The Daily Life of a Monk | Original Buddhist Documentary

What is it like to be a Buddhist monk? What do monks do on a daily basis?
This video gives you a sample of what it's like to be a Buddhist monk at the Papae Meditation Retreat in Chiang Mai Thailand. Our daily schedule consists of going on alms round in the village, doing our chores as a mindfulness practice, meditation, and chanting. The monk's life is small paced and we have time to reflect and contemplate.
I've always said that this life is "simple, but not easy." Taking the time to train one's mind is not easy. So without further adieu, here is the daily life of a monk.
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Thanks for watching.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Would you be able to live like a monk? let me know below.

[@sarmadnestorius5807]

Well, it seems nice on KZbin. However, it might be different if you are actually there. Therefore, not sure.🙄🙄

[@mattneufeld3399]

I really aspire to. I am practicing at home for a time when I can ordain. However, being from Canada, it is hard to be able to be granted the visa for that length of time from the Thai Government.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@Casey Portnell haha. Yea it's not easy.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@sarmadnestorius5807 yes definitely 😁

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@mattneufeld3399 oh yea.... and especially with ther Corona virus now. Its difficult to travel.

[@9ballalex]

Is anybody else struggling with an earthly life including a job, a mortage, difficult relationships, material goals, and so on, and feels genuinelly worn out, so is now lurking around monk life videos? You are not alone.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Feel free to visit us anytime you are in Thailand 😊

[@tnt01]

@@nickkeomahavong01 only for men?

[@mithmethviewer]

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[@frontporchproductions]

LOL, not lurking around! LOLOLOLOLOL!!

[@araara4746]

@@tnt01 Buddhist monk ordination in most Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia (Theravada tradition) are only for men (bhikkhus), because the line of ordination for women (nuns) has been broken. As for the Mahayana tradition (China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan), it still exists for women.

[@deepthichepori559]

No phones No desires No attachments Happy life

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊❤

[@virginejun5756]

Our desires come from within more than outside man. Therefore, wherever you live, you must fight with it whole your life.

[@whatrtheodds]

Observe the desire. But it's still there it's about accepting it and letting it move through you rather than acting on it.

[@pradhumanpanwar8881]

Wanting no desire is desire itself . Everything is possible just because of desire.

[@yogap6162]

@@pradhumanpanwar8881 Ok then to make it clear...Less desire

[@cat_astronaut_]

Can we just take a moment to apreciate how incredible internet is?? The amount of information, perspectives, stories.. is simply wonderful

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊😊

[@Info_World2024]

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[@dparrillojr2]

I agree with you. This is the positive side of the net. Before I had to rely on channel 2 or PBS for ocasional information like this. Thanks to GoPros, internet and a very small world now. It’s easier to see how other people live. Watching this was a humbling experience for me. As I look around my house at all the useless stuff we have surrounding us. The happiness is inside of us. It ain’t the clutter. Or packing out 24hours with as much stimulation as possible.

[@cat_astronaut_]

@@dparrillojr2 i totally agree!

[@astrumarcanum]

Just watching this is a meditation on its own

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much oscar 🙂🙂

[@ayandalindelwe7960]

So true

[@sofarsogood6096]

Exactly! I’m feeling relaxed watching

[@Transcendental-Portal]

He is not lonely. He has the entire Universe inside of him. ❤️

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu ❤❤❤❤🙏😊

[@mohshinreza286]

best comment 💜

[@d12kiem7]

and around them

[@bimbiperera1013]

Truth

[@thanislausm4288]

MY FATHER AND MYSELF ARE ONE... JESUS.

[@WendyFernando]

life is simple but we are making it hard :)

[@nickkeomahavong01]

I agree 😊😊

[@themarkashrai3983]

this man must be very happy to live like this .

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@themarkashrai3983 ❤❤

[@karthikragavansperspective2492]

@@themarkashrai3983 Dude try to live like for one day... it's not an easy joke

[@themarkashrai3983]

@@karthikragavansperspective2492 your thinking is itself too hard and joke too.It takes time but he must be living in peace and happiness

[@explorousu.k.7809]

Buddhism saved my life, I was confined to my house due to anxiety from 16 -18 :/ I immersed myself in it and it’s the only thing that I found comfort in 💛 thank you Buddha 😻

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wow. I'm glad taking refuge in teachings have helped you. That's wonderful to hear. I hope you are doing well 😊😊

[@hellkat1123]

I like Buddha teachings also i meditate every day ..and I admit i find my inner peace and i am more calm than never before..

[@cusmodecustoms1156]

I am from NZ a a born Buddhist if suffering from anility if you can share how Buddhism helped

[@C.C.369]

Hi❤️ i don't know U but i'm very happy for U, that U found a way out and to happyness❣️🌈🙏 Love & peace from Caroline from germany✌️

[@russellcarstens7124]

How did you start? Is there a book you can recommend? I love Taoism and want to explore Buddhism.

[@ruby-faithmclean2230]

i'm a Christian and I love the buddhist way of life, it seems so peaceful and right (: God bless you all

[@TungHoang-xj6jd]

Peaceful must be in your soul first not much people can become a happy monk. A real monk is a suffering man finally found the real peaceful in his soul and definitely love to be a monk. And he must believe in God he trusted that keep him going and have the results. If he has no believing he is not a monk.

[@Info_World2024]

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[@leptir7110]

Ova religija propagira mir.,nije nasilna

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[@Coachingdevie]

I use to be a monk for 8 years included 1 year as an hermit in the jungle in North East Thailand and it's been the happier years of my life ... Thanks for sharing this beautiful video 💕

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wow. Amazing. Thank you so much my friend 😍😍

[@Iiamli007]

But why did you quit?

[@Coachingdevie]

@@Iiamli007 I didn't want to quit but I had to for many reasons and today I didn't regret it because I love my job, I'm able to help a lot of people to strive in their lives

[@nikayakinh978]

@@Coachingdevie with your help to other people, in next life you will have enough good karma to practice monkhood again

[@Coachingdevie]

@@nikayakinh978 🙏🏼May be an other time in this present life, who knows ⎈♥️

[@lukemckean6155]

I plan on exploring monk hood when my kids are older and no longer need my financial support. But for now I mostly practice alone

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Awesome. We look forward to having you 😍😍

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@PRASAD PERERA 😊😊🙏🙏❤

[@darkbuddha3307]

The Thai Forest tradition of Theravada is a beuatiful on

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@darkbuddha3307 😊😊

[@amitwadhwani3504]

Namaskar From India No need to leave home..... U can practice renunciation through u r thoughts... It's easy to change robes... But very difficult to change u r thought patterns... My English is not that good..... Hope u got it

[@savannawang7322]

My father always jog around the nearest Chinese temple in our area when I was young and I always go with him. There I first saw a bunch of monks, I was so scared of them thinking they're part of the dragon ball. But now I am truly amazed on their way of living and looking forward to live in that kind of peace.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much my friend 😊😊 maybe one day you can visit us

[@Info_World2024]

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[@annettevillafane1621]

After everything that I’ve been through and lived in my 63 years of my life and being a Buddhist for 20 + years, I’m ready to live this life! 🕊️❤️

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@Info_World2024]

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[@MangeshLanke]

Wait for God invitation.....and live life as guest.....

[@foxmacnamara8809]

No 9-5 dead end job. No rush hour traffic. No douchebag boss. No shitty co-workers. No ambulance, cop, firetruck sirens every 5 minutes. No TV news anchor to constantly remind me how messed up the world is. No screaming kids. No grocery store line. No bills. No dick head neighbors..... Just peace. PEACE. These guys are onto something. Makes me rethink my life.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

❤❤❤❤🙏

[@tempesnyder6243]

Even though you may not be able to join the monastery, you can practice a lot of this yourself. Watch Nick’s presentations here, and join a temple or church.

[@realsteel222]

No earning for living and dying also to be monk you need money

[@path_to_aesthetic]

sounds like you need to move rural and pursue a passion of yours

[@rajibkhondakerrajib8138]

Fine dog human corrupted i believed

[@dhanushkkarsilverspoon8416]

I'm very pleased how calm and peaceful he is. This place is a paradise. No man made luxury can be compared to this

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much. Feel free to visit us sometime 😊

[@dhanushkkarsilverspoon8416]

@L Grace I wanna be one! I'm 18 now

[@freddieboral9609]

@@nickkeomahavong01 Where exactly is your place? I hope I can visit sometime in the near future...

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@freddieboral9609 yes please. You can as always come stay with us. We are in Chiang Mai Thailand at the papae meditation retreat. Here is some information. Www.papaemeditation.org/en/

[@kathlinewhite2838]

This video is very much helpful & blessing... Here is also very beautiful videos #Tibetan_Monk

[@sheisuniverse2065]

Living like a monk is very tough . We need patience as well as persistence for this. Normal person who is filled with materialistic things can't live like this . But tbh I want to experience this type of peace in my life .

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu sadhu 😌😌

[@Info_World2024]

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[@satya9493]

Whenever I feel restless and sad, I watch this video. It calms my mind always. Thank you Nick.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Awwwe that's wonderful. I'm glad its helpful. Greetings to you from Thailand 🙂🙂

[@rupikaperera8907]

When you realise the world has no more surprises, you lose interest in it, there's nothing to go back to, that's when your mind turns inwards and start soul searching, or the non existence of soul. And monk hood become deeply conducive to such a journey, some realise this young, others in their middle or old age, and some of us never. The later is too caught up in this life ......looking for pleasures in the five senses, yet never finding it.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

❤❤❤

[@blackheartgaming6121]

could not agree more

[@supparboyy]

Truth doesn't need to be agreed by someone ! Secondly, We can also live like a monk. If we think and approach with simplicity, it becomes simple !

[@bigandred2009]

You can definitely find pleasure with brain chemistry.

[@j_jarvh]

@@bigandred2009 that's just shallow, pleasure can be good but can't always brought you true happiness in life. Focusing much in pleasure can lead you to hedonism, or mundane living. That impedes you to actualize your true purpose in life.

[@Foxy-qx4pd]

I suppose people could say it is lonely, however loneliness is a state of mind where you can be surrounded by people but feel lonely as you do not have anyone you feel connected to. These monks may be alone much of the time but they know there are others like them and see them from time to time which gives them a sense of community and belonging; how many of us can say that.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊🙏

[@ZhuGeLiang6969]

u cant be lonely when u get back to your kuti and meditate with your best friend the breath 😃

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@ZhuGeLiang6969 🙏🙏🙏🙏😂

[@jonathanpollmann7529]

@@JM-dp1nl Oh how true words these are indeed :)

[@kathlinewhite2838]

This video is very much helpful & blessing... Here is also very beautiful videos #Tibetan_Monk

[@rohitkhatri9958]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ It's difficult to live like a monk. Deep respect and love from the bottom of my heart to all monks for conveying the knowledge given by Buddha.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂

[@ambermaciver9843]

What i liked about this monk was that he was very humanlike. He had a comforting presence. I have seen similar monk daily life videos are they're almost robotic, very perfect in everything they do - the straightest posture, few facial expressions etc. This monk crouched when writing, folded a blanket with his chin, and let out a sign, all very human characteristics. It was refreshing to see, so thank you.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much my friend 😊

[@Info_World2024]

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[@hermes537]

It was more aesthetic with the bloom of youth... also I have seen other devotees of other religions, and when they are young their beliefs are so encompassing that it makes them radiate a special ethereal beauty. When I was a young monk, I had no urges to touch myself, my faith was so strong that it sublimated my adolescent drives@@nickkeomahavong01

[@varunretro]

Somethings I rediscovered during lockdown. 1. Busy hands are Happy hands. make things better around you instead just sitting around. 2. Necessities are way too important than luxuries of life at any given moment. 3. Giving is always more satisfying than receiving. 4. Silence is more important than arguments. Be happy you all ❤️

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@karennoble4957]

Thank you for your reminder!

[@boomah8888]

That´s a nice comment and i think you are right.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@boomah8888 😊

[@CasanovaFluff]

Agreed. We should all also make time for non-doing each day. Be well friend.

[@Trustintheuniverse1]

I have been practising vipassana since October 2018. Seen lots and lots of change in me. Anxiety, depression disappeared. My beliefs changed, confidence multiplied. I feel so grateful for the teaching. I look forward to it everyday. 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

That's wonderful. Keep up the great work 😀😀

[@billionaire6792]

How can I do bipasana pls help

[@domiven7]

Even though he is alone most of the time, looks like he has so much peace.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@APJI-786]

Monk life is so simple but full of discipline and sacrifices, this documentary is real jam…!!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@APJI-786]

@@nickkeomahavong01 welcome Monk bro 🙏🏻😇💐

[@holdthemayo111]

Being a monk is like the exact opposite of being a prisoner.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

🙂🙂

[@rajnish8918]

Most beautiful comment

[@kingexplosionmurder632]

Exactly, they are truly free and at peace and do everything to remain that way

[@biggboss14masala43]

@Bruce Pitt yes salvation is the only way to escape from this world...

[@alwayschanging5821]

Even in a prison, one can find freedom

[@Lilyrhythm]

The sounds of the birds are so soothing

[@nickkeomahavong01]

❤❤❤🙏

[@yogaveera]

✌️

[@ambujkansal7994]

This is what was expected. Grateful that we all have access to the videos like these.....Shows absolutely another life !

[@mrpuppette7055]

I have taught and practised Buddhism. I have always found it funny how much literature there is out there about it. It makes me think for some there is a huge pile of learning for what is a very simple concept 🙂

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😀😀

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[@colorsofbiplab]

I think this monkhood should be compulsory at least for a couple of years in every one's life because it teaches our mind to be in control.. and if it be so, lots of problem due to lots of distraction would be minimized

[@nickkeomahavong01]

❤❤❤🙏

[@Sanjeev02me57]

It should come from environment around you, not compulsion.

[@derisetiawan4077]

But monk always ask the money from people, and it's like a beggar

[@Xaforn]

It would be wise to teach children to pause, relax and think or less thinking to ease the mind. But with society being the rat race it is and wants to continue to be that will never happen unless parents/guardians individually do it.

[@abdulkhatri8358]

Very true

[@kevinpasricha4520]

Goes to show that we don't need anything in life (besides food and water) to be truly happy inside and outside. Amazing

[@nickkeomahavong01]

❤❤

[@Gxicigcihvho]

I think we need more than that to be happy

[@icf66]

Air,space ,and most Important mother Earth that u missed without these water n air cannot survive

[@theoldaccountthatiusedtous6767]

@@Gxicigcihvho Shelter, meaningful work, community, and meaningful connections, and creating something artistic and beautiful, and being surrounded by nature. (ok maybe some of those are my opinion)

[@lonamisa834]

No matter how hard is his life no matter from how many difficulties he's going through in his daily life but if he's getting mental peace from it than every thing is worthy..

[@Peace-inLife]

❤👌🙏❤👌🙏

[@Ela-eh3hm]

The astounding sound of God's nature is SO HEALING.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

❤❤❤🙏

[@ExtraordinaryTK]

I have ordained a Monk for 9 days about 3 years ago, I wish it lasted much longer but unfortunately 9 days is the only time I had. The temple I was at wasn't very strict but I had my own opinion of what Monk should be, No mobile phone, no TV, no computer, no money, never ask any relative or friends to visit me because I want complete peace, no entertainment books to read accept chanting books that I needed to learn but I hardly did as I also believe that's not the true purpose of being a Monk. We woke up around 4:30 am and start doing arms round at 5:00 am. There's no telling how my feet were killing after nearly 2 hours of walking bare feet on sharp rocks. We didn't put all the food in one bowl as Monk should but some did and I tried it once. After morning meal all the Monk gather in the temple where we spend about 1-hour chanting and meditating together. I can't believe how peaceful it was despite how many times you have to fight the legs cramp. Than each Monk return to their tiny sleeping quarters/dwelling to clean exactly how this Monk did in the video. Sweeping leaves were actually my favorite as it is a form of meditation. Monks only do one arms around per day which is in the morning but comes midday all the Monk gather in the gathering hall where villagers come and offer foods to Monk. The food wasn't actually for the Monk as their first intended but Thai people believe Monk acts like a middle man who can chant and deliver them to their loved ones that past away and Monk consume the physical foods after the chanting. After lunch, Monk supposes to meditate alone in any form they prefer, mine was walking into the forest and just sit there meditating under a tree until 5:00pm the Monks gather in the temple to perform secondary group chanting along with the nuns sometime villagers would join us. For 9 days was the most peaceful time of my entire life of 30 years.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wow wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Hopefully you can ordain again one day 😀😀

[@ExtraordinaryTK]

Nick Keomahavong There’s was one spooky believes in the Monk community. You see, villagers often involves the Monk in almost every ritual they believes in, especially funeral. I was told new ordained Monk first public chanting probably be at a funeral and couple of days later it was. The funeral always take place at the temple and it was after 9, I had to walk alone in the dark to get to funeral monument and there I was, sitting at the end of a roll closes to the coffin. A woman die from a car accidents.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@ExtraordinaryTK whoa that's scary 🙈🙈🙈

[@larcm3]

@@ExtraordinaryTK wow, that's some scary stuff.

[@XXAndyHD]

nice

[@hemadear2509]

In order to live like a monk at such a young age, they have to have determination, willpower, ability to control your mind and self discipline. I still lack all that. I’m trying my best.

[@compfreyashen7579]

Wu wei

[@manasataAmbazonia]

Keep it in your mind. Everything is possible to you.

[@DavidStartsArt]

Best documentary ever, no talking

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much David 😊

[@ayandalindelwe7960]

The level of calmness and peace is absolutely amazing 💓💕🕯

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much ayanda 😊

[@tiyasha04]

the dog following the monk is my favorite part !

[@nickkeomahavong01]

💙💙💙🙏

[@rainbowtree5664]

Yes I agree. A happy little dog. X

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@rainbowtree5664 🙂

[@gowthamglad2064]

This dog and monk thinking conscious and live in present moment

[@thewealthysoul5340]

Loved that part too

[@Foxy-qx4pd]

This is a very peaceful and also natural way of life, we do not appreciate the natural world the way these monks do.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😀😀😀 sadhu sadhu

[@ozgursenturk11-11]

Wo-men are natural too but these guys just ignores them, why?

[@n.n.9517]

If u want to live in the nature and want to be helpfull for your children and the society, be a farmer. Monks can't help themselve, they do nothing for the world. One day when they die, they will realize that they were just sitting in a shelter and doing nothing for 40 years. U should also google the genocide in Burma Myanmar, that will show u how peacefull they really are. They aren't

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@n.n.9517 maybe you can visit a different channel? 🤣

[@n.n.9517]

@@nickkeomahavong01 Oh yes i could , but I won't 😝

[@smithjhons1429]

Proud of my country ,India Budhha is one of the most kind spirit world has ever witnessed... 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@basantabishwokarma6645]

Proud of india for what?

[@parmenides5032]

@@basantabishwokarma6645 Buddha was from India

[@basantabishwokarma6645]

@@parmenides5032 dont u feel any shame

[@varnikakaushik5986]

Wow the young monk here is so simple and near to the mother nature. The aura of a practitioner of Meditation really expounds the ardent sense of inclusiveness they have with the entire existence and contemplates happily. Love from India. 🌹

[@utkarshsrivastava7777]

His life in itself a meditation

[@nickkeomahavong01]

❤❤🙏

[@Mr_Originality]

@@nickkeomahavong01 how many times a day do monks meditate?

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@Mr_Originality we try to meditate as often as we can 😊

[@Mr_Originality]

@@nickkeomahavong01 ok cool. So there is no such thing as meditating too much?

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@Mr_Originality personally I think it should be a middle way approach. More importantly then just meditating long, I think its important to meditate correctly 😊

[@mrgregcat]

This is such a different picture. I thought Buddhist monastery life would be very regimented, with regular work and meditation calls, and meetings with the head abbot. This one shows so much alone time. A very handsome monk, however.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

❤❤❤❤🙏😊

[@andiedoolan3371]

It often is as you've described. I think a bit of a different side is being shown....

[@tamgsmith8077]

Yeah, that is one good-looking monk! Pretty lips.

[@alwayschanging5821]

Depends on the tradition. The Monastery I frequent in the US is zen and it is how you describe. However it is soto zen which is farming zen. They teach to see universe in all things, even the work we do, the food we grow, the wood we chop, etc.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@alwayschanging5821 🙂

[@emmamauri672]

Woah this is incredible! You can feel the peace he's living even through the screen. And all the sounds, all these birds signing, the wind dancing through the forest, the candles burning ... It's so calming, almost asmr. And for the first time ever in my life I perceived and felt the sound of silence in a video, maybe because I'm tired to live in the city with so many noises that I look for it everywhere😅, but definitely it's because you did a great job! Sending positive and healthy vibes long the way! 🌼🧡🌼

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much for the kind words Emma. Glad you were able to touch the peace in the video 😀

[@gingersutton8240]

I am a retired lady in my 80s and I still get up between four and 6 o’clock in the morning. Nobody else is around to disturb. You get lots done in a good morning routine; my exercise; making my be…all things that make up my morning routine. I do it before my mind knows that I am going to . Best work is done in the early hours !

[@pallavichattopadhyay5591]

Wow I have never imagined myself without my eyebrows and hair. I wish to be as strong as him someday so as not to be affected by my outside appearance and be at absolute peace just like him

[@nickkeomahavong01]

❤❤💛

[@devushkachannel]

Try head shaving by donating hair and let the magic begin within yourself

[@compassionlove2637]

Practice Buddha's teachings u will also feel peace and harmony in house Holder life

[@thenakmuayartist5717]

Strength implies that there is a force to push against Accept the decision entirely even when it’s too late only

[@theoldaccountthatiusedtous6767]

You could get a pixie cut (It's a commitment, but I'm really happy with mine!). Or not. It's not about the hair, just about you contemplating how it makes you feel and what it's bringing up. (Also, I think if you were surrounded by other people who did it, it would be so much easier to do it)

[@Geralt9213]

I love Buddha and I love Buddhism. Buddha give me strength to face difficulties in life. I struggle with anxiety and panic which is why I seek meditation

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful ❤❤❤🙏

[@humorgabbon3406]

Ah, Fellow Struggler!

[@Geralt9213]

@@humorgabbon3406 ❤️

[@humorgabbon3406]

@@Geralt9213 When you like Berserk, Don't forget to check out Claymore. It is a great Dark Fantasy manga. An anime adaptaion my Studio Madhouse is also there. But In any case, You can watch the Anime uptill episode 20 and then Catch on to the Manga. Have a wonderful experience!

[@Geralt9213]

@@humorgabbon3406 thanks for reccomendation

[@AVISIONMUSICTV]

It's just amazing how a person can live in such solitude considering everything that's going on in modern society. I almost became a monk but I chose to maintain a social life to be available to help others. It's quite a complex parallel and paradigm. Modern life is so seductive. Beautiful women, creativity and the desire to minister to people in need is what keeps me in the modern world.

[@elenamorales9862]

I really admire how he is living the best days of his life in the most possible way. Mental calmness is not an easy thing to achieve

[@villaminsherralyn29]

I started this soul searching since this pandemic happened, it's a truly blessing in disguise, i had my time to pause and just clear my mind, making myself to be more mindful and aware not just in myself but towards to everything. I'm really happy

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Beautiful ❤❤❤❤ thank you so much for sharing. Keep up the great work 😊😊

[@gameplayart6554]

Its pretty much the life I live now in a city, I am quite all day, aware of my infinite being, like a child I play in nature and walk through the world observing its beauty and where there is darkness I am a light. Im in solitude all day and the truth is I love it. Everything old has vanished, news doesn't exist in this world, I am at peace and cleansing myself of the habits of the mind which I have picked up being raised in America. Others are having this experience and we are lighting up the cities and the unconsciousness around the US one at a time.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Beautiful 💙💙💙💙

[@ministerseamore5810]

We are similar.

[@ClayLud]

Its entertaining just to watch people move around in different states of mind.

[@yamawowlai]

That's the main concept that Buddhism teaching us. " Present moment"

[@rcjacksonbrighton]

Ooo me toooooo! I live like this too. I love it. Because I am in a city sometimes I can’t help but ask myself.. am I normal? Is there something wrong with me?! But those thoughts come less and less. I wonder if I will ever move out of the city to somewhere more like in this video. I’m not sure. At the moment I love observing the buzz of the city. (It’s a small city by the seaside with Forrests about a 20 minute journey away

[@Rene_Descartes]

One of the best day in a life videos I have seen yet! I am very interested in becoming a monk in later life. It's just seems so peaceful! Thanks

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Awww thank you so much Aydin ❤❤🙏

[@hjzrd]

There were so many moments of incredible cinematography in this. This was an excellent and unique piece of filmmaking. Thanks for making this. I arrive there tomorrow and this makes it even better.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh wonderful my friend! Thank you so much and I hope you have a good time. Please make sure to take a book when you get there :)

[@DivineFeminine7771]

What an absolute gorgeous man, I’m in love with his energy, I got very peacefull watching this, beautiful educating video , this makes me dislike the place I live in even more.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

🙏🙏❤

[@anadisattvasudeva6315]

ha ha he is actor ))) monks do not live like that)))

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@anadisattvasudeva6315 maybe come visit us in person? 😊

[@Gaurav-ql5tq]

@@nickkeomahavong01 where?

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@Gaurav-ql5tq www.papaemeditation.org/en/

[@spiritofzen7022]

To experience true happiness in such a way must feel so sublime, I am feel so blessed to be on this path. Blessings to all my Buddhist brothers and sisters throughout the world🙏🏽

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much. Its a beautiful experience. Greetings from Thailand my friend ❤❤

[@spiritofzen7022]

Nick Keomahavong 🙏🏽💕thank you my brother, greetings from the U.K. 🇬🇧

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@spiritofzen7022 🙏🙏🙏

[@rickyfulbrook1026]

No money problems, no nagging boss, no car troubles, no Internet, no traveling to work, no egocentric family obligations. I want some of this so much

[@danny.golcman6846]

Its very peaceful

[@Glitterastic]

I felt this energy, as you were meditating with the bird sounds. It reminded me how I said the other day that birds are here to help us stay conscious in the moment. I felt like I was there with you and all those moments connected. Magical 🙏🏻☀

[@nickkeomahavong01]

That's beautiful 🙂🙂

[@tomyumboyzz457]

Sathu, being a monk is very peaceful at times. i had been a monk twice in my life; sometimes i still miss the days where i don't really need to think much about stuff that happened around my experience as an ordinary man. Being a monk is truly letting go and one may find true happiness that they always seek.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh wow. Sadhu. Where did you ordain?

[@theoldaccountthatiusedtous6767]

I hiked the Appalachian Trail a number of years ago, and I miss some of the aspects of that. I wonder if being a monk (or being at a retreat) would have some similar qualities.

[@Yogi-mz8lz]

The truly high is ever low. The truly swift is ever slow The highly sensitive is numb. The highly eloquent is dumb. The ebb and flow are but one tide.The guideless has the surest guide.The very great is very small & He has ALL, who gives his ALL....❤❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊❤

[@veganpajamas4211]

took screenshot

[@yogi4261]

Book of Mirdad :)

[@monikageczo]

I love this!

[@ardhendu_samanta]

Beautiful! Loved this!

[@powlamichakraborty3821]

Whenever I feel that life is very hard and there is no happyness 🙂I watch this videos...so, that I feel better about my life ♥️thank you so much for those videos 🙂

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Glad it's helpful my friend. Greetings to you 😊😊

[@js6271]

Wonderful video. As a Buddhist practitioner, I find this video refreshing, knowing that many other people also meditate and live a peaceful life. I meditate using Metta (loving-kindness or any other similar translation) to meditate to bring inner peace while sharing it with others. I also meditate with a focus on Compassion, the desire for well-being for those who are suffering; I meditate with uplifting/sympathetic joy, rejoicing with others for their accomplishments in life, and also with equanimity and balance in one's mind and actions. Meditating in this way has helped me immensely. I live life more peacefully. Homage to the Buddha.

[@poetaenlaluna]

That was absolutely beautiful!, I can't believe this doesn't have millions of views. Also, I love the fact that there are no words spoken or explanations, you just show us :)

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Awww thank you so much Poeta. That's so kind of you. Sadhu ❤❤ I really appreciate the support. And greetings to you from Thailand 😊😊

[@veganpajamas4211]

there doesnt have to be words. when i was about ten i used to enjoy the feeling of hot shower and close my eyes in the locker room of indoor swimpool. there was 6 showers in one stall. one day i was alone with eyes closed enjoying my usual stand up meditation (at time i did not know what med was :p) an asian man took the shower in front of me, no words put one arm across waste- the other upwards across torso and closed his eyes, we were two meditating (1)

[@jirapansubannapan-5492]

The best doesn't mean the most popular(less views doesn't matter,though). High respect to your comment

[@Lumberjackmattz]

Shows what a lost world we live in. Not many are intrigued with inner peace rather keeping up with the joneses and kardashians lol

[@Justhatipp]

This makes me strive to be more mindful...i think being an American my life is so polar opposite of this! But I’m trying to practice more minimalism and self awareness! Awesome video!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww thank you so much my friend 💛💛💛 Greetings from Thailand 😊

[@trapezephoenix8674]

Your videos always fill me with such a sense of peace. I’m so glad I found your channel!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you thank you so much my friend. I'm glad you enjoy it. Welcome to the channel :-)

[@78logistics]

Very relaxing to watch this...I try to start my day with a half hour of mindfulness after I take my morning meds. And end it thr same way.

[@chustar2620]

Its beautiful to see him connect with all the elements of nature, earth, water, space, air and fire. While in his state of meditation. I often ask myself am I able to live in such a way. And I believe all is possible when you set your thoughts to it.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

❤❤❤

[@Peace-inLife]

❤👌🙏❤👌🙏

[@Info_World2024]

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[@SabrinaUmstead]

one of my goals has always been to go to rishikesh, india to study hinduism but now after watching this video i think i'm making it another one of my goals to study buddhism in thailand

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wow. That's awesome. Thank you so much my friend for sharing ❤❤

[@aanandax]

So happy to see someone interested in Hinduism :))

[@indianpatriot4816]

Every ans is in Hinduism. Welcome.

[@samanprasanna2312]

Come to sri lanka to learn about theravada buddhism

[@Denzo567]

Wast of beautiful life ..

[@amopuha6110]

I showed my grandpa he's so overwhelmed with what the monks do in their daily routine everyday,with all due respect,my grandpa Charlie has for all the reverends and respectfully to the master as my grandpa worship and bow down to Amen 🙏🙏🙏🕯🌺🌻🌸🌷

[@marievella3911]

I love this and definitely wanna learn more thank you for just existing ❤️

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much ❤

[@CurstSaden]

As a writer and a person interested in religion in general, this video was very helpful in my research. Thank you for sharing this glimpse into a monk's life!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Awwww that's awesome. Thank you so much ❤❤❤😊

[@Info_World2024]

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[@cathypreddie98]

That truly is real life. All the world is sad compared to this.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

❤❤❤❤🙏 thank you

[@mysterym7008]

Why? Just find a nature trail 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jaredhead9503]

@VATSAL SRIVASTAVA chill bro ur having a manic episode

[@Kyouma.]

Beautiful. I really love that there's no commentary at all so you really have to pay attention. Very well done, Nick 😊

[@Kyouma369]

Hello

[@ides1959]

I had never heard this before: "Rest in a Sea of Merit". I tried this last night and struggled with a situation I could clearly experience my attachment to and wanted to 'solve'. It was difficult, I would come back to actions of merit, and then back to the struggle, and yet I was also glad to have this clarity. I will do it again tonight. I sense this is very important and I'm grateful to have heard Ven. Nick share this. Found these videos by accident! Thank you.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much my friend. Yes give it a try again and just stay with the good deeds. Remove any struggle. And welcome to the channel ☺️☺️

[@delreythomas8218]

My wish is to become monk, from the beginning I wish to devote my life to the monkhood. But unfortunately I don't have the blessings from my parents yet. Letting go all of worldly desires and possessions is what I wanted. I hope someday I can devote my life to the monkhood. SADHU SADHU SADHU.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yes come join us when you can. You'll love it 😍

[@MrClockw3rk]

He’s beautiful

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊

[@Ice.muffin]

Yes he is

[@richardsongukdgrutgabgar3950]

He is a trans monk

[@Momo0]

@@richardsongukdgrutgabgar3950 wtf

[@kurtwagner6437]

Why are you gay?

[@felipepauluk4501]

Thank you! I love It!!!!! ♥ Eternal gratitude for you to show us this beauty

[@ananadapriya]

📿☸️May the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha blessed with all of us.We be blessed with good health, strength, peace and happiness .

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu sadhu 😊

[@risingsun3089]

Thank you for the beautiful glimpse into the lifestyle of a monk. I live in the west; often times I find myself overwhelmed and stressed at how fast everything is moving. I steadily think about an escape from these transitory pleasures, pleasures that take the shape of a poisonous precondition to live. It is frustrating being a tortoise in a world of hares.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

❤❤ you're welcome. I can completely relate to that feeling.

[@yoya4766]

Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind.

[@vajraayudha5062]

Several things I notice, 1. After cleaning toilet , hope he showered. It's not hygienic to carry on, but he might have done it in private. 2. Hearing so many birds calls are soothing and still I have found that its does not disturb my meditation process. On the contrary, If I were to hear 2 people talking even at a distance its distracts and send a bad vibration towards me and breaks my rhythm. Same with flow of the water @09:05 it does not disturb the mental vibrations 3. Rustic setting is awesome, but Thailand is one hell of a humid place, if you are not born there its very difficult to get adjusted to. It's like living in Canada which is the exact opposite, where summer literally last 2 months. 4.Monetary setting is beautiful. 5. In Buddhist, monks can chose to return to normal life and again revert. Many other religions do not allow that as monk hood is the final stage of life, if you are not ready, better do what one is good at and not venture into it.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww thank you for sharing. That's great. I don't think I'll be able to survive in Canada. Haha Greetings from Thailand my friend 😊

[@AnnikaWithAk]

Tell me about Summers, I live in Scotland 😂 we've had maybe a maximum of 5 days so far with temperatures above 20C Celsius this year.

[@riva7061]

I come back to this video often. Being with him in the environment reminds me of the calm that can be. Would be awesome if you had an asmr microphone next time so you could capture the sounds too. I think the audio brings a lot of calm with it also. Thanks for sharing Nick.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@A1bandana]

I have no word to explain about this . This is really amazing 👏 😍

[@adityamajumder3768]

I always find my self peaceful and more comfortable when I'm lonely. It helps me to think deeply about my existence in this world. This quarantine had a powerful impact on me while I was alone in my village for 6 months away from the hustle of city life. I will live like a monk for aa period if it is in my destiny.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

❤❤❤

[@simplyritik]

I would love to be a Monk Even for a month, I am 20 yo, I won't let this dream of mine dies. Thank you for such a beautiful video.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

❤❤❤

[@aliceschramm7923]

I would love too!! I'm 22

[@richardsongukdgrutgabgar3950]

Maybe because your not that beautiful some would say

[@alokpushkar904]

go for vipassana meditation in india rules will be same , daily life will be same no mobile phone, no speaking , no newspaper or book just the same life as depicted for 10 days

[@indianpatriot4816]

@@alokpushkar904 place ?

[@hellocalmhappiness]

This is one of my favorite videos, along with the other Daily Life of a Monk in this channel. I always come back to these when life gets a bit much and I would like to quiet my mind. :) Thank you Nick for sharing this with us! I look forward to having the chance to stay at a retreat one day.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Awww thank you so much 😊

[@MrJohnpr12]

I heave been watching this video every morning, it sets me for the day.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Awww that's amazing. Thank you for sharing that ❤❤❤🙏

[@venerablemanshing6350]

Beautiful! Even those of us who belong to the Mahayana branch of the tradition live in a similar fashion with only some minor variations due to where we are living. This shows how practice and daily living become an integrated whole both on and off the cushion. Bravo! Thank you so much for posting this! Many people here in the U.S. don’t know this and often ask me what life is like for a Buddhist monk. It is hard for them to conceive of this much less realize that it is possible to live this way. Sarva Mangalam!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu sadhu sadhu. Rejoice in all your merits. Buddhism from all traditions has so much wisdom. I'm glad we are all making an effort to share with the world this lifestyle. Thank you so much my friend ❤❤❤🙏😊 Greetings from Thailand 😊

[@Info_World2024]

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[@damiancasanova6549]

I think the whole point was to do the little things right, being focused on what you are doing. Most people, including me, we take for granted things like cleaning our room, organizing our stuffs, waking up early, meditating... These are the things that makes us feel good

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Beautiful insight. I love it ❤❤❤

[@bobpart6166]

What a Beautiful documentary, thank You 🙏😊

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you Bob :-)

[@jasonpickersgill2743]

Such a beautiful video that I keep coming to again and again. It’s the reason I follow buddhism 🙏🏼

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Jason 😊😊

[@como_te_llamas3017]

Why no one yet said how handsome this monk is?

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Haha. I love it 😍😍😂

[@como_te_llamas3017]

Nick Keomahavong me too💟💟

[@denilotus5538]

No pls do not have think like that 🙏 if he is stream entry we do not know if think bad u can get bad karma

[@como_te_llamas3017]

Deni Lotus i dont think bad i just think that he is pretty💟

[@jonathanpollmann7529]

@@como_te_llamas3017 Well, thank you for such kind words, I really do appreciate them. Hope you are doing well, in such uncertain times :) Much peace and love :)

[@irmabronder]

Beautiful life he is living. Much of it could be incorporated by all of us. So peaceful. Much love to all. 💋💋

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 💚💚

[@kathlinewhite2838]

This video is very much helpful & blessing... Here is also very beautiful videos #Tibetan_Monk

[@renukarao6541]

Thank you for making this video 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂

[@MrSmartimax]

Silent watching with no noise of daily hardest life. Simplicity is genius

[@alanawilson6104]

I love how at peace this guy is and what a humble life Monks live

[@nickkeomahavong01]

❤❤

[@DharshiniM-bq4jh]

Meditation is now becoming a part of my life. Beginning will be so hard. But trust me it will have great impact in ur life.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful. That's great. Keep up the great work 😊

[@DharshiniM-bq4jh]

@@nickkeomahavong01 👍👍👍

[@Leeohlin89]

Very peaceful and calming video, I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for sharing with us this enlightening lifestyle rich with nature. 🙏🏼

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Alumna. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂🙂

[@douglasalvaradocorrales]

Beautiful... thanx for sharing!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much Douglas 😊😊

[@miasmatik]

The reason he can put his hand in the toilet bowl to clean it is because he probably cleans it thoroughly like that almost every day and so it isn't nearly as gross as the average home toilet

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You hit it on the head 😊😊😊🙏

[@dmhq-administration]

NOT ACCORDING TO THE COLOUR OF THE WATER THAT I SAW IN THE TOILET BOWL! 🤔🤢🤮

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@TapariaAashish you sound confident in your assessment 🤣

[@gauravmourya529]

He or any monk cleans it just to practice the “no ego” philosophy, buddhism teaches that no work is derogatory and all humans or more accurately all life is equal in its true essence.

[@byrondickerson6581]

micaiah. Plus he is not shiting out 16 pounds of nasty ass pig, and cow every day either

[@nehatripathi4883]

Nick I can appreciate so mannnyyy things, but the dedication with which you reply LITERALLY EVERYONE deserves an applause 👏🏻

[@nickkeomahavong01]

awwww. thank you so much neha. that means a lot :)

[@artbyneenadipeppe]

No wonder the presence of Thailand is filled with magic. Love, compassion, joy and peace. ❣️ my favorite country in. The whole entire world

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu sadhu ☺️☺️ thank you so much