A Look Inside A Spiritual Community | Papae Meditation Retreat

[@nickkeomahavong01]

What's your favorite spot to meditate at the Papae Meditation Retreat? Timestamp 0:00 Intro 2:25 Papae Meditation Retreat 4:36 Rice Field 5:56 Nermu Coffee 9:34 Center Hall 11:17 Rattanyoo House 12:01 Forest Hall 14:06 Library & Luang Pu Hall 16:04 Moon Hall 18:16 Sunset Hall 20:12 Organic Garden 22:00 Dana Kitchen 26:59 Green Dining 28:20 Pagoda 30:40 Merit House (Correction ** Metta House) 31:50 River Hall 33:05 The River 34:16 The Maze 35:50 Lantern Release

[@FabiolaLopezDavalos]

The nermu coffee and the library

[@ltkusinaatibp.3216]

For me all as long as you have peace within yourself.. Thank you for this wonderful, peaceful tour, I really love nature. Peacefully I enjoyed it..

[@Alaskaventureswithbrodie]

The river! Or the tree top

[@michaelbassolino]

CMU lake overlooking Doi Suthep

[@karenng848]

Nermu Coffee , Sunset Hall and the Rattanyoo House.

[@danielvallieres5661]

Hello all. I spent a few days at the Papae Meditation Retreat in July, and I can truly say that it was an amazing life and spiritual experience. If you take the time to go there, you will not regret it I can promise you that. Enjoy! Daniel

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much daniel. We’re glad you had a great experience here 😊

[@atashakgem]

Please can you share how it works? How much we should pay to stay there to visit? Tnx 🙏🙌🏻

[@charliewright3884]

How has your life improved over the last 2 months Daniel? I'm interested to learn

[@pams.8502]

Kindly share how we can request to stay there

[@FeCadacio]

@@nickkeomahavong01 Venerable good evening actually I am a Christian from the Philippines as I watched your videos I was encouraged to do a meditation but I don't have any ideas on what to start or what to do, I do much interested to join in 3days retreat scheduled in December. But how?

[@MomTheEbayer101]

Even the dog is at peace! He’s laying on the wooden floor calm,quiet and relaxed! 😂

[@knowthyself8233]

😂

[@SylviaAlana]

🕉️ Wonderful Peaceful Tour Nick thank you for sharing 🙏🏼🕊️🕉️ namaste Sylvia 🧘🏼‍♀️🕊️

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@SylviaAlana you’re welcome ☺️

[@DharmaLight8]

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[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

Yes, the world is definitely noisy, but my residence is quiet. It is my retreat center, and the longer that I live as a bachelor and grow spiritually, the greater my appreciation for my life as it is.🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful Jeffrey 😊

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

"There is no joy like freedom"- The Buddha.

[@Kkkkkkkkkkk712]

Thank you for recommending your retreat center. I was just there after being so curious about meditation. I've been following you since the pandemic started and I have learned so much from your videos. I didn't expect that doing the retreat will completely change me. I have been suffering from depression and was quite tired of it. Never have I been most joyful, at peace, and no longer struggling. You are all doing amazing work. Thank you

[@AtortAerials]

I need this SO badly. Looks amazing to be alone with yourself like that. I may be visiting one day my soul needs it.

[@evanioviana2630]

Ven. Nick, cheers for sharing with us this especial place, full or peace and inner light. I send you all my most precious thoughts of peace and love.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Evanio 😊😊

[@franling2049]

This has got to be one of my favourite videos you’ve made. The background music, birds singing, stunning views and your calming words and voice was enough for my shoulders to drop and be present in moments. Thank you for giving us such an informative view of your daily life 🙏🏼

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@docmo3]

I’ve just come home from work, and stumble across this again. Transformative. Thankful, Perfect. Less is more.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊😊

[@Crafty-One]

you are so inspring. Thank you for showing us your life in Thailand. 😍

[@skyeblake6560]

Thank you Nick for sharing its so beautiful 😊❤️

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome my friend. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@MARE-h3m]

Nice place. Summer place of the king of Thailand. Thank you for inspiring us. Bless you more.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu sadhu! Thank you so much 😊

[@LindaCasey]

Oh my, my, my ... I feel as if I've just died and gone to heaven! What a retreat! Even though I'll never be able to visit in person, you've provided this old lady with the most delightful alternative, so thank you my young friend. Greetings from The Netherlands (btw, I'm also a native Californian)🕊🕊🙏🙏💕💕

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww thank you so much and nice to meet another Californian 😊

[@sjferguson]

My goodness just watching this video was a meditation. I can only imagine how lovely it must be to see in person. Thank you for sharing this with us 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome 😊 thank you

[@TheSimplesanctuary]

I really enjoyed the tour of your home in Thailand. Thank you so much for sharing Monk Nick .. I follow your teachings 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much my friend 😊

[@gingersutton8240]

This is a retreat for me. So sweetness amount so much sadness for me, otherwise. Thank you, my friend-

[@Yoacha123]

Thank you for showing around. One day when my son will be older I will visit this place. Already would like to but my kid need me now 😊

[@stardustdiamond8576]

Thank you for sharing 🤗🦋🐞💜 beautiful nature very peaceful

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@cookieedits_roblox]

Watching your video is enuf to make me feel I am there. Such a wonderful retreat. That’s what peace is about. Heaven on earth

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much my friend 😊

[@seigamakuzo7199]

So many people prayer to god blessed our family,many people have isoleted in the mountain and ashram getting our wellbeing, thankful so much 🙏😁

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@BlackSkyZ2]

Glad to see you back at Pa Pae Lp Nick🙏🏻 A lot of familiar faces and memories. Hopefully I’ll see you all soon🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@lisabay7764]

The River, Treetop & Nermu Coffee! Thank you for sharing💖 Peace & Blessings

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Beautiful! Thank you so much 😊

[@abrachupacabra]

THANK YOU SO MUCH ven. Nick. Wishes of Love and Prosperity to everyone, from Russia ❤

[@darrenkaye]

This is so calming.. papae is a dream place.. thank you nick for sharing

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@FabiolaLopezDavalos]

Thank you. Much happiness from my family to yours. ❤️

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much my friend 😊

[@veenasharma5447]

Thank you Venerable Nick for inspiring me to visit and participate in the 3 day retreat with my family (of 4) from the UK. Even though it rained a lot and we were bitten by mosquitoes and other insects it was a great experience in amazing nature and brought us to Thailand for the first time….but won’t be the last time!…..a beautiful country with beautiful souls/people 🥰 I’m sorry I couldn’t meet you (even though I understand you are back in Thailand) as I have followed you for some time on KZbin and will continue to do so, as I enjoy and am very grateful for how you explain spirituality in the context of ‘normal’ life which we all have to live (unless we can live a Monks life). Thank you again for all the great contribution you make to people like me who are trying to live a spiritual life in a complex world…..Satour!🙏😄

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wow I’m glad you got a chance to visit 😊😊

[@morgainadams]

Thank you Venerable Nick! And all who contributed to this video. I love the section about the couple who make that incredible home grown coffee and the family who makes the food . The little animals look so calm and happy. What a wonderful place.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@silviasoronellas6899]

BEAUTIFUL video. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!!!!!!!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@karenng848]

Thank you Nick for this beautiful video. Very interesting and knowledgeable.🙏🙏🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome Karen! Thank you so much 😊

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

I love how reiterate "slow down." It's clear that it's not without purpose.

[@mariaalforque6430]

Very mesmerizing...thank you for sharing ❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

My pleasure 😊 thank you

[@Flow_with_Roland]

Beautiful place with beautiful people. Great edit and journey you took us. Thank you Nick, peace.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Roland 😊😊

[@ferah2585]

The library spot looks like very cozy, clean n artistic. The cafe, yr Kuti n the river hall also look nice. The food looks delicious and the western monk who wear glasses also very handsome n the view has a soothing effect to the heart. Vr Nice video.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much my friend 😊

[@adelinegoh9033]

Nice Peaceful and Serene place. By watching at this , makes me feel calm n in harmony . Namaste 🙏🙏🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@doreenbowens437]

So lush and beautiful. If I were lucky to stay there, I would meditate by the river. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful my friend 😊😊

[@jnsa9454]

Thank you for sharing the beauty of this place

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome. Thank you so much 😊

[@LK-fz7vr]

Very beautiful video Venerable Nick. Thank you!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@kathleenscharf7600]

Serene. Peaceful. Lovely. Thank you. ❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

The musical scores made the video even the invaluable.

[@monikaolausson4158]

As always so beautiful and interesting. Thank you my friend for all your lovely videos. Love from Sweden ❤️🤗🙏🌞

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much monika 😊😊

[@timeout8057]

Thank you for sharing this!! What a BEAUTIFUL place!

[@sidraduncan2570]

Chiang Mai is my love ❤️🙏🌹 There's nothing like it✨

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊😊

[@shelly6176]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful and peaceful place. Just watching the video gave me a calm peace of mind ❤

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

I love the Papae philosophy- a worthy blueprint for one's life.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Jeffrey 😀

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

@@nickkeomahavong01 and thank you, again 😊

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

Everything about this video is soothing, relaxing. I can just feel the coolness, freshness of the water by the rocks! As i get older simplicity is what I have gravitated towards and it is so satisfying I can’t imagine living any other way. Thank you Nick for sharing.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Louise 😊😊

[@MomTheEbayer101]

Me too!! I’m getting to a place where I don’t want to be around anyone anymore because people are so unpredictable and pure evil! I’m looking at things with my spiritual eyes now and I tell ya, this world is ( fake world) is filled with so much hate!!

[@nelliethursday1812]

I love listening to nature it is so relaxing it smells wonderful as well

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@sarac3325]

What a beautiful and inspiring place. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Sara. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@pravinjoshi8978]

You make awesome videos. Very peaceful and rejuvenating.

[@teriturcotte9438]

Along the main water source 🙏beautiful spot

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@Swampzoid]

Very lovely. I've been to Chiangmai but not to this retreat. I loved the rain.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@oceanmermaid3700]

What a wonderful place!💕🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rickjensen2717]

Thank you for sharing - such a restful place; hope to visit one day 🙏.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Rick 😊😊

[@ObeyDaqSwaqq]

Thank you for this video. All I want is peace in my life, I don’t truly know what that means. Buddhism is the only thing that has brought me any form of the peace I’ve been chasing over this last year. I turn 25 on June 1 and i’m not where I want to be in life and I don’t feel proud or confident of myself because of superficial achievements, or lack there of rather. I am going to plan a retreat for this time so that I will be focused on what matters and not on material items or expectations that are put on 25 year olds in my country such as being a home owner, making 6 figures, taking a luxury birthday trip, or having a lavish party. I know this retreat will challenge me and my food addiction, work addiction, as well as my addiction to my phone and technology devices. I am going to tell my dad about this retreat as well to see if it’s something he would like to do. Thank you so much for sharing this information. I look forward to being able to visit and meditate with true monks (or nuns since I’m a woman).

[@USA1492]

The modern society has dictated our lives from a very young age to chase approval from the outside and to ignore our natural instincts. It is very good you are searching for the peace now. 🙏

[@amyosullivan8629]

even just from watching this video I could feel the amazing calmness and stillness of Papae. what a beautiful place- and as many people in the comments have also remarked- what an incredibly calming soundscape

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Amy 😊😊

[@ep3163]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful video!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome. Thank you so much 😊

[@bernadettebockis4120]

Beautiful. Thank you for showing this.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@bernadettebockis4120]

@@nickkeomahavong01 I didn't say, Venerable, but the peace makes me cry. I live in Los Angeles. It's stressful here. As soon as I saw the genuine, beautiful, quiet, honest way of life by all, I was drawn right in. This is how we should all be living. It's healing just watching it. Thank you. Namaste ♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️

[@carolyn8525]

So beautiful. So special. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Carolyn 😊😊

[@selfenigma3184]

Thank you for another great video.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@DisVietVetUSA]

What a beautiful and serene place to hear the call of the Buddha and walk the path of the Bodhisattvas, walking meditation and recitation walking in saying name and the in focusing on the Buddha Samadhi, Ven. Nick truly the path of inner awareness is the spiritual map that guides your daily practises...........

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu sadhu thank you so much 😊 😊

[@jadedruir8700]

Beautiful and peaceful Place.Thank's for sharing,very interesting!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️ thank you so much

[@jadedruir8700]

@@nickkeomahavong01 It is what I would like to experience when I come there..

[@positivevibes33333]

Just Wow! Truly a special place. Thank you for sharing. 🙏💜🕊️☺️

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@c.cabanilla8963]

Such a lovely good people! Nice to see

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu sadhu thank you so much 😊

[@c.cabanilla8963]

No thank you! I have been learning so much from your channel! It has blessed my life and has helped me focus more on other peoples needs and to alleviate their pains etc. A life of service is a happy one

[@ralphjacobsson894]

Recently returned from a 7 day silent meditation retreat in the Theravada tradition. Great for seeping one’s practice

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊😊

[@elsamilgrom2011]

Thank you Venerable Nick, I have been following you for several days and I wanted to express my gratitude. Your teaching is very powerful and helps me a lot on my path.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww thank you so much. I’m glad it’s helpful. Welcome to the channel 😊

[@johnosborne1187]

This is a great video! I watch and listen a few times a week while getting ready for the day. The music and sounds are very calming. And nicks voice is perfect. Thank you Nick, this is a true blessing. Much love peace and abundance to all.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww thank you so much John! I’m glad you enjoy it 😊😊😊

[@feebling78]

What a wonderfull place Nick. Thanks for share this experience.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Fahim_Lalani]

Super beautiful and great ❤thx

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@mariaa6918]

very beautiful....peace and harmony to all

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Maria 😊

[@renatoconroy3139]

Beautiful place , very well done video ,narration and voice really transmitting the spirit of this place and the beyond….

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ieetzu]

I can’t wait to come visit you soon. 💛It’s been on my list for quite some time now and in January I will finally make this dream happen. It’s been truly beautiful to get a little insight of what’s awaiting me there. Khop khun ka🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh wonderful!!!! I’m glad you’ll have the opportunity to visit 😊😊

[@susanswinny588]

Beautiful, calming. Thank you.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@thursdayschild2256]

Thank you 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@anamisidro8453]

Beautiful and peaceful. Thank you 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@echoecho1913]

I love this man's videos. So awesome that you share your life experiences and how helpful it is to so many people

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much my friend 😊

[@echoecho1913]

@@nickkeomahavong01 You are very welcome! I am just a plain American living in the chaos of the world like most everyone. I've watched your videos for quite some time. I always learn something watching your videos. Your ideals and structure for living well within, are wonderful to bring into anyone's life, no matter what path they are on. Living comes from the inside, not the outside. You teach that well. Thank you 😊

[@elizabeth4914]

So incredibly Beautiful, watching this I felt peaceful and much happiness, the music is so delightful, thank you❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much 😊

[@Justin_Hakim]

I did a retreat here this past September and had an absolutely amazing experience. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful Justin! We’re glad you had a great experience 😊

[@mindfulnesswithmatt]

So calming and down to earth. Thank you for sharing!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@cindythoms7246]

Peaceful and beautiful!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@computerwild1]

Thank you for sharing this with us. Beautifully edited in an amazing place.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Billy. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@annacalvez784]

I am in awe. This completely amazes me. Someday if time, circumstance, destiny and God permits, I would love to be in this place, immerse in the beauty and serenity of nature, forget the noise of the world where I am at the moment, slow things down and experience life living like a monk. My soul so craves the message of peace and serenity of this channel.

[@tempesnyder6243]

Oh my gosh, Venerable Nick! I am so jealous, you are living in such a beautiful place with such a beautiful purpose!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you. Hopefully you’ll get a chance to visit it one day 😊

[@docmo3]

Greeting Nick. This wonderful video was so incredibly transformative. Thank you. I will be reviewing it again for sure. Namaste.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful. Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much 😊

[@ms.steveygolden1118]

This was amazing, genuine & beautiful. It felt like a restful vacation. Thank you for sharing. Being still IS key.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Ms. Stevey 😊😊

[@aimanfatima7316]

Can I also join

[@martinholas8652]

Hi in Chiang Mai, I ve been there when I was backpacking couple of years ago...well in 2004...for 3months round Thailand+Lao, amazing part of the world. North of Thailand is nice and full of Buddhism which gives special ,spiritual, calming atmosphere. I visited lots of Watts , one big was Doi sutep ( wrong pronunciation), on the hill ,deep in jungle with long stairway . Remember green , smaragd Buddha. ....I recall Thailand quite often...

[@thanaang1455]

I plan to have my wife and two kids to learn meditation in Feb during school break.This meditation center also supports local business.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh wonderful! That’s a great idea 😊

[@nsmith2908]

Thanks for sharing. That was a beautiful video

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️ glad you enjoyed it

[@mazel8976]

Namasakharn kha, Lp. Nick. Thank you for sharing this sanctuary. I hope that I can go there in the near future.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much mazel! Yes please come visit when you get a chance 😊

[@christophernoel702]

Truth and Beauty manifest in a amazing location with noble people and purpose

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Christopher 😊😊

[@jsams4990]

Wow thank you for the tour...loved all of it 💜 The forest is my favourite place to be. Perhaps one day I will travel there. I'd love to meditate in the tree house 🧘‍♀️

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful. Yes if you ever get a chance to come to Thailand, feel free to visit 😊

[@Ritarou]

Thank you for sharing, venerable Nick, how kind of you to let us in in this intimate and spiritual space. It was such a beautiful birthday gift ♥ It touched me deeply I was crying (I still am), I always dreamed of being in a place like this. The fact that I found you in itself had such a positive impact on my life I am always grateful for, and now that you took the effort and shared your loving kindness with us through this video is like a dream came true in a way I never expected... I am just an ordinary city girl, but my feelings are drawn very much to this kind of spiritual life and it made me feel like I was important. It was absolutely amazing 🥺🥺🥺 I am really touched. Thank you... ♥ 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Rita! And happy birthday to you. Sending you my blessings and greetings to you from Thailand. 😊😊

[@jasonscheepers444]

Thank you for sharing these beautiful experiences with us✨🌅🪷🌄✨

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome. Thank you so much Jason 😊

[@iulia3889]

Thank you so much for sharing . Such a wonderful place it was such an amazing experience. Thank you

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@marvylstephenson9949]

What a brilliant video. Sitting quietly in my kitchen, I was literally transported to this beautiful location. The spell was only broken when one of my dogs needed to go outside. Almost in a trance, I was surprised to see snow on the ground when I opened the door! Thank you for sharing this location with us. I found peace and tranquility just watching.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww thank you so much Marvyl. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much 😊

[@gingersutton8240]

My good nite meditation. Thank you & bless you, my friend.

[@aaronfischer9885]

Beautiful, my friend.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Aaron!

[@jacqbarkla]

I've had this video on repeat just for the soothing background music/nature calls - please put together a playlist for us!

[@margarettownsley9500]

Thank you Nick for this beautiful video I so wish I could be there

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much 😊

[@tessajetta8146]

This is the best video I’ve seen. So beautiful

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Tessa 😊😊