if we do not put it into practice.

    • @travisgrant5608
      @travisgrant5608 4 года назад +1

      James ... Yes. They are called republicans!

    • @olumesevicter3433
      @olumesevicter3433 4 года назад +1

      What the fuck are you saying

  • @serenity6564
    @serenity6564 4 года назад +134

    3 levels of wisdom to be developed
    Study.
    Reflection.
    Intuition.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +4

      😁😁👏👏👏

    • @radiantrenee406
      @radiantrenee406 4 года назад +2

      That was so deep. I sooo need that in my life right now

    • @troy3456789
      @troy3456789 3 года назад

      Intuition is not that important, in fact it's probably the least reliable way to find a life led by things we can prove. Intuition can and will lead you on roads to places you don't want to go. Best to let the facts that survive scrutiny lead you and calm you.

    • @serenity6564
      @serenity6564 3 года назад

      Robert Paulson i strongly disagree, but thanks for sharing.

    • @serenity6564
      @serenity6564 3 года назад

      Robert Paulson nobody asked. i dont care.

  • @mr.killer2536
    @mr.killer2536 4 года назад +61

    I am BUDDHIST from India and send peace and love to all world.... Namo Buddha🙏🇪🇺❤️

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +6

      Sadhu. Happy new year from Thailand 😊😊

    • @mr.killer2536
      @mr.killer2536 4 года назад +1

      @@nickkeomahavong01 U2 sir 🙏

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      @@mr.killer2536 😊😊

    • @padsvj9255
      @padsvj9255 3 года назад +1

      @@mr.killer2536 your name identity doesn't convey your claim of following the basic precepts of Buddhism. Hahahahaha😂😀 ☺️😎

    • @user-qe5nr8bu8o
      @user-qe5nr8bu8o Год назад

      Dude your name is mr. Killer come on

  • @RA-IL
    @RA-IL 4 года назад +65

    They look so peaceful. One day i will achieve that peace in my heart.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +2

      😊😊😍

    • @jitalyj-feelingit1008
      @jitalyj-feelingit1008 4 года назад +1

      If you avoid or give up pple, career, passions what is their to be stressed about?

    • @RA-IL
      @RA-IL 4 года назад +1

      @@jitalyj-feelingit1008 sadly money my man. I live in the bay area where rent is out of control.

  • @SotheaOfficial
    @SotheaOfficial 4 года назад +47

    Do good receiver good.
    Do bad receiver bad.
    Buddha’s teaching helped me to live by myself and lived in a peaceful life.
    I'm now in Cambodia 🇰🇭.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +1

      Awww awesome. That's wonderful.
      Greetings from Thailand 😊😊

  • @eddieleong6490
    @eddieleong6490 Год назад +2

    The key sentence.... Change ourselves before we change the world. Such a profound statement.

  • @MoMo-ng4sv
    @MoMo-ng4sv 4 года назад +23

    This has encouraged me to become a Buddhist monk❤️ I was Muslim btw but I found peace and truth in buddhism Respect ☯️

  • @rodney1234ize
    @rodney1234ize 4 года назад +42

    Giving up everything including your passions and dreams in life is something I could never do, massive respect to these Buddhists monks and their selfless way of life. Leaving behind all your attachment to this world is something easier said than done if not impossible for many of us.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +2

      😀😀🙏🙏

    • @christacunningham4511
      @christacunningham4511 2 года назад

      @Mary Antonio you’re ignorance is showing maybe you should meditate on that question and answer it yourself when you’ve grown.

    • @desireechoate7583
      @desireechoate7583 2 года назад +3

      Joining the Army forces you to leave your family, passions, hopes, and dreams behind as well. I have met people from all over the world in the Army. And as you can see in this video these monks come from all over the world too. For both, the Army and Buddhist monks I think anyone can do it. They both just require training. In my opinion, being a monk is easier since it's all about peace instead of violence. And naturally, most of us long for tranquility. You're becoming one with yourself and I feel like if each of us didn't have so many distractions and needs this is actually quite natural to become like this. We all yearn for some type of fulfillment and most of us would consider ourselves spiritual in a way. In reality, we are forced to have to provide for ourselves and our families and work until the end of our days kind of like the laypeople in the video. These monks are blessed they have the villagers taking care of them and providing all of their material needs. This makes focussing only on your spirituality quite easy when they wipe out almost all distractions and physical needs of life. I do have a problem with how fresh, clean, and well-tooken care these monks look while the villagers giving them all they have looked quite poor. Also in comparison with how developed the monk's infrastructure is to how the shacks the villagers live in, it seems wrong. Being a monk is not impossible and again anyone can do it if they have the will and when in the perfect circumstances like these guys. These men are no different than you or me or those villagers because we are all human. It does not seem right to me that hardworking laypeople lay at their feet and worship them almost as if they are the gatekeeper to their own faiths/karma. This type of training is rewarding for the self though and I'm sure opens a great door to the growth of your own spirituality.
      Focussing only on mediation and spirituality offers a great reward to the individual in which they reach enlightenment and feel a great sense of freedom. However, this does not make them better than anyone else or more hierarchal than the poorest man. We are all still meek humans who need something greater than ourselves to reach Nirvana. And that "something" cannot be found in even the most disciplined human monk. It is found in the true God.

    • @rodrigoreyes7075
      @rodrigoreyes7075 Год назад +2

      ​@@desireechoate7583 I recommend that you read the autobiography of lee dhammadaro a Buddhist monk of the Thai tradition, that way you can see how the monk lifestyle is not as easy as you perceive it, it is extremely hard to be a monk in an Any place you are, and you shouldn't compare them to soldiers, monk are trained to attain peace, love compassion stillness of the mind- body and liberation of suffering, soldiers are made to destroy, the only create bad for themselves and others. Also people is not required to feed or donate to monks, thay do it voluntarily because they appreciate the monks and their wisdom.

    • @jeffreyjackson5229
      @jeffreyjackson5229 Год назад

      While I will acknowledge that it's a struggle. Going against the tide always is, however, if one is to engage in the struggle, the first step is motivation. Your motivation has to be at least equal to the dream and the passion. If it's not, you are wasting your time. Secondly, you must take an honest assessment of the passion and the dream. Do you honestly think that they will eliminate all craving and suffering or just cover them up? What I have found about us is that we are never satisfied. No matter how good we may have it, we are never satisfied, at least not for long. Just something to think about.

  • @omaroba1490
    @omaroba1490 4 года назад +64

    Respect and Love here from USA. Im a Christian but i practice Buddhism a little and try to meditate when i can. Its really peaceful in a Big world.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +4

      Awww wonderful. Thank you for sharing Tony. Much respect to you. I'm also from the US as well. California specifically 😊🙏🙏

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +2

      And keep up your meditation practice 😊😊

    • @Great515
      @Great515 4 года назад +3

      Buddha Bless U my brother 🙏🙏🙏

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +1

      @@Great515 😊😊

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      @Ajo Aja 😊😊

  • @arvylife
    @arvylife 4 года назад +73

    Im from indonesia also im islam and I love learning about buddist religion. Its beautiful thought

    • @yokeboonfong4565
      @yokeboonfong4565 4 года назад +8

      Largest monastery is in Indonesia. Borobudur Wat.

    • @arvylife
      @arvylife 4 года назад +1

      @@yokeboonfong4565 yes thats right. have you ever went to borobudur?

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +4

      Awww that's wonderful. Thank you for taking the time to watch this video. I appreciate the support 😀🙏🙏

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +1

      @@yokeboonfong4565 ohhhhh I'll have to check it out. Is it the largest regarding the facility or the grounds? I don't know too much about it.

    • @arvylife
      @arvylife 4 года назад +1

      @@nickkeomahavong01 i wish you next time goes to borobudur temple in indonesia

  • @eternalone1353
    @eternalone1353 4 года назад +28

    I felt something, still feeling something, a calmness in every breath, a blissful atmosphere🙏

  • @friday5303
    @friday5303 4 года назад +28

    I am proud of a Buddhism. Love from Myanmar.

  • @rubypandey1587
    @rubypandey1587 2 года назад +4

    seeing this i am inspired to become as a monk for some years really tears falling from my eyes thanks nick

  • @akitodaisuke6532
    @akitodaisuke6532 4 года назад +19

    Just respect those monks. They leave their home and renounce all the desires for teaching humanity.

  • @radiantrenee406
    @radiantrenee406 4 года назад +17

    Honestly, my family and friends would be mad asf if they ever saw me this happy, calm and peaceful like these monks. 😣

  • @parenam6480
    @parenam6480 4 года назад +15

    Thank you, Nick and your Team. I shared this VDO to Meditation Class in Chicago. People are inspired and understand more about Buddhist monks.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      Oh sadhu sadhu sadhu. That is amazing. Thank you so much for the support 😊😊
      Sending you blessings from Thailand 😊

  • @rajkamble5782
    @rajkamble5782 4 года назад +33

    Everyone should read "Buddha & His Dhamma by Dr.B.R.Ambedkar" to understand Buddha and his teaching.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +5

      Awesome. Thank you. Ive never read that before.

    • @alaskaonpause
      @alaskaonpause 4 года назад +4

      Babasaheb was a true Bodhisattva.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      @@alaskaonpause oh i see

    • @olumesevicter3433
      @olumesevicter3433 4 года назад

      Wow he must be tottaly different than jesus christ they both tottaly don't have the same story who are you again?

  • @idontbelieveingod9543
    @idontbelieveingod9543 4 года назад +35

    *as a Atheist, I going to Buddhist monetary next year for learning!. I exciting!. That place is so beautiful and quiet place*

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +2

      Oh awesome. Which one are you going to?

    • @idontbelieveingod9543
      @idontbelieveingod9543 4 года назад +2

      @@nickkeomahavong01 I heard that place through my friends, in Myanmar. Right now I living in Myanmar for next 2 years and it's call Buddhism for foreigners.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      @@idontbelieveingod9543 ohhh wow. That's wonderful. I didn't know that existed. That's great.

    • @civi12132
      @civi12132 4 года назад

      @@idontbelieveingod9543 Buddha also was an atheist.....he rejected the idea of God and soul...... Buddhism doesn't believe in any God but believe in peaceful mind , escape from cycle of suffering and to be happiness and humanity....
      I am the place where Buddha got enlightenment Bodhgaya,Bihar India ..
      Came here and see the real teaching of buddha

    • @vvelvettearss
      @vvelvettearss 4 года назад

      thats cool! i would love to visit and spend time in a monastery. im in the UK are there any organisations to give a lead to start?

  • @pianochicpiano
    @pianochicpiano 4 года назад +16

    This documentary was so beautiful. It made me cry. Thank you.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +1

      Awww thank you so much pam. Your comment is so kind and very touching. It just made my day. Thank you so much for the support and kind words 😁😁😁
      Greetings from Thailand 😊

  • @paipai9545
    @paipai9545 4 года назад +25

    This vid on its own felt like meditation 💜

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +1

      Awww thank you do much. I'm really glad you said that. That really was my intention 😀😀
      Im glad you picked up on it. 🙏🙏

  • @spiritofzen7022
    @spiritofzen7022 4 года назад +7

    I feel so blessed to be a Buddhist, the best gift the universe has bestowed upon me. Many blessings to the Buddha, and all sentiment beings 🙏🏽❤️

  • @timeout8057
    @timeout8057 Год назад +2

    This is beautiful.

  • @humanityin1minute898
    @humanityin1minute898 4 года назад +19

    Dear Nick, what a beautiful video! Thank you for sharing it with us 🙂 even though, probably the majority of people watching this are not monks, it is very warm and I guess it will inspire many of us to a journey of wisdom. It is the example that we can inspired ourselves without doing exactly the same as the other that inspires us. It’s the soul that rises the inspiration and not the task itself. 🙂🙏🏻 hugs from Portugal

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      Awww. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video. I appreciate the support and your kind words. Thank you.
      Sending you warm wishes from Thailand 😊😊🙏

  • @flon-_-fighter4165
    @flon-_-fighter4165 4 года назад +13

    Meditation is mastered by Buddhists, that's why they are so calm and positive. i love this video, thanks for showing it sir 😁

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +1

      Awww that's so kind of you. Thank you so much my friend for the love and support. It means alot 😍😍

  • @gabrielfinch1117
    @gabrielfinch1117 4 года назад +1

    Awesome video. Much needed. I appreciate you speaking slowly, clearly and concisely.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +1

      Awwww. Thank you so much my friend. I appreciate the feedback 😊😊😊
      Greetings from Thailand.

  • @RealVishwa49
    @RealVishwa49 3 года назад +25

    I'm an atheist person bt when I see Monks I thought they calling me to their place for peace ✨

  • @ryannyamz1473
    @ryannyamz1473 4 года назад +47

    I almost slipped into nirvana just by watching this..

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +4

      Awww. Haha! That's very kind of you. Thank you so much. This just made my day 😊😊😊

    • @ryannyamz1473
      @ryannyamz1473 4 года назад +1

      @@nickkeomahavong01 🙏🏿🙏🏿

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      @@ryannyamz1473 😊😊

    • @olumesevicter3433
      @olumesevicter3433 4 года назад +2

      You're a pussy if you almost slipped into nirvana while watching this awww

    • @berlinjack9178
      @berlinjack9178 4 года назад

      Nirvana is not a that much easy thing to achieve . You must reach with a long journey step by step

  • @aalyahvalentine1602
    @aalyahvalentine1602 4 года назад +247

    Me: watching this cuz I wanna marry avatar...the last air bender

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +29

      Wow. Amazing 🤣🤣

    • @eleanor3903
      @eleanor3903 4 года назад +5

      Same....

    • @aalyahvalentine1602
      @aalyahvalentine1602 4 года назад +5

      @RICHA KUMARI .....look it up

    • @tropigame3270
      @tropigame3270 4 года назад +11

      RICHA KUMARI avatar is a monk from a show, it’s is an amazing show if you like action and wisdom, a ton of wisdom

    • @aalyahvalentine1602
      @aalyahvalentine1602 4 года назад +2

      @@kimpumpkim2193 ew..nah I claimed him.

  • @monikaolausson4158
    @monikaolausson4158 Год назад +1

    What a beautiful video. Thank you Nick

  • @supornratmalamai5377
    @supornratmalamai5377 3 года назад +3

    Once again, I cried watching this video and the concept of meditation is so clear by your explanation. You 're working hard on it and take all of your energy, your ability sending this MESSAGE out to the WORLD. Sathu.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад

      Wow. Sadhu sadhu. Thank you so much. I'm glad this video resonates with you. I'm glad to be able to share this with the world ❤❤❤🙏

  • @serenity6564
    @serenity6564 4 года назад +2

    "We hope to change the world, by first changing ourselves." Recieved! 🙏🏾

  • @peace_explorermvk4079
    @peace_explorermvk4079 5 лет назад +40

    This is the first video I watched in the morning, it's nice and motivating. Thanks for making my day start at the right mindset. :)

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  5 лет назад +1

      What a beautiful comment. Thank you for paying it forward 🙏🙏🙏 I appreciate the support 😀

    • @maihaiki888
      @maihaiki888 4 года назад

      Me too😊

  • @Diddypimp00
    @Diddypimp00 Год назад +1

    This was awesome, thanks Nick!

  • @pallavichattopadhyay5591
    @pallavichattopadhyay5591 3 года назад +2

    This is so beautiful. Thank you for the video. I am so inspired

  • @mkmllrc
    @mkmllrc 3 года назад +9

    I love Buddhism and its teaching about contentment❤️

  • @learnerlearns8837
    @learnerlearns8837 4 года назад +5

    This is the BEST of The BEST I have ever seen

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      Awww. Thank you so much for your kind words. It really means alot 😊😊😊
      Greetings to you from Thailand 😊

  • @tsmt2472
    @tsmt2472 4 года назад +1

    very peaceful and inspiring :) (Thank you for making this beautiful video)

  • @ayakotami3318
    @ayakotami3318 3 года назад +2

    I have a lot of respect for these Monks. Buddhism is one of my favorite Religions out there.
    Lots of love from the United States

  • @rajan11kumar
    @rajan11kumar 5 лет назад +198

    Lot of respect form india (the land of buddha )

    • @nisarathnayka6957
      @nisarathnayka6957 5 лет назад +8

      Excellent video...

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  5 лет назад +17

      Thank you so much. Sending you blessing from Thailand :) I’ve never been to India before, so one day I would like to come visit.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  5 лет назад

      @@nisarathnayka6957 Thank you so much Nisa. I appreciate it.

    • @rajan11kumar
      @rajan11kumar 5 лет назад +5

      Heertly welcome Dhamma Brother !!

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  5 лет назад +1

      @@rajan11kumar Sadhu!!!

  • @jeffreyjackson5229
    @jeffreyjackson5229 2 года назад +3

    That is truly a powerful statement that you make: "When the mind is outside of the body, it becomes vulnerable." So very true!
    I have the Dhammapada and have read it several times, even memorized and recite verses to myself for mental focus. My point is your statement that I quoted reminded me of one particular verse: "What we see, hear, and taste, become the master." The longer that I live, the more that I realize how important this is to our well-being.

  • @CarlosGonzalez-ro2ow
    @CarlosGonzalez-ro2ow Год назад

    This was beautiful and so peaceful thank you!

  • @mandob6422
    @mandob6422 Год назад

    👏 amazing video!

  • @aashi1539
    @aashi1539 3 года назад +7

    I'm an Indian I don't know why I'm so much attracted to Buddhism that I repeatedly get back to such videos and historical texts .... whole world need a balance that you people are creating 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      Awww thank you so much ❤❤🙏

    • @aashi1539
      @aashi1539 3 года назад +2

      @@nickkeomahavong01 how a normal person can become a monk ... please tell or make a video on it ?? Like what things a person has to leave ...or what are the traits of a person to be a monk ?

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад +1

      @@aashi1539 good idea 🙂

    • @aashi1539
      @aashi1539 3 года назад +2

      @@nickkeomahavong01 procedure being followed is already on other channels...I want to know the real mind set .. sacrifices... facing society.. how to talk to family about this thing ... because I think this is big step indeed

    • @aashi1539
      @aashi1539 3 года назад +1

      Reply

  • @biplabtalukder9022
    @biplabtalukder9022 4 года назад +24

    it’s amazing
    Buddhism means rules lf you follow THIS rules you can control your mind 😍

  • @SolaceZA
    @SolaceZA 4 года назад

    What a well produced and recorded piece, keep up the great work.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      Awe thank you so much for your kind words 😊😊😊🙏🙏

  • @mailtosadhana
    @mailtosadhana 4 года назад

    Profound ! Thanks for taking me into your world and sharing these golden nuggets.

  • @nanushinthetube7065
    @nanushinthetube7065 3 года назад +3

    Absolutely beautiful video.

  • @sheffmarten
    @sheffmarten 4 года назад +43

    My mother said when she was just a kid she would go into the woods and clear her mind and she would float. She tries to tell people but no one believes I believe her she told me she would clear her mind fully just blank and then she said she opened her eyes and she would be floating, if you believe let me know. I can’t be the only one 🙌

  • @nickkeomahavong01
    @nickkeomahavong01  5 лет назад +4

    Hope you enjoy this video :) Feel free to leave a comment below. The next ordination is July 1st if you are interested in becoming a monk in Thailand! Have a good day.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  5 лет назад +1

      @@onlyinparadise4613 yes! Will do. I've been wanting to do a video about wearing the robes for such a long time. I will definitely do that. Thank you 😁😁😁

    • @onlyinparadise4613
      @onlyinparadise4613 5 лет назад +1

      Nick Keomahavong Is it one long cloth that you fold in a particular way? Is the yellow thing in the front a belt with a pouch like a fanny pack?

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  5 лет назад +1

      @@onlyinparadise4613 there are several pieces total. Its very complex in the beginning. Also the yellow cloth in front is the belt that holds it all together. 😁

    • @onlyinparadise4613
      @onlyinparadise4613 5 лет назад +1

      Nick Keomahavong Thanks! Your next video, Robe 101, is coming soon, right? Is the Theravada style robe what Buddha wore?

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  5 лет назад +1

      @@onlyinparadise4613 yes definitely. I can't wait. 😁 and I'm not sure if it's exact or not. I would have to find out.

  • @olivermatias2349
    @olivermatias2349 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful; poignant; and inspiring.... Thank u so much Nick 🙏♥️😊xx

  • @yrenalantigua301
    @yrenalantigua301 4 года назад +56

    Changing the world through changing ourselves. I was born in the wrong side of the world. My God.

  • @hughp00
    @hughp00 3 года назад +4

    Another great video Nick. The values, purpose and balance are so well communicated through this video. Discipline well described as a means of balance and peace within self and the community.. So sad that it is such a foreign idea in the west causing so much suffering these days. Thanks again Nick, I am sure we will both keep on keep'n in our path my friend!

  • @simon_reacts1236
    @simon_reacts1236 2 года назад +2

    I have a feeling that monks really do feel pure joy in an unlimited way no matter the circumstances . This is a great video. 👍

  • @mercedezlucke-benedict1122
    @mercedezlucke-benedict1122 Год назад

    I just love all of your videos Thank you

  • @pa-obpoungnoi2264
    @pa-obpoungnoi2264 4 года назад +4

    SADHU! SADHU! SADHU! GREAT! GREAT! GREAT! We rejoice and worship your presentation. This is a very good one. SADHU!

  • @Hemsaa19987
    @Hemsaa19987 4 года назад +10

    Buddhism is the most peaceful religion on earth. Respect!!

  • @randomrandom840
    @randomrandom840 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for the video !

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      Awww thank you so much for your support. It's very kind of you 😊😊

  • @basakarican1988
    @basakarican1988 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for this great video. Even watching it made me feel peaceful.

  • @believe4ever789
    @believe4ever789 4 года назад +6

    I love this video ♥️♥️♥️♥️ blessings from south america guyana 🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      Thank you so much for the support. I really appreciate it.
      And greetings to you from Thailand my friend 😊😊😊
      Hope you're doing well.

  • @Ciikuwanjiku
    @Ciikuwanjiku 4 года назад +4

    Wow! I love this video ❤️❤️
    I truly admire the lifestyle of monks ☺️☺️

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +1

      Aww thank you so much Joy. That's very kind of you.
      Sending you metta from Thailand 🙂🙂🙏🙏

    • @Ciikuwanjiku
      @Ciikuwanjiku 4 года назад +1

      @@nickkeomahavong01 Your most welcome 😀🤗

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +1

      @@Ciikuwanjiku 😊

  • @scottlourens5046
    @scottlourens5046 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Nick, very interesting.

  • @mark_______
    @mark_______ Год назад +1

    Great vlog. Very enjoyable. 🙏

  • @thilinimadhuwanthika7465
    @thilinimadhuwanthika7465 4 года назад +12

    Video is super
    Love it
    From Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +1

      Awww. Thank you for the support my friend.
      Sending you blessings from Thailand 😊😊😊

  • @BitulVlogs
    @BitulVlogs 4 года назад +3

    Love from Arunachal Pradesh, North East, India

  • @Tenis2013
    @Tenis2013 Год назад

    wow, your video made me cry, I so wish I had courage to dedicate myself to it.. what a video, I cannot thank you enough, the children giving the food to the monks, how I wish all children could be like them. Thank you.

  • @tempesnyder6243
    @tempesnyder6243 3 года назад +1

    Yes, a beautiful presentation, wonderful cinematography. Sending love and strength from California.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад

      Thank you so much my friend. I miss California. Greetings to you from Thailand ❤❤❤

  • @samurai9319
    @samurai9319 3 года назад +4

    So relaxing to watch. "We, hope to change the world by first, changing ourselves." Always very inspiring & very fascinating to observe the life of monkhood. Om Mani Padme Hum.

  • @achemnitz
    @achemnitz 4 года назад +8

    The best gift I have ever given myself was one month at IDOP. I recommend that to all adult men. What a great film and a perfect explanation about what it is all about.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      Hi allen! Thank you so much for taking the time to share. It's appreciated and I'm glad you had a great experience.
      Which idop did you join?

    • @achemnitz
      @achemnitz 4 года назад +1

      Nick Keomahavong Always great to hear from fellow IDOP brothers. I was on SP5 in april-may 2012.

  • @AwesomeAlexAdam
    @AwesomeAlexAdam 4 года назад +1

    It's b/cuz of this Clear and Concise narration that I L
    give this a Thumbs UP and Sub

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +1

      Awww. Thank you so much for your support 😊😊🙏🙏
      Greetings from Thailand.

  • @jeffreyjackson5229
    @jeffreyjackson5229 2 года назад

    You are truly an inspiration.

  • @loveboiser425
    @loveboiser425 3 года назад +2

    Been watching your videos for days now.slowly i gained knowledge about buddha although im a catholic but i want to learn more about buddhism.Im practicing meditation for days and i intend to do this everyday.it gives me peace.i have cancer and i contracted covid 19 but still im fighting.i know i can surpass all these but with meditation im accepting my illness with grace.thank you for the videos which inspired me to go on and to instill goodness in my heart..thank you

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  3 года назад

      Thank you. Sending you good wishes your way my friend.

  • @joycejcg90
    @joycejcg90 5 лет назад +6

    Beautiful mini documentaries, I loves it..thank you Nick for doing this video and share it to us. People think that becoming a monk is the easiest path,but is not easy at all. Taking a five precepts as a lay person is been a difficulty for many, a monk need to follow 227 precepts, wow. 😁😯. I think ordained as a monk you are learning a lot of things, is a life changing experience.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  5 лет назад +2

      Thank you so much Joyce! You're right when you put it like that. As a lay person, keeping 5 precepts can be difficult.... now add the other 222 precepts. It can definitely be challenging at time... but all worth it in my opinion 😁😁😁

    • @joycejcg90
      @joycejcg90 5 лет назад +1

      @@nickkeomahavong01 Yup you are right, it is worth it. But I dont take a vow and follow the five precepts yet. As a lay person, we live in a challenging world, abstrain from false speech is difficult, false speech include a wide array of topics, that included double punch speech, lying, gossiping etc..all these I learn from dharma talks. Really I try my best to think consciously/throughly before I spill out my words. And I drink occasionally, if I taking the vows, I already violated the precepts. There's so much to learn in Buddhism.🙂😁

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  5 лет назад +1

      @@joycejcg90 Oh yes! Just take it one step at a time. I challenge you to keep the 5 precepts and cheering you on every step of the way :)

    • @joycejcg90
      @joycejcg90 5 лет назад +1

      @@nickkeomahavong01 Thank You so much for your encouragement Nick 🙂☺️. I will do my best.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  5 лет назад +1

      @@joycejcg90 🙏🙏🙏

  • @TammyLifeMovies
    @TammyLifeMovies 2 года назад

    I like the orange Buddhist color word. Looks beautiful there at Tailand. I like seeing that doggy in video. 🐕 Beautiful video. Thank You.💓

  • @rabisankardas2512
    @rabisankardas2512 4 года назад +2

    Haribol, jai guru dev, amazing discussion and sweet video ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      Aww thank you so much for the support. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
      Greetings to you from Thailand 😊😊🤗

  • @Octoberfurst
    @Octoberfurst 4 года назад +4

    Beautiful video! Thank you so much!

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      Sadhu sadhu sadhu. Thank you so much. I really appreciate the support 😊😊😊
      I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @OG-MONK-NUMBER1
    @OG-MONK-NUMBER1 4 года назад +180

    You don't have to be a Buddhist monk to take this journey.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +28

      I agree. You definitely don't have to be a monk at all. 😊😊

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад +3

      @AG Coarseman love it 😍😍😍

    • @naveenwanigasundara2206
      @naveenwanigasundara2206 4 года назад +2

      www.nissarana.lk/file_manager/browseCollections.php?CGroup=2

    • @rekojah
      @rekojah 3 года назад +1

      One day. Does the problem of having too many monks ever occur? Also please forgive my asking, but are there rules you have to follow to be a Buddhist RUclipsr?

    • @tseringphuntsok6498
      @tseringphuntsok6498 3 года назад +2

      Every Sunday we don't need to go for pray church.you can pray at your home....

  • @joenock3466
    @joenock3466 Год назад

    talk about a lifetime commitment so mystical and so deep

  • @priyaarmoogum7588
    @priyaarmoogum7588 4 года назад +1

    So humble so peaceful a happiness silent..this place is sooo beautiful...discipline....Thank u soooo much for making n sharing this video.God bless

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      Awww thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate the support. Greetings from Thailand 😀😀😊

  • @sawphoe5579
    @sawphoe5579 4 года назад +3

    Proud of to be a buddhism.From Myanmar. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @urbaneducators7290
    @urbaneducators7290 5 лет назад +4

    Very concise narration. Good Job!

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  5 лет назад

      Thank you so much. I really appreciate the support 😁🙏🙏🙏

  • @bodhi9464
    @bodhi9464 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for another beautiful video Ajahn Nick.. sadhu sadhu sadhu..
    🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 BSV 🇦🇺

  • @skycruiser777
    @skycruiser777 3 года назад +1

    I’ve actually been thinking about this for a while now...I feel it right for me.

  • @1wiesehoefer1
    @1wiesehoefer1 4 года назад +3

    Great Video thanks from Germany

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      Sadhu. Thank you so much. I appreciate the support. It's very kind of you.
      And hello from Thailand ❤❤

    • @1wiesehoefer1
      @1wiesehoefer1 4 года назад +1

      Nick Keomahavong thanks a lot 😎✌️😎

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      @@1wiesehoefer1 ❤❤

  • @parth8730
    @parth8730 4 года назад +2

    Lots of love from India.. you most welcome in Bodhgya..

  • @jeffreyjackson5229
    @jeffreyjackson5229 2 года назад

    My implementation of keeping my mind within myself revealed something to me already in the short time that I have been practicing it: How easily and quickly the mind can be attracted here, there, and everywhere, and one must be ever watchful so that it doesn't get pulled along with something or to reel it back in when it has.
    But it is truly a sweet state when it is still and quiet.

  • @BitulVlogs
    @BitulVlogs 4 года назад +2

    Nice documentary video

  • @Hanumanji246
    @Hanumanji246 3 года назад +3

    True religion of peace. Thanks for this vedio🙇🙇

  • @Noval-visitor-lewis
    @Noval-visitor-lewis 4 года назад +7

    Leaving home and obey the rules is the way to find true ourselves. My grandparents are Buddhists, for some policy reasons they don't leave home, but we behave kindness and believe goodness.
    I'm from Mainland China, though Buddism here are a little different from Tailand, we share the same belief that cause-and-effect really works and achieve oneself is most of us final goals, For Chinese Buddhism Monks, they may also find the way to help the others and the world. So just respect each other.
    However, modern days, it's too hard to find a real sense of temple and monk in China, cuz most of the temples are transformed into tourist attractions and monks behave just like sellers. This is another reason why I totally respect you. Persist in the belief is a difficult thing but sometimes to give up is even harder. So just keep what we are doing, and maybe one day I come toTailand, we can witness the greatness we have already done.
    By the way, meditation is a so wonderful method.
    Best wishes.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      Hello. Thank you so much. This is very kind of you. I completely agree with you. We need to continue to work hard in order to bring peace to the world. I would love to visit China one day.
      Also if you are ever in Thailand, please come visit us 😊
      Sending you blessings and metta from Thailand 🙏😊😊😊

    • @thanaang1455
      @thanaang1455 2 года назад

      It happens in Thailand too, business tied with temple but l always visit less materialized temples and understand the teaching and meditation.

  • @saramahoney2146
    @saramahoney2146 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for this informative video! 💞💓💕💗

  • @octave1
    @octave1 4 года назад +1

    Wow! You replied to (almost) every comment on this video!
    May buddha bless you.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  4 года назад

      Yes I do try to unless I accidentally miss it 😊❤🙏🙏

  • @sinhookoay3788
    @sinhookoay3788 3 года назад +13

    Budhism is a way in live to break the cycle of rebirth , this is BUDHISM

  • @hackdaccount532
    @hackdaccount532 5 лет назад +10

    Vandami.🙏👏
    I'm a buddhist from India.
    ♥️
    I appreciate ur work so much, Spread Buddhism for equality.
    I have experienced many religions but Buddhism is the best I have found. I wish I could rebirth in A buddhist country. Because I don't like Indian Culture.

  • @sakshixsingh
    @sakshixsingh 3 года назад +2

    Wow! I always wanted to know why people choose to become a monk. Here's the answer! Loved it ❤️🙏

  • @1life1kitchen
    @1life1kitchen 9 месяцев назад +2

    Great content Great job