How to Reduce Greed From Your Mind

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Which act of generosity/giving resonates with you most? Timestamp 0:00 Intro 2:54 Greed paradigm 5:31 Generosity paradigm 7:40 How to get rid of greed 13:48 Daily giving 16:44 Sleep, meditation & death

[@sajinirathnayake9285]

We are generous for monks by helping them to comfy their way through their journey.❤🎉

[@peteclarke]

Please send this to our political leaders haha! Thank you Brother🙏

[@claridee0765]

I work at a Children’s Hospital I like to pay for snacks, etc. for the family behind me when in line at the coffee shop. I also like to do what I can when necessary for those that are homeless and addicted. My daughter passed away last year from addiction.

[@josephwong7103]

I have noticed something about myself - I am generous because I want to be seen as a generous & good person. Now, I am trying to give so that no one knows where that generosity came from. I am therefore trying to move from an attached-generosity to a pure generosity. Like what you have shared, I was to give so that I can enjoy real happiness. 🙏🏼

[@nickkeomahavong01]

That’s a beautiful awareness Joseph and a great start. Giving has different depths of purity to it so continue to keep purifying before giving, during giving and after giving. It’s definitely a practice 😊

[@poolhallguitars7620]

yes. you are honest. I totally feel this. Heck yeah.Just think of the positive.

[@kassandrarivera6174]

Love this!!!

[@1362ehsan]

Wisdom! Right intention ✅

[@DoyaliZingaro]

that's so beautiful! i heard a phrase once about giving, and what you have realized and what you are now aiming for reminds me of that phrase: 'give as though even your left hand doesn't know what your right hand is giving'. i think it's about giving quietly, without aiming to receive praise or to be seen a certain way. anyway, congratulations on your insight and best wishes to you for your journey!

[@enaalvarenga4623]

Congratulations to you and everyone else who participated in the writing of this book!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rozinalakhani9446]

Nick u don't know what the impact your videos are making . Thank you so much 😊

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww thank you so much for your kind words my friend. I’m glad it’s resonating 😊

[@Jodoshinshu_16]

Greetings from Turkish Buddhist monk in Korea 😊

[@c.cabanilla8963]

I just completed the 24 hour spiritual detox. I was so amazed by the introspective feelings I had and was deeply humbled. Thank you and everyone who helped with the book. I highly recommend it.

[@HonchHeado]

Giving is not just money it can be anything, something as simple as going out of your way to tell someone their brake lights are out. This may well save their lives.

[@purpleicewitch6349]

So many of these attributes of greed apply to society as a whole, especially in the US. I think we need to try to not just remove greed from ourselves, but from our entire social economic system.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@corinamaxim8254]

May I add waste too? This is the most wasteful society ever!

[@uk7769]

thank you all for this channel. A bright light in the darkness of the world. Greed is devouring everything and everyone.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@bettinarossi7908]

"Spiritual currency". Love this.Thank you Venerable Nick..🙏💖🐾

[@moto3463]

Glad I found you Nick I love just listening to you talk so soothing. Thank you and stay blessed.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww thank you so much and glad you’re here my friend 😊

[@ednasigi1470]

So so true 🥹🥹

[@ketishadale3433]

Thank you Venerable Nick. Your videos seem to find me at just the right time! 🙏💖

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊

[@Jess-ji5ss]

Congratulations on your book, I look forward to reading it.❤When I am fully selfless and giving I find that it allows me to feel a connection to others( as well as myself).

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yes! Thank you so much 😊

[@kithu1231]

Congrats venerable nick ,my brother..have always looked up to you and continue to do so for the rest of my life.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support my friend 😊

[@lauram5195]

Venerable Nick, the day I found your videos set my life in a different direction and it came to me when I needed it most. Thank you! Congratulations on your book, I look forward to reading it.❤ 🙏🏻

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww thank you so much Laura. I’m glad these videos came at the right time and that they are impactful. 😊

[@patriciacornish]

congrats !! 3rd book wow ❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤ i would love to read it !

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@donaldsimons2429]

Ven. Nick, Congratulations to you, Ven. Michael, and Ven. Tim on another book well done. I will buy a copy of it today. I cherish all three of them for the atmosphere and, of course, for the guidance they provide. Sadhu.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu sadhu! Thank you so much for your support throughout the years 😊

[@FifthKnowledge]

Wonderful! I can't wait to get my copies. And thank you Venerable Nick, for all your many lessons and teachings.❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re so welcome! Thank you so much 😊

[@earaya]

Congratulations to you all💛 and thank you, Brother Nick💛

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much my friend 😊

[@BeautifulSoul814]

Thank you for all your wisdom Venerable Nick 😊

[@nickkeomahavong01]

It’s my pleasure. Thank you so much 😊

[@geertjevandermeer4411]

Thank you Nick! So true, so beautifull! To give makes happy💌

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're so welcome! Thank you so much 😊

[@karadair9221]

Congrats on your new book, Team America! 👏🏼🎉 Such a hot topic, even more so now with 'I, My, and ME' everything at the centre of big tech. Ven Nick, your advice to foster positivity at the time of death is one of the most powerful and beautiful things I've ever heard. Thank you for speaking on this with such an open heart, I feel honoured to have acquired this knowledge today ❤🙏🏼

[@stephanieleung2855]

It's always peaceful to watch your videos! ❤ My heartfelt thanks to you and your team.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww thank you so much 😊

[@sindymendez1359]

Omg i just purchased 3 books im so excited because i did not know you wrote a book …..greed ,meditation, cleanse! You are all such beautiful vessels , mike is included in my message, sending you all love, light and beautiful blessings, you are definitely a true teacher for the world.🙏🏽

[@Kwameking1]

Good to be back Nick.Congratulations on the new book.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you kindly! 😊

[@margarettownsley9500]

Good teaching venerable Nick congratulations to you and the others for writing these books thank you my friend

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ilariatremolada379]

Congratulations dear Nick! 👏Something that you thought me and is helping me to shift my perspective when I realize I’m getting too attached to things or situations, is thinking about impermanence. This practice is making such a positive impact in my life. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom! 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

I’m glad it’s helpful. Thank you so much 😊

[@letterscreative]

I feel for you Nick. We both lost love that broke us and picked ourselves together for the path of enlightenment.

[@1362ehsan]

Amazing! Thanks for your offering

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@DoyaliZingaro]

thank you, venerable nick, for another great video, and congratulations to all who worked together on the books! :) the tip about giving your time/energy resonates with me. i have some health issues, so I'm at home a lot. for me, i realized doing a bit each day to keep the house tidy and clean is one way i can give. this way, my partner can come home to a clean, nice-smelling house after a long day of work outside the house. i put essential oils (tea tree and lavender) in my mopping liquid with the water and dish soap, so i love mopping and get a bit of aromatherapy in the process. so maybe that's an example of the "win-win" approach to giving! in another video, you suggest experimenting and finding a daily routine with various components of wellbeing - physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional. in case it helps anyone, here is the structure i've created for myself, in the order i do things (or want to do things) each day: 1. physical: wake up, personal hygiene 2. start boiling water on the stove for breakfast (oatmeal) 3. physical/spiritual: while the water is heating up, i do whatever small cleaning task i notice needs doing. it's amazing how quickly (and still mindfully) you can get a house chore done! 4. physical/spiritual: eat breakfast while chewing slowly and watching/listening to one of nick the monk's videos! my favourite ones include the ones about speech. if there's a new video out, i'll watch that! sometimes i leave a comment in this section, and i realized that's an act of giving because it brings us all together. :) 5. intellectual/creative: work on a skill i'm interested in, or mentor someone in a skill i already have 6. physical: after that intellectual work, which often involves sitting, i practice a bit of irish dance, which brings me joy. it's also intellectual and spiritual and emotional! 7. social/emotional: catch up on any letter writing (

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wow!!! I love this so much. Thank you for sharing your entire schedule. I think it’ll benefit many people. Any You’re doing a fantastic jobjob integrating it all. Please keep it up. And yes, cleaning the house is definitely way of giving to yourself and others :-)

[@TravelingDan20]

Thank you for these great books and this conversation Nick! Ordered and received the other 2 last week so will be ordering this one also😊🙏🏻

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊 I hope you enjoy reading them.

[@nerdbamarich2063]

Thank you so much for the wonderful messages. 🙏🏾

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome 😊

[@ashasr9827]

Getting d books today🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful my friend! I hope you enjoy it 😊

[@Fahim_Lalani]

❤love it . I love give daily as mantra 🕉️ I love ❤️ your positive channel despite being Muslim

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much my friend 😊

[@AmazingDogMom]

Congrats to you both! I can't wait to read it. I love you cleanse one and I have the meditation one in my amazon wishlist 😊

[@sabinamock4799]

Thank you Nick for this great message.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much 😊

[@veronicaelise]

Thank you for sharing! As I was listening I sat and meditated upon your words then started to ask everyone who came to mind for their forgiveness and I felt something release in me. I will keep practicing so I can easier let that come to mind when I am with people face to face instead of having expectations. I believe this will lead to more authentic meeting between family and friends 💜 Have a blessed day everyone

[@Kashimir]

Im going to do loving kindness meditations before I go to sleep. This is an oath of commitment

[@MrPinkfloydian]

Congratulations for another one. Some day it's like planting a tree or having a child 🙂 Well done and thank you for keeping doing good, and being good. I'm far from being on the right path but I found immense joy of listening to your explanation about greed: I didn't resonate with anything about that wicked thing. Well, I would never expect to resonate with that in the first place but... it's probably one of the few things I can be proud about myself... one I never really realized. Thank you for everything 🫂

[@foxmacnamara8809]

Congratulations Nick! A set of 3 now! Awesome. 🙏🏻

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much! Hope you’re doing well 😊

[@MelonInDisguise]

I needed this video, I have been a person with too much greed within me. Being generous mostly just to benefit myself by seeming like a better person. I will definitely try to be genuinely generous and giving moving forward. Thanks Nick for you and your co-authors sharing this knowledge.

[@mizubiart6230]

Thank you.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're welcome!

[@aqdoan5006]

Thank you Nick and Venerable Michael and Tim! Always love your books! And your meditation day-to-day journal as well!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh wonderful! Thank you so much my friend 😊

[@skankty]

first somehow :D I want to thank u, Nick :) that u gave me ur personal books in the coffee shop before 2 or 3 weeks at the retreat :) The conversation there was somehow the highlight of my stay in the retreat, I really enjoyed it!!!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh wow! That’s so awesome. I’m glad we got some FaceTime with one another. I hope you’re enjoying the book 😊

[@skankty]

​@@nickkeomahavong01 yeah, I just joined in ur conversation with Michael and the Slovakian guy - Boris :D and during the conversation I mentioned that somehow I didn't relate a lot to the things in the retreat (despite it was amazing place and ambient, I recommend it), because I was reading Jiddu Krishnamurti at that time, and u just proposed me to give ur books to me since I was leaving, and may be the third book it will be available after 2-3 days in the retreat :D so u gave me ur copy of the book :D which I really appreciate :)

[@ADRIANALASHISTA]

I already ordered mine. I can’t wait to get it to complete my collection 🙏🏻

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Great to hear from Adriana! Thank you and hope your doing well 😊

[@mariekarlsson2119]

Thank you Nick❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome my friend 😊

[@jeremytorgersen]

Great video, I will be watching again. I have been working on becoming more generous and while I don't particularly feel 'actively' greedy, sometimes I wonder if I am passively greedy due to not being as generous as I could be, along with still being attached to my time and the things that I 'have'. Congrats on the books, I will have to add them to my reading list!

[@PSModelling]

Thank you Nick for all that you do 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

It’s my pleasure. Thank you so much 😊

[@dijanasimurina1019]

Thank you Nick so much for this wonderful video. Your teachings have transformed my life ❤

[@senseiksan9721]

Congratulations ven Nick. Wish I had all the books. Thank you..

[@MorchSevonth]

Congratulations & thank you, Venerable Nick ❤. Would you consider making a video on the benefits of good friends and sangha one day?

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊 and I think I’ve made a few about spiritual friends before but I’ll have to check again.

[@koisaechao1]

Congratulations venerable Nick and Teams America, I look forward to reading your book. I love watching your videos. Thank you.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@nataliapashigina9082]

Thank w, dearest Nick! Always amazing content 😍

[@apeacelily5151]

Great news about the book! 🙏

[@susandean8584]

Thank you for this thoughtful video. For me the concept of greed also applies to what I may take from animals and not only what I may take from other people. For me exploiting animals by eating them or by using them to make clothing or other products is greedy. Innocent animals have no choice in what is being taken from them.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@malcflodailyinspiration4379]

Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@saysaylahwah8261]

Thanks for sharing dharma 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@c.cabanilla8963]

Wise words.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you 😊

[@c.cabanilla8963]

I just ordered the set of three books. I can't wait to read them.

[@deborahkimball-billups6405]

Good day Nick ...Thank you

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome!

[@Deusmeu]

Being of service to others, to give, we must refrain from taking

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊

[@niralivyas651]

Excellent... superb!! Truly uplifting ... many thanks💐💐

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@faizak1299]

I can't thank you enough❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww you’re welcome my friend 😊

[@Books-Are-Brilliant]

Congratulations! I look forward to learning from your books:)

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Michelle 😊

[@gonzalobaumgartner]

CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE BOOK 🎉

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you Gonzalo 😊😊

[@elizagal7451]

Practical steps, finally😊🙏💚

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you! Glad it’s helpful 😊

[@EdytaŻ-h5c]

Thank you from Poland ❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're welcome 😊 thank you my friend.

[@reginaanthonypillai7515]

Thank you for the wonderful speech so nice to hear about death. Never knew that generosity helped at death want to do more and mooore😃🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re so welcome 😊

[@Kashimir]

Nick I have received this book on greed in the mail. I am highlighting away.

[@gloriamadley8960]

Your videos have helped my life so much, thank you for making them. Do you plan on making any videos speaking more in details about death? I'm absolutely terrified of death, it's something I think about daily and would love to hear your views on it ❤️❤️

[@markvinton1047]

Next time my light bill comes im going to put some of Nick's "spiritual currency" in an envelope and mail it in. The leftover spiritual currency I'll use to purchase the books. Loving these videos! Thank you

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

"If we let go of greed and our obsession, will our suffering also go away?"- Korean Buddhist philosophical question. You can never go wrong being content.

[@tchirfullmoon8921]

Thank you

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@donaldsimons2429]

Ven. Nick, you have written about greed, but will you write about the other two as well, anger and delusion, especially about delusion? You will step on some toes if you do, but I hope you do.

[@danhtien168]

Sadhu sadhu sadhu 🙏🥰🙏🥰🙏🥰🌹🌹

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu 😊😊

[@markhines192]

Venerable Nick. Thank you for this video I'm excited to get a copy of the book. I am retired and I am in the process of downsizing all my possessions so that when I transition my children won't have a burden of going through all my stuff. I was just wondering who gets the proceeds of these books that you sell like on Amazon. I assume the monastery gets part of the proceeds in order to be able to provide things that you need.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome my friend. The proceeds goes to printing free physical copies to give to all the retreat participants at the Papae meditation retreat in Chiang Mai Thailand. We give away thousands of copies 😊

[@stefansporrefalt2832]

Hi Nick. Where are you? Are you in Pa Pae? I just arrived here and it would be an honor to meet you 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wow hope you enjoy your time there. I’m currently in Bangkok at the moment and will be traveling but I hope you enjoy Papae. Make sure to get yourself a copy of the book 😊

[@stefansporrefalt2832]

It’s very nice here thank you for leading me to this beautiful place. I have a copy of your book in my hand 😊 Satu 🙏

[@batman5383]

Hi Nick, love your videos so much! I wanted to ask you a question: In your documentaries, I’ve seen some monks walk bare foot. If there is a reason for this, what is it? Peace be with you ☮️

[@apeacelily5151]

When I donate or give to charity, I always do so anonymously. The issue then, is that my friends probably think I never contribute🤔

[@KCeci]

Congratulations on finishing the book & series! Look forward to your sharing on 15 March! May I know if we would be able to get the other books there as well? Thank you

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much and excited to see you all. Also yes, we will be giving out the books to everyone in attendance that night. A signed copy 😊

[@KCeci]

Thank you for the generosity ❤

[@KiowaFreedom]

I think that "Unfortunately " most humans are much more greedy than generous! As said the philosopher Schopenhauer , egoism rules the world. Great buddhist teaching though

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yes we all still have greed and need to work on eliminating it.

[@KiowaFreedom]

@@nickkeomahavong01 Thank you for your reply Nick. I studied the buddhadharma several years, also taoism, jnana yoga, etc. I think we can decrease a bit greed , hate, or other bad tendencies on our mind /ego, by replacing it by positive and selfishless actions and intentions, but to be fully freed from it, the direct way is to realize that the ego (with its greed, hate, etc) does not exist at all. Not always easy to realize it and be freed forever though..lol

[@J_Sca]

Thank you for another informative video, Nick also ill be sure to buy that book, and I've got a question. What are your opinions on people getting a tattoo off the Buddha? Thanks.

[@rakhisingh271]

Hello Nick! Lots of love from India ❤️🤗

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you. Greetings to you my friend 😊

[@themanhimself5650]

could i get all 3 books with hard covers? i prefer hard cover, the protection for the pages. thank you for your work and videos 🙏

[@puramuk]

thank u for the video. I wonder what happened at the end if a mind is in bad quality state, like fear, panik at the end/transition. But have done alot of good deeds in life and have good mind before the last days/hours. will it transist to lower next life because of bad last thougts? but have much good thougts before? I don't know how to explain it correctly I hope u understand :)

[@James-kt5sk]

Hi Nick, I have signed up for the candlelight event on 15 Mar in Singapore. As a way of showing my gratitude to your sharing thus far, I am thinking to buy some local food for you to try if its ok? :) They are nothing fancy or expensive, just a small gesture.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh wonderful! I’m glad you’ll be able to join us. And sure. You’re riding to offer it. Thank you in advance. That’s very kind of you 😊

[@richardespejo3397]

We're can you get the books​@@nickkeomahavong01

[@James-kt5sk]

@@nickkeomahavong01 Thank you for your sharing in Singapore and the hand-signed book. Have a good time remaining in Singapore and safe trip home :)

[@cathycacayuran]

Hi Mr. Nick, I'm from the Phils. Where can we buy the books? And how much?

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Hello my friend. You can get it on Amazon or just google from your country. It should be available 😊

[@Leo-u9l7e]

Hi Nick. How many hours do you usually sleep per day? Do you have a strict bedtime? And do you wake up rested waking at 4AM everyday? Interested in your sleep routine and how it works for you since I want to do something similar for more queit time for meditation and for myself. Thanks and wish you well

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Typically about 6-7 hours, but it depends on each person.

[@Leo-u9l7e]

@@nickkeomahavong01 I see. Do you feel as rested with that early bedtime routine as before when you could sleep and wake when you wanted?

[@chomarhtun2942]

Congrats to all ❤❤❤❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much

[@AreRisnes]

1:40 #View #Aye Thank Nick Keomahavong for sharing from one book.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️ thank you

[@claridee0765]

Hello from DE🙂🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Good morning my friend 😊

[@claridee0765]

@@nickkeomahavong01 I just signed up for the event in Lancaster. I am so excited. I will bring your book and hopefully I will be able to meet you so you can sign it. If not, I will just be grateful to be in your presence. You have helped me so much and I love your laugh and your genuine personality, it’s very approachable and not stern

[@istoppain62]

How do we order please. Congratulations!

[@anna_m59]

Nick, can you please tell me why monks are wearing orange color ropes ? 🙏

[@amaliaruja8947]

❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@AdamOrpen-wo2ei]

If I was going to give any one it would probably help

[@basbirbhamra548]

Nick I love ur smiling face mom like basbir

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@basbirbhamra548]

So sweet my son u won't believe very first timewhen I saw u my soul says u r the one I was searching forp

[@maneeshagupta906]

🙏🙏

[@yasa9822]

Venerable Nick do you have anything book that help with a really bad anxiety? Please recommend

[@uk7769]

in 2020 i used this entire channels content library to help with anxiety. it is daily simple work. no gimmicks. no shortcuts you have to do the work for yourself. a little bit everyday. be patient with yourself. you will slowly get stronger, one step at a time, until you can handle things you never thought you could deal with before. you got this.

[@octavian_2]

Hello dear friend that I've never met yet. I was curious: what does a monk do with the money he makes from these books?

[@nickkeomahavong01]

We print physical copies of the books to give it out for free to all the retreat participants at the Papae meditation center in Chiang Mai Thailand. We’ve given out 1,000s of books so far 😊

[@georgeandrews2839]

Greed, not money is the root of all evil and the starting point of all wars.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yes anger, greed and delusion are the 3 poisons 😊

[@jeniisabellarodriguez8150]

Still to this day - I put $1 or more into a jar and donate it either at the end of a month or sometimes 2-3 months. I have been doing this for years.