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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

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

[@DisVietVetUSA]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

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

[@kentsmith1507]

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]

@@kentsmith1507 sadhu sadhu. Hello kent 🙂🙂

[@kentsmith1507]

@@nickkeomahavong01 Thank you friend!

[@joanitam]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@lilouwaigl3976]

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

[@TheOneanjel]

What makes you say that?

[@natalialoveee]

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

[@yerpderp6800]

@@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]

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

[@agoraben3644]

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

[@UnovianPrincess]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

We can build a Dhamma community 🙂

[@alastairlunnon8048]

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

[@tammys701]

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

[@StephanieGhanem]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@intentionalliving7326]

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

[@fernandahda]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

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

[@maherameen2362]

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]

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

[@Seahawkess]

Dear Nick, thank you 🙏🏽for providing us with KZbins 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]

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]

Chana, you are not alone.

[@KumariKumari-fw7nc]

May you be blessed with Good Health🙏

[@SedA2027]

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!🧡

[@juliemielle1604]

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]

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

[@0000asdfasdf0000]

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]

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

[@alisontunny9362]

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]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@muhammadnurfirdauslowbinab5400]

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]

Thank you so much my friend 🙂🙂

[@fleshpuppet2679]

In islam we have a branch of spiritualiism called Sufism

[@Aoi02108]

Hi, may I know how I contact the monk?

[@fleshpuppet2679]

Everything is nothing and nothing is everything.

[@lovelyday8280]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome :)

[@janten6554]

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]

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

[@leticianinetteriospena6613]

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]

Gracias :-)

[@leticianinetteriospena6613]

@@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!

[@nidhi0211]

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]

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 ☺️☺️

[@tickytootoo453]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

I'm glad it's helpful 😊. Thank you

[@Areya-Sunshine]

Thank you for this wisdom. I just became a Reiki Master and have a very busy life with 3 jobs. I am intending to integrate a spiritual practice into my schedule now that I have chosen the Way of Reiki. I also want to create a Reiki KZbin channel but it may not be doable without dropping one of my jobs. I love all of the work I have, so it is hard to consider dropping one of the jobs but I may have to choose so that there is enough time to do everything I want to do. I will also be taking your advice and find a spiritual community (there are many Reiki ones) as well as a virtuous friend. Thank you, Namasté 🙏🏽

[@ngonigriffith1491]

Thank you so much for the video. I came off my self-imposed ban of KZbin 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]

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 🙂🙂❤

[@kimberlydavis5034]

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.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

🙂🙂🙂

[@Qieth]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😂😂 haha. I love it. And don't forget to sleep in a sea of merit after ❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

And happy new year to you also 🙂

[@kanethompson708]

🙏Happy new year!

[@djphotography0119]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much

[@marimuthuyt]

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]

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

[@marimuthuyt]

@@nickkeomahavong01 Any plan to visit again to california?

[@meditationrelaxingpeaceful5632]

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

[@dispinagrande1004]

Thank you for your wisdom many blessings 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're welcome 😊😁 thank you

[@MariusRysesonofrome]

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. ❤️

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful my friend. Yes please give it a shot :)

[@secretyogi3241]

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]

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

[@rebeccajourney3183]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

I'm glad to hear Rebecca. Thank you 😊

[@theresasaenz6008]

Such wonderful practices! Thank you.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you ☺️☺️

[@marianeal3164]

You are a teacher to us🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

sadhu sadhu! thank you so much maria :)

[@sumitasingh8444]

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!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much sumita ☺️☺️

[@SolKiLittleSun]

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]

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]

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

[@Kat-ko4hj]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

sadhu sadhu ruth 🙂🙂🙂

[@intentionalliving7326]

That is so awesome Kat. You just gave me a great idea. Is the yoga community online?

[@blackheartgaming6121]

I LOVE THAT COLORFUL BUILDING IT IS JUST WONDERFUL

[@nickkeomahavong01]

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

[@timetoreason181]

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.

[@anikalehr5181]

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.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful. I'm glad it resonated 😊😊

[@ChillItsStillWinter]

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]

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

[@tinaturnerization]

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]

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]

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

[@constantkiffer7924]

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

[@michellecrane6547]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

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

[@sheincha3817]

Thank you for your guidance, Ven Nick😊

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 it's a pleasure

[@dannialvanos1377]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Danni. I'm glad you found it. Welcome ❤❤

[@dannialvanos1377]

@@nickkeomahavong01 🙏❤🙏

[@marlenerichardson4429]

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

[@MannyManDeLaTorre]

Just what I needed to hear! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Beautiful 😊😊

[@UrMomsMethPlug]

Just here pushing the algorithm

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😂😂😂 that's funny. Thank you

[@F_Du_Sea]

In the olden days you'd say bump.

[@MrLou8888]

Well done. We all enjoy the videos but can't always think of a good way to express it. Pushing the algorithm is a simple but good way to express it.

[@shrutijoshi553]

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]

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 🙂

[@terrycat7649]

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

[@val_in_balance]

Thank you so much, I really needed this!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@Ning1992]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Beautiful. Thank you so my friend :)

[@Ning1992]

YOU GET THE DEPRESSION OUT OF ME 🥺.

[@ladydior-oo3gi]

So beautiful and helpful thank you so much 🙏🏻💫

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@nashpal1]

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]

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 😊😊

[@NoorMohamed-ki4zh]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much :-)

[@luckychana8257]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu sadhu 🙂

[@buddhawagley5564]

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]

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

[@buddhawagley5564]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@buddhawagley5564 sadhu sadhu. ❤❤❤🙏

[@ladydior-oo3gi]

Please do more of these videos on spiritual practicing tips 🙏🏻

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@sakasan100]

Thank you very much for your video🙏🏻. I was looking for videos regarding this topic the past few days but none of those satisfied me well as this one🍀😊.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you. I'm glad it's helpful and welcome to the channel 😊😊

[@pailink5143]

กราบอนุโมทนาบุญกับหลวงพี่ด้วยค่ะ

[@priyap9022]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@foxmacnamara8809]

Hey Nick! As always it's great to see you. You are wise far far beyond your years. Thank you for this, such solid advice. So much of the advice you give I have applied and it is so effective. I see the world in such a positive way now, and I view myself so much more positively as well. I consider YOU my Kalyanamitta! Thank you my friend! ♥️😁🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Awww thank you so much. That's so great. I think this is the power of technology where we can share with one another and connect with people around the world. Thank you and have a good day my friend 🙂

[@intentionalliving7326]

🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@josetteauguiste165]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊 thank you

[@pajefoster2494]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu sadhu paje. I appreciate the support 🙂

[@lydiaperezdeoliveira656]

Your words always speak to my heart. Gratitude!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Lydia :-)

[@mercedesrodriguez6312]

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 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Awwwe thank you so much Mercedes 🙂🙂

[@moved4567]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

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

[@moved4567]

@@nickkeomahavong01 they are it! 😄🤍

[@nancyb.9759]

Thank you so so much Venerable Nick.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome Nancy 😊

[@houseoftheblackcats]

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]

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]

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

[@caedesworkman4715]

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]

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]

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.

[@RavenMadd9]

thank you Ven .Nick

[@stardustdiamond8576]

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

[@funkymonkey8777]

Thank you for your time and for sharing your inspiring wisdom. Very helpful and much appreciated!!! 🙏🏻🧘🏻🤗

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much my friend 😊

[@SnarlingMaiden]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful. Thank you so much 🙂🙂

[@divinespace217]

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]

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

[@divinespace217]

@@dinaisis2991 Saint Lucia and you?

[@dinaisis2991]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

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

[@divinespace217]

@@dinaisis2991 Great!

[@juliaangelicaa5395]

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]

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

[@a_fellow_human]

Really nice advice. Thank you for sharing!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're welcome. Thank you so much :-)

[@alinaroxandavazquezvelazqu4849]

Thank you for all you share !!! I"ve been learning and discovering a lot ! Is helping huge .....thank you

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful. Thank you 😊

[@teacherrobin3192]

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]

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

[@carolfricot4737]

Thank you for wonderful advice and teaching🥰 🕊🕊🕊🙏🏻🕊🕊🕊❤️Australia 🌏

[@moonwalker2324]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

❤❤ sadhu sadhu. I'm glad it's helpful 🙂

[@SithCelia]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much :-)

[@helenhudson2272]

I love your videos you r pure light

[@stocktrend839]

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

[@musclehustle4566]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

🙂🙂

[@at7512]

Thank you for your insights. Much gratitude 🙏🏽

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww thank you so much ❤❤❤🙏

[@_elfifle_]

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]

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

[@priyasinha9369]

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 KZbin. Pls help me find a teacher and a spiritual friend.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

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 🙂

[@mahlina1220]

I used to go to the bank, and during Lunar New Years, request $2 bills to hand out for the rest of the year. It would make me feel great to use that money to tip bus boys at restaurants in low-income communities, homeless people, whomever I can pay (small businesses) w/$2 as it’s traditionally a sign of good luck dating back to Chinese influence on my culture. _It felt so good knowing I could spread the love in even the smallest ways possible._ Now, I am broke w/yo no tengo dinero. But, it’s all good, because I send warm thoughts and prayers to people even when they don’t think anyone’s concerned. My heart always goes out to the _underdogs of the world, those who have it the least but strive to keep being the authentic and kind-hearted individuals they are!_ They truly deserve the world.

[@cindynguyen3660]

Nick...u are doing so well. My religion is also Buddhist, the inner is important cause it is dark and hard to see clear. ... that is why we need ro effort to be company with ourselves. Frm 🇻🇳 Vietnam. Have a good day Nick and everyone.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much cindy 🙂🙂

[@bernadettefrancis7159]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Awwwe wonderful. Keep it up Bernadette 🙂🙂🙂

[@kathywolf4558]

I like the term "gutter guards". That is a very helpful analogy for those who live out here in the morass. Please let us know when your book is out and where to purchase it. Looking forward to reading!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yes will do. It will be released on Feb 10th. Will announce it shortly 🙂🙂

[@propertyinvestment659]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you. Sadhu sadhu 🙂🙂

[@shutong8]

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]

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

[@ssmashroowala5188]

Good tips nick..❤️ You are my kalyana mitta..❤️🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you

[@jasminplagge8820]

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]

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

[@intentionalliving7326]

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

[@sarah_howell]

Thank you for your videos. These are so helpful and make a lot of sense to me.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Sarah 😊😊

[@lamjay5189]

Thank you Bhante 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu sadhu ❤❤🙏

[@kimberlysmith7311]

Woe!!! This is WONDERFUL advice!!! Thanks very much! Nameste! 😃

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Kimberly. I'm glad it was helpful ❤❤

[@lisavancuren3243]

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

[@deborahkimball-billups6405]

Thank you . I've been watching this alot

[@bobpart6166]

Thank you for this excellent post 🙏😊

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you Bob

[@sun0raylight994]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

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

[@Lallamarada1]

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

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much jaz 🙂🙂