What is Meditation? | A Monk's Perspective

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Nick Keomahavong

Nick Keomahavong

Күн бұрын

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@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Get your copies of The Building Blocks of Meditation book/journal here: amzn.to/3CBZQqn The audiobook will be available within the next day or two. Stay tuned.
@ResoluteRonin
@ResoluteRonin 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I don't know what I would do without meditation at this point in my life. I wish it was taught to me at a younger age in fact I think it should be on regular early education curriculums.
@angien1410
@angien1410 2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for the audible!
@sadie4587
@sadie4587 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video! I can't wait to read your new book! I enjoyed your other book Buddhist Cleanse. I thank you for all your videos also. My life is so much better now because of your teachings 🙂❤
@gingersutton8240
@gingersutton8240 2 жыл бұрын
@@sadie4587 That is so true!
@silviasoronellas6899
@silviasoronellas6899 2 жыл бұрын
@@sadie4587 I fell the same way!!!
@nataliam895
@nataliam895 Ай бұрын
When you talk i would like to be near you . Never seen a person who can explain things with such clarity, peace, dignity, you are truly present.
@br.stephanuso.s.b.9373
@br.stephanuso.s.b.9373 2 жыл бұрын
Great! Thank you Ven. Nick! How to explain meditation? After 42 years of NOT showering my mind, I couldn't imagine how dirty my "glas of water" got: just chaos in my head. 7 weeks ago I started meditation after discovering this channel and just two days after starting (2x 30' a day) I didn't know what is going on: my mind gets calm and bright and so peaceful and I can clearly see, what went wrong and where to go now to develop good within myself. It is amazing. But how to explain it may fellow men? AND HERE YOU ARE! Many, many Thanks! I love the way you share wisdom! Trying to get a copy of your book. Many greetings from Germany.
@mmmfun77
@mmmfun77 2 жыл бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS!! 🙂 Can’t wait to get it! Meditation is EXTREMELY important especially in this day and age. I love meditating. I go to group meditation and spend time alone doing it to. During the day I practice presence…aka no thought. Clarity is priceless. Thank you for all you do! ❤️ from Phoenix, Az
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Wow beautiful my friend. Keep it up 👍😀
@carmenmann9569
@carmenmann9569 2 жыл бұрын
This is the absolute best explanation of what meditation really is! The visual with the water helped me to understand the purpose of meditation in great detail. I believe this will be life changing for me! I am excited to read the books as well. Thank you so much for this and all of your teachings. I just found your channel today and I have already learned how to look at life through a different (positive) lens.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow. Thank you so much Carmen. I’m glad you’re here and welcome to the channel 😀
@randycharlesfrench1680
@randycharlesfrench1680 2 жыл бұрын
WOW. Awesome teachings. Anger, greed and delusion boils, color dye and mud dirtys the mind, the cup of water , meditation showers the mind. Thank you Nick. Beautiful teaching.
@jeffreyjackson5229
@jeffreyjackson5229 Жыл бұрын
"Automatically the mind stores"- So, so true.
@Unsubscribed321
@Unsubscribed321 Жыл бұрын
I am so grateful that I found your channel. Your insight and the way that you teach can really transform lives.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 Жыл бұрын
Awww thank you so much and welcome to the channel 😊
@robertashaffer3950
@robertashaffer3950 2 жыл бұрын
Such an excellent way to understand the benefits of meditation. Thank you Ven. Nick. It is time for me to get serious about the meditation time in my life not be "flitty" with it. One day on; one day off....being distracted, etc. The analogy of the glass of water really helps visualize. I very much appreciate this video 🙏🏻
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@Elmirei
@Elmirei Жыл бұрын
I love Nick's voice, and the respect he has in all his atittude. Much appreciated ❤
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 Жыл бұрын
Aww thank you so much 😊
@Elmirei
@Elmirei Жыл бұрын
@@nickkeomahavong01 i had some hard days, only listening to you helped me, thank you for your videos🤗 I listen lots of stuff but your hamble voice makes a huge difference, specially in the crazy busy city .. i am not happy at all with my life, my everything around.. i suffocate in city.. i am in huge need of quietness, peace, fresh air, nature....
@Elmirei
@Elmirei Жыл бұрын
@@nickkeomahavong01 i did not know u have time and read our comments Thank you 😘🤗🙏
@Freedom2Roam.
@Freedom2Roam. 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏. Just ordered book and journal from UK Amazon . My mind gets so distracted and I always end up giving up my practice. Your explanation of cleaning the mind is very useful. Our brain actually cleans itself too at night whilst we are in the deepest cycle of sleep with cerebrospinal fluid ( normally early hours of the morning) which is why deep sleep is so important . Meditation really helps me get good sleep so I commit to keep at it this time. Thank you for your kindness 🙏
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful my friend! Thank you so much and please this as a resource for your practice. You got this! 😀
@infofromgreg
@infofromgreg Жыл бұрын
You have a gift of teaching! Very Simple! Thank you!!
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 Жыл бұрын
Aww thank you so much for your kind words 😊
@freedom6364
@freedom6364 2 жыл бұрын
You are truly amazing. Love from Canada 🇨🇦
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much my friend 😀
@mel6939
@mel6939 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Ven. Nick, Ven. Michael & the rest of the team for your hard work creating this book. I look forward to reading it! ☺️🙏🏻
@sweetwillow028_
@sweetwillow028_ 2 жыл бұрын
I feel bad saying that I listen to your talk to fall asleep sometimes. But I think that your talks are very calming and soothing and when my mind is racing n so full of worries, I like to listen to it and so my insomnia goes away. 🙏🏻
@stephaniec.4905
@stephaniec.4905 Жыл бұрын
Believe it or not, it's going into your subconscious. It's not getting lost.
@yonorisflores734
@yonorisflores734 2 жыл бұрын
I just want to thank you!!!! Nick. I feel peace just listening to you!! I hope one day I can go there at least for 1 week 🙂 if you read my message. You’re doing very well ✨ also, I’m happy that you found your purpose 💚 thank you for being my friend.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and yes please feel free to come meditate 😀
@estherdawn74
@estherdawn74 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations ❤️ Thank you for explaining the purpose of meditation. Looking forward to get your book.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Esther and thank you so much! hope you are well.
@TheDhammaHub
@TheDhammaHub 2 жыл бұрын
If we go by the Buddha himself (and the Pali Canon), he did not even call anything before the first Jhana _meditation_ - or as Ayya Khema said, everything else is a "method"
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
😀😀
@jeffreyjackson5229
@jeffreyjackson5229 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful explanation of meditation. As I have already shared, I have read the Dhammapada many times, so listening to you, immediately, a verse from it came to mind: "Cease to do evil, learn to do good, (the verse for emphasis), and purify your mind." I have read that many times, but when you defined meditation and gave those examples with the glass of water, that verse now has an even deeper meaning. Keep up the great work. Blessings to you and your family.
@GNU_Linux_for_good
@GNU_Linux_for_good 2 жыл бұрын
06:02 I'm aiming for no less than the highest possible state of consciousness. Have I come to the right place, master? 14:35 Hm.. I always thought we are processing the troubles of our days when we sleep. Could _dreaming_ be a kind of _showering the mind_ ? But 'sleeping' doesn't equal meditation. Right? *An exceptionally clear voice, and a good introduction for the topic* - thumbs up.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. No dreaming and sleeping are different then meditation.
@virginiakraft8331
@virginiakraft8331 2 жыл бұрын
I've got the book - haven't read it yet, but I like what I just heard. thank you so much for all you do. mental health is a HUGE issue in this world and you are helping people to recognize and alleviate it through meditation. I feel like I am always meditating in my mind throughout the day. Namaste.
@virginiakraft8331
@virginiakraft8331 2 жыл бұрын
and, actually, you are helping do this through pretty much everything you teach. you have made a significant difference for me as I have listened and followed your ways.
@AnaGarcia-bm1wo
@AnaGarcia-bm1wo 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I'm so excited! I bought your book yesterday and I'm having such a wonderfull time reading it, Im a beginner in meditation and I like to draw, so this book is showing up to be my cup of tea!, the illustrations are being sooooo appreciated! as they're beautiful, cute and sometimes even funny, they keep reminding me that I have be kind and patient to myself as I am indeed someone how is still learning, and they are a perfect tool to visualize and understand better what you're explaining. such a kind way of learning 🥰 Thankyou to you, your masters and teachers as well everyone who participated in the construction of this book, I'm grateful with everyone for sharing their knowledge and gifts with us!❤
@buddhaneosiddhananda8499
@buddhaneosiddhananda8499 Жыл бұрын
We have to achieve Enlightenment to really help people... as the Buddha said... 😇😇
@maherameen2362
@maherameen2362 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your new book Ven. Nick. I am looking forward to having the book in my hand. Sadhu.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Maher. Sadhu sadhu 😀😀 thank you so much
@paksheer7969
@paksheer7969 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Lp.Nick.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! sadhu sadhu. thank you so much!
@talifurn
@talifurn 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for that one. Your words and examples are so clear, i'll share it right away. One thing really hard for me is that after practising meditation for years, experiencing the benefits from it so much I then tried to share it with people who just wouldn't be able to anderstand the importance of it. I'm sure that people like you must encounter situations where you see clearly the roots of the pain in somebody else situation, you have an idea of what could help to fix it but then the other one is unable to hear. It is so frustrating.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. And yes we get all types of people, but we typically share when people ask or when they are ready for change 😀
@talifurn
@talifurn 2 жыл бұрын
@@nickkeomahavong01 thank you :D
@ariemulchand
@ariemulchand 2 жыл бұрын
You are lovable! You are pure minded, sincere and close to God!!
@LR98733
@LR98733 2 жыл бұрын
Just got both the one-day cleanse, and the new book on meditation. I'm very excited to start my learning here!
@foxmacnamara8809
@foxmacnamara8809 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick! Congrats on the book! I'm looking forward to learning from it! Great stuff! Thank You! Mind over matter. 🙏❤️🙂
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much my friend :)
@serhiiarion
@serhiiarion 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick, I'm more than happy to support you and has just gotten my copy of your new book! Can't wait to read it and apply it :) Thank you for your wisdom 🙏
@lavenderpatchouli1343
@lavenderpatchouli1343 2 жыл бұрын
THank you so much for this video! It is very helpful. I enjoyed learning about meditation with the metaphors that you used. Especially the one about the cup of water. Throughout my day I can see myself tainting my cup of water with my thoughts and actions. Taking time to be present in the moment and see your life from an outside perspective is so important.
@margeorgeous
@margeorgeous Жыл бұрын
This is another very beneficial video from you, Ven. Nick. It further helps to understand the importance of meditation practice. I wish that more people would be reached by your channel.
@keithng5249
@keithng5249 2 жыл бұрын
"Showering the mind". Interesting because I downloaded your 30 minutes meditation with insects chirping in the background, and used it when I meditate. Your opening speech includes 'shower the mind'. I also saw your video on giving, and I kept a journal which puts the date of the meditation and a small donation to the local dog shelter. That was over a year ago. Thanks a lot for your help
@susanswinny588
@susanswinny588 2 жыл бұрын
Your new book is just as you summarize in this video. So clear!
@pamburton9090
@pamburton9090 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your new book! Loved your first one. 💗
@Awfki
@Awfki 2 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant. One of the best answers I've seen the question of "What is Meditation?". I have some thoughts on a few words at the end though, at about 18:30 he says that meditation is a tool to "clean and purify the mind". I don't like the implications of that phrase. I'd argue that the stuff floating in the water isn't really "dirt" and we don't need "clean" or "purify" anything. The stuff in the water is just the flotsam and jetsam of life, some of it is positive and some of it is negative but it all obscures our vision. I'd rephrase it something like meditation is tool to "calm and clear the mind", which dovetails with water analogy. Meditation doesn't magically remove the "junk" that builds up in our minds, it lets it settle and separate so that we can see it more clearly and so that we can see other things more clearly. Details aside, still an awesome video.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
😊👍
@64ytb
@64ytb 2 жыл бұрын
Meditation is the eye that sees the Truth, The heart that feels the Truth, And the soul that realizes that Truth. ~ Enlightened master Sri Chinmoy
@doyle6000
@doyle6000 Жыл бұрын
"neutral observation" - I like that!
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 Жыл бұрын
😊😊😊
@TimStLouis
@TimStLouis 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nick. Great talk. Looking forward to all that’s ahead. Love your enthusiasm and compassion for all of us. At this time with world conditions as they are, we need your calming voice and Buddhist wisdom. Much love. 🙏🇨🇦
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Sadhu sadhu 😀 thank you so much Tim
@kchannel5317
@kchannel5317 2 жыл бұрын
I'm always looking forward to your videos Nick. I'm glad you announced your book. It looks beautiful. I can't wait to read it.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Thank you so much 😊
@RobinCurrie
@RobinCurrie 2 жыл бұрын
That was so interesting. I watched it twice to make sure I understood. Very helpful--thank you. I can't wait to read the book!
@EousTheBangboo
@EousTheBangboo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you venerable Nick, I will try to bear everything you said in mind during my daily meditation sessions
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Sadhu sadhu 😀😀
@pixpusher
@pixpusher 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best definitions of meditation. Thank you. I look forward to reading and using the books
@louisel.sinniger2057
@louisel.sinniger2057 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your enlightenment. Hearing the birds and other creature of nature are so soothing. Congratulations on your new book. Since I have a very long drive to & from work I will get the audible book. Believe it or not my calm time is when I drive ( I drive at night because I work at night) Stay well, safe
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and that drive sounds so peaceful 😀
@lt9925
@lt9925 2 жыл бұрын
Dear Master Nick Keomahavong, Thank you . I truly appreciate.... I found my answer in this video and I found my life back!!
@jillmorton3096
@jillmorton3096 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats Nick on the book😊
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Jill :)
@jillharrison3800
@jillharrison3800 2 жыл бұрын
This is such a wonderful explanation and makes it all easier to understand and make sense of. I always worry and put stress on myself that I won’t be able to sit and clear my mind effectively because my mind is constantly thinking and overthinking, but for the last few months I’ve been accepting situations and letting go. So now I need to discipline my meditation each day to make that glass of water clearer . I’m finding that your morning/night routines help so much and my daily life is becoming more joyful. Like you say the byproducts of the teachings really are positive … many thanks and blessings to you all there 🙏🏻
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Jill 😊
@julietravelsthecosmos3836
@julietravelsthecosmos3836 2 жыл бұрын
Yay!! Congratulations on your book. I look forward to reading it. 😊❤
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Julie 😀😀
@julietravelsthecosmos3836
@julietravelsthecosmos3836 2 жыл бұрын
OK I got one today. 😊
@akshitdhadwal
@akshitdhadwal 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats for your book :) I somehow stopped doing meditation I was going through so much and i felt like running around too much In this process i stopped meditating Now it has become hard to get back to meditating
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Its ok. Just start back up today with no expectations 😀
@akshitdhadwal
@akshitdhadwal 2 жыл бұрын
Ok ill try :)
@jowens197
@jowens197 2 жыл бұрын
This was such a good explanation of meditation. As someone who struggles with anxiety, meditation has been incredibly helpful in clearing my mind and improving my mental health. Then I started to learn about its Buddhist roots and listened to people like Thich Naht Hahh. It has such a long rich history in Buddhism and it's been a joy to learn. I'm looking forward to picking up a copy of your book!
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful James! Please keep practicing. You’re doing great 😊
@jowens197
@jowens197 2 жыл бұрын
@@nickkeomahavong01 Thank you! 😊
@helendymock8265
@helendymock8265 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Ven. Nick, made so much sense and a great help to me and many others I am sure. So excited for you on the book release. Well done. I can't wait to read it. Cheers HelenD 🙏
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Helen 😀😀
@khunkhrap
@khunkhrap 2 жыл бұрын
Just bought the new book. If everything run smoothly l receive it the day before my departure to Thailand. That book finally might help me. Cheers from Switzerland.
@shielamartinez8991
@shielamartinez8991 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to reading your new book Sheila
@johnmackenzie8559
@johnmackenzie8559 2 жыл бұрын
Many congrats on the new book. I've just ordered it. I'm just getting somewhere with my meditation practice, after a few tricky years, so I'm always happy to receive more advice and guidance. Looking forward to this and my thanks to Ven Michael as well. BTW, I don't thiink there's a young boy on earth who enjoys showering better than cartoons. :) Take care, J
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Haha that’s very true and thank you. I hope you enjoy it! 😀😀
@AMY-AL-AL
@AMY-AL-AL 2 жыл бұрын
Love your kindness, calm, sincere sharing. You are my good teacher for my meditation journey. Can't wait to read your book, The building blocks of meditation which I just ordered.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Amy! I hope you enjoy the book 😊😊
@MaroonedInDub
@MaroonedInDub 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nick. A useful lesson. I look forward to your book.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Sadhu sadhu 😀😀 thank you so much
@olivermatias2349
@olivermatias2349 2 жыл бұрын
❤️💯👌great video and to hear from you as always, Nick. Hope that all is well with you and sending much Metta and mindfulness your way 😊👍🙏
@sfappetrupavelandrei
@sfappetrupavelandrei 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this explanation. After hearing this explanation I realize that there are more things in common with traditional forms of Christianity (Catholicism, Orthodoxy). If you replace the word meditation with prayer, it is exactly the same thing. What meditation does in Buddhism, prayer does in Christianity. I'm really curious learning about different types of meditation and see how much more have Christianity and Buddhism in common.
@sabinamock4799
@sabinamock4799 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful message. Thanks Nick.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Sabina 😀😀
@susannaself8153
@susannaself8153 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your new book I’ve enjoyed Buddhist cleanse and will enjoy this book too. I have questions about delusion: what it is and what forms it takes. Could you do a video about this at some point? Thank you for all you do!
@autonomydepthconsciousness7633
@autonomydepthconsciousness7633 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this! I liked how you included the journal with your book. I also liked your cleansing analogy.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Sadhu sadhu 😀😀 thank you so much
@jeniefersarmiento4908
@jeniefersarmiento4908 2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to have that book...Thanks for sharing your knowledge🙏Sadhu
@susanbundy3490
@susanbundy3490 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I just got the kindle version-looking forward to reading it.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you so much Susan. I hope you enjoy it 😀😀
@anitahjelm9804
@anitahjelm9804 2 жыл бұрын
You are so giving,and I am so grateful for what you do!
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Sadhu sadhu 😀😀 thank you so much Anita
@laurag.7780
@laurag.7780 2 жыл бұрын
The birds r fantastic. (Sounds). You have a wonderful way of expressing things. Many Thanks 🙏
@zoneperformance8475
@zoneperformance8475 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Nick, I love your channel and I am very grateful for your wisdom! I understand the concept of Anger and Greed but can you explain more about delusion? Does this have to do with our thinking? Possibly cognitive-distortions? Is there a certain type of meditation style that you promote to shower the mind?
@LadyCriminal0013
@LadyCriminal0013 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 👏👏 Venerable Nick, I can't wait to get your book... Also thank you for your time in teaching us the most honorable and humble ways
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you so much for your kind words 😀😀
@LadyCriminal0013
@LadyCriminal0013 2 жыл бұрын
@@nickkeomahavong01 thank you for explaining what meditation is, I didn't know and I actually thought it was about cleansing the mind and spirit but I was partially wrong. Thank you, thank you, thank you
@gracepulido7766
@gracepulido7766 2 жыл бұрын
I love your way of explaining things, you make it very easy to comprehend. 💫🙌
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@buddhaneosiddhananda8499
@buddhaneosiddhananda8499 2 жыл бұрын
Keep your mind active and your body relaxed... some of the basic premises of meditation...
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
😊😊😊
@wisconsinwoodsman1987
@wisconsinwoodsman1987 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful news on the book!
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Sadhu sadhu 😀 thank you so much
@wisconsinwoodsman1987
@wisconsinwoodsman1987 2 жыл бұрын
@@nickkeomahavong01 Just purchased the book. Love it. Blessings.
@jens6754
@jens6754 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your book! A worthwhile journey in itself taking the time to put your good work out into the world in print. I'm looking forward to getting a copy. 🙂
@CD-wb9tk
@CD-wb9tk 2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏽 Thank you. Your examples are powerful and provide a clear and simple explanation that is very helpful.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 😀 thank you
@casamadhousedogsandcats
@casamadhousedogsandcats 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining this so clearly and at nice, gentle pace. It really helps a newcomer like me to understand more fully the purpose of meditation beyond the level of simple stress relief and will help me now, I hope, to progress with my meditation at a deeper level. Some of us do need a bit of hand holding sometimes and it's very much appreciated. Kindest regards
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@alessandrachavesphotograph3857
@alessandrachavesphotograph3857 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this introduction to meditation! Very clear and enlightening.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! I’m glad it’s helpful Alessandra 😊
@robertoromerro
@robertoromerro 2 жыл бұрын
What best worked for me, is mixing various types of thinking and then sometimes answers came in dreams as well as popping up during the day. The thinking is not only meditative but some recquires some concentration practice. With meditation practiced as a practice of concentrating on a thing and hanging on a thing helps develop some concentration abilities. Even as a child i had associative mindpowers so that is carried on with me during this life and perhaps previous lives. However my powers arent the greatest, there are surely more powerful and my drawing skills are attrocious (my lines are all shakey i cant control my hand and it also interfers with imagination, i either draw or imagine). so i am best as a concept checker in a greater videogame designer team, but even there its worky worky not just coming to me at times. Although i feel that a number of concept i have created or combined and refined should be out there in the surface world with variable popularizational attributes too. but this is not smooth, during the days i sometimes feel a little bit down for i am unable to work alone or that i am not so able to work with creation of ideas. I feel like i will just pursue either system administration or cooking or perhaps factory job. BUT it feels more empty and even though there is reincarnation, i want to fill my life with something. not to the fullest but to some quite satisfactory level.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
😀😀
@BBaaaaa
@BBaaaaa 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely video as always. Thank you.
@P.G.1966
@P.G.1966 3 ай бұрын
Good morning my brother. Haven't seen you for some time. Hope all is going well with you.
@AnandaLove
@AnandaLove 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I really enjoyed this clear, concise explanation. Nice analogies. Congratulations on your book.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Rhonda 😀😀
@_middleside
@_middleside 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely video. I appreciate your gentle and vivid explanations. It really sheds new light on how to approach my daily practice
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Sadhu sadhu 😀😀 thank you so much and I’m glad it’s helpful
@danielvallieres5661
@danielvallieres5661 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this wonderful lesson Ajarn Nick.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome daniel 😀
@JapaneseSatori
@JapaneseSatori 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing !
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome ☺️
@silibelokamwi1641
@silibelokamwi1641 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick for a thorough explanation of what meditation is about. God bless you in your endeavor to spread the Buddhism wisdom to the entire world. Please make a plan to visit Namibia 🇳🇦 so that our kid's can interact with a real monk.kind regards .
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much my friend 😊
@vickyrosler8326
@vickyrosler8326 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Luang Pi Nick- I downloaded the book from Amazon and already finished reading it. Great book! The book is very easy to follow and understand. It would be a great gift to give to my friends and family. Thanks for your work! My question to you is why do you not mention observing breathing as one of the main tools (toy for money) to use. Thanks!
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. We didn’t include it as a main tool as it’s not a main method taught By our school, however, our master teaches us that anything that allows the mind to be comfortable is a good tool to use. So you can still use the breath while following the other guidance given inside of the book regarding creating the proper balance between comfort and awareness :)
@lindajackson6959
@lindajackson6959 2 жыл бұрын
With a world full of anger,greed and delusion……it’s time to shower your mind….sadhu❤️
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely 😀😀 it’s time to shower.
@blackbeandesignco
@blackbeandesignco 2 жыл бұрын
This is so great! I am very grateful for your hard work! Sending much Metta ❤️
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@SIMPLELEARN7
@SIMPLELEARN7 2 жыл бұрын
Not only best teacher you are a best friend
@sherylpatterson-coulibaly4472
@sherylpatterson-coulibaly4472 2 жыл бұрын
I’m heading over to Amazon now to order the book. Thank you for sharing your hard work!
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Sheryl 😀😀😀 I hope you enjoy.
@sherylpatterson-coulibaly4472
@sherylpatterson-coulibaly4472 2 жыл бұрын
@@nickkeomahavong01 I’m sure I will. Your other books have been great so I have high hopes for this one. I even bought the physical copy this time to support further.
@alessandrachavesphotograph3857
@alessandrachavesphotograph3857 2 жыл бұрын
At some point would you explain why meditation has to be sitting? Why can we not do it while walking, swimming or running ? Thanks for these videos, they are very helpful.
@viviandelacruz5364
@viviandelacruz5364 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nick for this wonderful video. ❤️
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Vivian 😀😀 thank you
@kellyclark7517
@kellyclark7517 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you brother Nick! You are a sweet man with wise words from a wise soul☘️
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome ☺️
@dec66.18
@dec66.18 2 жыл бұрын
A good, clear explanation of the purpose of meditation.I am going to read your book to help in my practice.🙏
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Thank you so much 😊
@marisaharris298
@marisaharris298 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I loved the relatable story from your childhood. It's a clarifying analogy, and funny too for looking at our little maneuverings away from our path😄.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Thank you so much Marisa 😀😀
@jota6866
@jota6866 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video!
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@danaicastillo6472
@danaicastillo6472 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you venerable Nick, meditation has been fundamental for beeing a better person in my everyday life. Thank you for sharing the teqnique and the key point, that is showering the mind. For what is happening near our neighbor country I felt the need and began to chant. Reviewing one older teaching of you and downloading the Chants. I love it. I don't understand a word, then I read the translation but it flows like water. Please pray too, you know venerable the wind comes from the north, blows cold and brings an energy that something very serious is happening. Beyond news and broadcasts and political positions... I was waiting at the bus station and that is what I sensed. Sadhu and thank you for sharing the wisdom For us to become better human beeings🌷
@slothgirl2107
@slothgirl2107 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of your best videos yet
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@michaeltherrien6006
@michaeltherrien6006 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this clear and easy to understand explanation of meditation. This is very helpful for me as someone who has recently decided to develop a daily meditation practice.
@AnthonyMaddox-z9i
@AnthonyMaddox-z9i Ай бұрын
great video really makes it easier to understand thank you
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 Ай бұрын
Glad it helped! 😊😊
@shrutijoshi553
@shrutijoshi553 2 жыл бұрын
Heartiest congratulations🎉👏. It will be helpful to all people. It's gr8 dhamma dana. Best wishes to you Venerable 🙏💐🌼Really happy.. Good initiative. With lots of Metta 🌷
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Sadhu sadhu 😀 thank you so much as always
@gingersutton8240
@gingersutton8240 2 жыл бұрын
CONGRADS to you & fellow monks. It is most timely for me & Dd who is gravely suffering from mental & physical health problems. She is being medically helped & part of it is meditation! We speak of you often by discussing & using your gifts . Thank you for sharing your life's purpose. Bless us all who are on a journey of world peace.
@nickkeomahavong01
@nickkeomahavong01 2 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you and sharing my blessings with you all. Please have a speedy recovery 😀😀
@gingersutton8240
@gingersutton8240 2 жыл бұрын
@@nickkeomahavong01 I wish you could be here in person. I sure could use some support from one being who understands. Someone I don't have to " explain" to. I pray Gor you all!
@שגהש
@שגהש Жыл бұрын
A bit of a digression but I just wanna share that I personally hardly ever shower, probably about once a week if even that. Luckily I stay clean and don’t smell, and also I don’t think it’s healthy to use soap and shampoo all the time, and it’s bad for the environment. Of course it’s an analogy, and I agree that the mind needs a shower every single day. Just wanted to share my point of view about showering because other people might feel the same way, so we can use other analogies as well, like cleaning your room, etc.
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