Nick KeomahavongIt's common to get caught up in the chaos of daily life, but the question is, do you know how to reset your life? Do you have a buffer or "guard rails" to protect yourself and come back to ground zero? In this video, I wanted to share the wisdom of the monastery of how we reset ourself and hopefully it can inspire you to integrate this wisdom into your daily practice. I hope this is helpful. #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Intro 1:52 Reset - Daily 3:19 Reset - Weekly 5:04 Reset - Monthly 7:21 How do YOU reset? 8:04 Evening routine 9:52 Have alone time 11:12 Engage in a spiritual activity 13:42 Deep clean 16:26 Rest 19:00 In summary
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
How to Reset | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2022-11-07 | It's common to get caught up in the chaos of daily life, but the question is, do you know how to reset your life? Do you have a buffer or "guard rails" to protect yourself and come back to ground zero? In this video, I wanted to share the wisdom of the monastery of how we reset ourself and hopefully it can inspire you to integrate this wisdom into your daily practice. I hope this is helpful. #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Intro 1:52 Reset - Daily 3:19 Reset - Weekly 5:04 Reset - Monthly 7:21 How do YOU reset? 8:04 Evening routine 9:52 Have alone time 11:12 Engage in a spiritual activity 13:42 Deep clean 16:26 Rest 19:00 In summary
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.The Key to Transformation | True Peace in a Pod Ep. 2Nick Keomahavong2024-10-18 | Welcome to Episode 2 of True Peace in a Pod. This episode starts off with a discussion about Gail's journey of incorporating meditation into her daily life for the past month followed by a meditation tip and guided meditation with Venerable Michael. Venerable Nick then shares a relatable analogy about the key to transformation followed by questions from the audience that all three hosts help to answer before wrapping up the episode with some homework for viewers to practice this coming month. We hope this high level overview of transformation jump starts your own journey of change! Let us know how your path is progressing in the comments. Enjoy!
To stay up to date with Gail McNeill, you can visit her Youtube channel: youtube.com/@FiftySister or instagram, Instagram @FiftySister or website: fiftysister.com
0:00 Intro 17:57 Neutral observation 29:04 Guided meditation 41:05 Shower analogy 50:40 Salt & Water Analogy 56:55 Gail’s story 1:13:36 First step to change 1:20:09 What’s my purpose? 1:27:42 How to navigate bad days? 1:36:49 How to be content with present? 1:44:34 Homework
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.How to Control Your Mind | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2024-10-09 | Are you struggling to control your mind, feeling like it's constantly racing from one thought to another, like a monkey jumping from branch to branch? You're not alone. The mind has a natural tendency to wander, to travel fast and far, making it seem almost impossible to keep it under control.
But what if the answer isn't about controlling the mind at all? In this video, I explore a different approach: instead of trying to control your mind, we train it. Think of your mind as a "monkey mind," and the goal is not to cage it but to guide it.
By giving your mind a tool to focus on—such as mindfulness or meditation—you can start to anchor it. Whether your eyes are open or closed, the practice is about gently bringing your attention back to the present moment, back to your body, and back to your breath. This process of training allows you to cultivate a sense of calm, focus, and clarity, rather than fighting against your natural mental tendencies.
Join me in this video as I share practical tips and techniques to help you train your mind, so you can experience greater peace and presence in your daily life. I hope this is helpful. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.How to Quiet the Mind : Making Meditation Simple & AccessibleNick Keomahavong2024-09-25 | Welcome to the first episode of True Peace in a Pod where your hosts, Venerable Nick, Venerable Michael, and Gail, introduce themselves, how this podcast came about, and help clarify the purpose and practice of meditation. This episode (as well as all episodes in the future) includes a 10 minute guided meditation. So find a comfortable place to discover some inner peace and inspiration and enjoy this first installation on the road to self transformation amongst a warm community of spiritual friends.
To stay up to date with Gail McNeill, you can visit her Youtube channel: youtube.com/@FiftySister or instagram, Instagram @FiftySister or website: fiftysister.com
0:00 Intro 20:20 Why I became a monk 25:08 How to meditate 43:32 Guided meditation 46:40 Cup of water 54:51 How to quiet the mind? 59:43 How long should you meditate? 1:04:11 Motivation for meditation 1:14:14 Goal of meditation 1:18:54 Resources
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.How to Get your life back on Track | A Monk’s 6-Step PlanNick Keomahavong2024-09-12 | Feeling like life is getting a little out of control, like a car that's veering off the road? You're not alone. Just like a car that naturally falls out of alignment the more it's driven, our lives can also drift off course over time. This is a normal and natural part of the journey, but it doesn't mean we can't steer back on track.
In this video, I use the analogy of a car to illustrate how we can regain control and realign our lives. I’ll guide you through six practical steps to help you course correct and bring balance back into your life.
Here are the six steps: 1. Have the right view – Shift your perspective to see things clearly, free of misconceptions and biases that cloud your judgment. 2. Identify the severity of the problem – Understand how far you've veered off track. Is it a slight adjustment you need, or something more significant? 3. Cultivate compassion – Be kind to yourself during this process. Mistakes and setbacks are part of the journey. 4. Assess your life – Take a closer look at all areas of your life to identify what's working, what isn't, and where you need to make changes. 5. Make a plan – Once you know where you stand, create a strategy that outlines the steps you need to take to realign with your true path. 6. Take action – Put your plan into motion. It’s not enough to just plan; you must also take decisive steps to create the change you want to see. Whether you're feeling a bit off course or completely lost, these steps will help you navigate back to a place of balance, clarity, and purpose. Join me on this journey to realign your life and find your way forward with confidence. I hope this is helpful. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Intro 3:29 Have right view 6:21 Identify severity of problem 7:32 Have compassion 9:41 Assess your life 11:38 Make a plan 13:00 Take action
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.How to Detach from Your Work | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2024-08-28 | How to Detach from Your Work | A Monk's Perspective
In this video, we dive into the natural progression of how work can slowly pull us into a cycle of attachment. It's normal to become invested in our jobs, but this attachment can have significant consequences if left unchecked. The key is to approach work mindfully, recognizing the potential for attachment and taking proactive steps to maintain a healthy balance. Join me as I share practical strategies to help you avoid falling into the trap of work attachment and stay grounded in your professional and personal life. #monks #mentalhealth #buddhism
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0:00 Intro 1:53: What’s your intention? 3:28 How attached are you to outcome?
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.How to Reflect & Realign Your Life | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2024-08-13 | In our daily lives, it's easy to get lost in all the task and goals that we need to achieve. Without taking anytime to come back and reflect, we can be taken off course without even noticing it. In this video, I wanted to share the wisdom of the monastery of how Buddhist monks train themselves to come back to reflection and alignment. I hope you can use these inspiration to curate a program that is helpful for you. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Intro 1:14 Our practice 6:52 How this relate to you?
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.Why I Choose to Live a Restrictive Life | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2024-07-29 | Of all the opportunities that I have available to me, what would possibly drive me to choice a life that is so restrictive as living in the monastery as a buddhist monk? In this video, I share two examples of eating and clothing to help explain how having constraints is not a "freedom from" but a "freedom to." One of the issues that so many people struggle with is decision fatigue and living a restrictive life can help to solve this issue. I hope this wisdom from the monastery is helpful. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.How to Release Heaviness From Your LifeNick Keomahavong2024-07-11 | In this video, we talk about how to release heaviness from our lives. I share about a time in the monastery where I was attached to one specific way of doing things and then learning how to be adaptable with those tools. Life is challenging, hence it require us to be adaptable. So this video is a gentle reminder to build out your toolkit and use the tools that is most appropriate for that moment. I hope this is helpful. #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.How to Be More Kind to Yourself | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2024-06-20 | In this video, I share 3 tips from the monastery that can be helpful for you to be more kind to yourself. Throughout my travels, I see many people beating themselves us, being harsh on themselves or putting so much pressure on themselves. So I wanted to give you 3 simple perspective that can be helpful. Let me know how this resonates with you. Hope you enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.How to Build Self-Confidence | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2024-06-05 | In this video, I share a simple approach that you can use to build self-confidence. The key to this is to build a track record. If you don't currently have that confidence, my suggestion would be to 1) chose a goal that you can work on and 2) follow through with it for a period of time. This consistent follow through will help you build track record which then translate to trust and confidence. I hope this is helpful. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.A Look Into a Mindful OrganizationNick Keomahavong2024-05-21 | Today you are in for a special treat. We sit down with George Zink, a tennis pro and owner of RCW Athletic Club in Lancaster, PA. RCW is a world class tennis club. With almost 2,000 members, we get an inside look into how RCW has been able to incorporate meditation and mindfulness into their daily program. They strive to build good individuals on the court and also off the court. If you like more information on RCW you can visit their website rcwathleticclub.com/. I hope you enjoy this interview. #monks #mentalhealth #meditation
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0:00 Intro 1:55 How we met 3:43 Daily meditation 6:02 Is there space for meditation? 7:56 RCW meditation 9:12 Benefits 10:42 RCW team 11:25 RCW philosophy 12:09 Why is kindness important? 13:48 Anxiety 15:41 How to decrease anxiety 17:10 Building confidence 19:07 How to deal with comparison 20:47 Inner critic 22:42 Healthy athlete 23:59 Tennis and life skills 26:18 Inner drive 28:06 Advice for coaches 30:33 Advice for athletes
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.How My Mom Saved My Life | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2024-05-11 | In this video, I share 5 life lessons that my mom taught me that shifted my entire life. On this mother's day, I wanted to dedicate this video to show my gratitude to my own mother as well as to show gratitude to all the mothers and caregivers out there. You do a thankless job and this is a small gesture to show appreciation. I hope this video is helpful to all of you. Enjoy! Please let me know what lesson most resonate with you. #mothersday #mentalhealth #buddhism
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0:00 Intro 4:18 Salt & water 10:37 Gift of merit 16:54 Give regularly 20:32 Ask for forgiveness 26:21 Self-care 29:26 Why am I sharing this?
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.😊🙏 A Mind That Wants Nothing, Gets Everything #shortsNick Keomahavong2024-04-29 | 😊🙏 A Mind That Wants Nothing, Gets Everything #shorts
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s What to Do…Nick Keomahavong2024-04-24 | We live in a world that moves fast. And in this fast paced world, it's quite easy to get overwhelmed with many tasks, projects, problems and so forth. For some reason, things just pile up quickly. How many of you can relate to this? So in this video, I wanted to share a powerful yet simple tool from the monastery to help us cope when we are feeling overwhelmed. I hope this helps. Enjoy! #monks #mentalhealth #buddhism
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0:00 Intro 3:18 In the monastery 7:12 Obsessive cleaning 8:42 Group home
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.My Secret Weapon to Solving Lifes ProblemsNick Keomahavong2024-04-16 | Life can be challenging. Each day, we are faced with many obstacles. Some obstacles are small while some are quite big. In this video, I talk about how we can overcome these struggles and challenges. And for the issues that don't seem to have a solution to them, what can we do? The answer: refer back to timeless wisdom. For anyone going through a challenging time, I hope this video is helpful. Enjoy! #monks #mentalhealth #buddhism
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0:00 Intro 1:37 Different size of issues 4:01 Timeless wisdom 6:17 Benefits of timeless wisdom
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.Do Good Guys Finish Last? | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2024-04-02 | One of the questions that I've always struggled with growing up is "Do good guys finish last"? At times, I didn't know the answer. It took a lot of exploring and experimenting to find this answer. In this video, I wanted to share my journey and also the benefits of being a good person. But as always, I hope this video resonates with you and I love to hear your thoughts on this topic. Please let me know your thoughts? Do good guys finish last? #buddhism #mentalhealth #monks
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0:00 Intro 3:23 Why do “bad people” have “good lives” 6:05 When will people who do bad get punished? 9:06 When will I see the fruits? 11:13 People can walk over me? 12:26 Benefits of a good person 12:55 Trust 14:04 Good friends 15:08 People want to be around you 15:57 People defend you 16:55 People want to help you 17:53 Positive reputation 19:00 Deep connections 20:28 Bright mind 21:39 Summary
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.How to Train Oneself | The Life of NOVICE MonksNick Keomahavong2024-03-20 | In this video, I wanted to introduce you to the novice monks at the Benjadhamm Meditation Center in Bangkok, Thailand. Since many of us are working on improving our own habits and mind, I think seeing how the novice monks train themselves can provide us with wisdom, motivation and inspiration for our own path. I hope you find this video helpful. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.How to Reduce Greed From Your MindNick Keomahavong2024-03-04 | Greed is something that we all possess. Without proper training, greed can keep us away from happiness and cause us a lot of suffering. In this video, I wanted to share some exciting new, give you a step by step breakdown of how to eliminate greed, and discuss the benefits of giving or practicing generosity. In this video, I also share what a greed based paradigm versus a generosity based paradigm. While there is a lot of information in this video, I hope you can use it to improve your life. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.What I Wish I Knew About Success | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2024-02-14 | Growing up, I was told how to live. Specially, how to be successful. Success showed up in the form of status, money, career, partner, children, house, etc. And coming to the United States as an immigrant, I quickly subscribed to these goals and standards. But many years later, my life took a completely different turn and I wanted to take this moment to reflect back on this concept of success. I wanted to pull out the wisdom and share it in hopes that it helps someone along their own journey. I hope this is helpful. Enjoy! #buddhism #monks #mentalhealth
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0:00 Intro 9:02 Is this it? 10:43 Is there an end to success? 11:53 What i wish i knew about success 12:31 You don’t have to follow it 13:32 There are options 19:50 Takeaway
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.How to Ask For Forgiveness | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2024-02-02 | In this video, we talk about forgiveness. We cover why forgiveness is important and how to go about asking for forgiveness. I wanted to pull back the curtains of the monastery to give you insight into our world and secondly, hopefully with this insight, you can also use the wisdom to improve your life as well. I hope you enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Intro 0:51 Show respect & gratitude 3:07 Come together 4:12 Ask for forgiveness 7:18 Listen to Dhamma (wisdom) 8:47 Summary
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.How to Transform Your Life in 4 Simple Steps | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2024-01-21 | Many people are wanting to change and transform their lives, but they don't know how. In this video, I wanted to give you four steps that you can follow as a good outline for the new year. Remember to give these a try and continue to experiment. Be patient and keep doing the work. I hope this video is helpful. #mentalhealth #buddhism #monks
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0:00 Intro 1:28 Journaling 3:35 Assemble your team 6:25 Create a daily schedule 9:14 Feel proud of yourself 11:29 Summary
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.When Life Falls Apart | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2024-01-07 | There will be periods in our life when things fall apart. Your projects, health, relationships, work, plans, activities, etc. This is just a natural part of life. In this video, I provide you with 3 tips and perspective that can help you to overcome this hurdle if you are in this space. For anyone going through a difficult time, I hope this video is helpful. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Intro 1:15 Clean your outside world 3:48 Clean your inside world 9:46 Make resolutions 11:34 Summary
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.If Youre Feeling Lost in Life... (Try These 3 Tips)Nick Keomahavong2023-12-27 | For those who are feeling lost in life, know that this can be quite common. In this video, I wanted to share 3 tips that may be helpful. Sometimes we can be so hard on ourselves and put additional pressure, but I wanted to share a new perspective that can help to support you on your path. I hope you enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Intro 1:20 Shift your mindset 4:30 Try everything 7:49 Assess the situation correctly 11:41 Summary
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.How to Release Stress… (3 Ways)Nick Keomahavong2023-12-05 | Stress is something that many people can relate with. The more advance our technology, the more opportunities we have, the more successful we are, the more stress can continue to compound. In this video, I wanted to share with you 3 simple techniques/approaches you can use to help you effectively release the stress. I hope this is helpful. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Intro 1:18 Minimize your life 7:14 Find ways to release 15:00 Ask for help
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.They Dont Know Best...Nick Keomahavong2023-11-24 | Many times we are told by others how we should live our lives, how we should behave, how we should do things. In this video, I wanted to inspire you that "they" may not know what's best for you and taking the road less travelled can also be another option. At least that has been my own personal experience. I hope this video resonates with you. Would love to hear your thoughts. #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
Filmed by: @mac.ahingsa Script edited by: Venerable Michael
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.6 Years as A Monk | What Ive LearnedNick Keomahavong2023-11-07 | Can you believe how fast the time has been flying by? Just like that, in a blink of an eye, it's been another year in the monastery. Today we celebrate my 6 years as a monk. In this video, I wanted to share 6 lessons that I learned. Thank you for following on my journey and I hope you enjoy this video. #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Intro 2:29 Reflect and reassess 5:53 Put yourself in the right environment 9:01 Create your own game 12:25 Always protect your mind 15:38 Don’t take things personally 17:54 Don’t wait to do good 20:14 Summary
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.The Source of All Human Problems | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2023-10-24 | There are many problems in the world currently. We are faced with war, political issues, poverty, mental health, economy, etc.
So with all these challenges, what is the the source? Is it social media, is it money, is it competition, is it big companies?
The answer is no.
The real source of all our problems is the human mind. In this video, I share this perspective along with solutions we can take. I hope this resonates with you and that you find it helpful. Enjoy!
#monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Intro 1:28 The root of human problems 2:39 Anger 3:29 Greed 4:42 Delusion 6:38 How do we solve it? 11:13 Monk experience 13:55 Therapist experience
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.5 Ways to Speak with Wisdom | Wisdom from the MonasteryNick Keomahavong2023-10-11 | Where do many of our problems come from?
The answer: with our speech.
Speech is something the we use daily, so it would make sense that at times, it can cause us some conflict. When it comes to speech, many are not formally taught the correct factors of speech.
So in this video, I wanted to share with you the wisdom from the monastery that can help your daily life. Regarding right speech, there are 5 factors that we need to be mindful of.
Please take a listen and I hope this helps to improve your interactions. Enjoy!
#monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Intro 2:46 Proper timing 5:46 What is said is true 7:09 Spoken gently 9:36 Is it beneficial? 11:20 Spoke with loving-kindness
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.How to Access Monk FlowNick Keomahavong2023-09-25 | How do you access "monk flow"? In this video, I wanted to define what monk flow even means and give you 8 simple and practical tools to help you access this state. I hope these tips from the monastery can help you to easily come back to the present moment in your daily life. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Intro 3:33 Meditation 7:55 Recollect good deeds 15:15 Awareness of body 18:57 Relax the body 21:21 Carry an amulet 23:45 Practice gratitude 25:43 Access Dhamma 29:13 Mindful chores 34:11 Bonus + summary
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.Be A Rose 🌹 - an illustrated poem #shortsNick Keomahavong2023-09-22 | Be A Rose 🌹 - an illustrated poem
Small talk and extraversion, confidence in crowds I envied those who stole the show, where compliments abound They then gave me tools, to make a change, and fit the mold But the truth, that I will share with you, is what they never told, If you try to be a cactus, when you are a rose, You will feel unnatural, in the environment it grows If instead you look within, and honor what you find, And place yourself in settings, where you’re healthy and aligned Your softness will then blossom into beauty seldom found Where others wither, you’ll stand firmly, rooted in the ground If you’re a rose, then be a rose, and in turn you will find, the strength within your nature shining brightly, from your mind
Credit: Written by - Michael Viradhammo Illustrated - Siridaro Narrated by - Nick Keomahavong
This poem was inspired by my original video entitled, "What I Wish My Therapist Told me | A Monk's Perspective." Feel feel to check out the full video if you'd like. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #poem
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.The 1 Concept That Changed My Life...Nick Keomahavong2023-09-11 | There have been many concepts that have made an impact on me, but this specific concept has a special place in my heart. In this video, I will share with you the concept of the "salt & water." This concept came at a turning point in my life and helped me to make the necessary shift into who I am today. I wanted to share it openly with you and I hope this is helpful for anyone who is struggling out there. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Intro 3:24 Salt & water 7:19 Buddhism in a nutshell 8:53 Stop doing bad 11:05 Do more good 14:59 Purify the mind 17:51 How long will it take? 20:25 You have 2 Paths
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.Navigating Change | The One Mistake People MakeNick Keomahavong2023-08-28 | When it comes to make life changes and going through life transitions, what is the number one mistake people make? In my opinion, it's that they don't give themselves enough time to adjust and recalibrate. In this video, I share 7 tools that will help you to navigate the changes in your life. I hope these tips are helpful. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Intro 2:02 Rearrange your physical space 4:18 Give yourself time to recalibrate 6:47 Break up categories 9:06 Be patient & kind with yourself 11:42 Rest when needed 14:05 Ask for support 17:10 Reframe your situation 21:28 Why am I sharing this?
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.6 Monk Habits That Will Change YOUR LifeNick Keomahavong2023-08-17 | Many people are wanting more happiness and stability in their lives. In this video, I share with you 6 habits that monks cultivate in the monastery that can inspire you to cultivate your own habits. Our teacher teaches us that with an untrained mind, suffering will follow and with a trained mind, happiness will follow. I hope you can take this wisdom from the monk life and integrate into your own. I hope this is helpful. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Introduction 2:51 Go to bed on time 5:42 Wake up early 8:29 Exercise regularly 10:45 Moderation in eating 14:26 Keep clean & tidy 16:49 Meditate daily 19:45 Summary
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.How to Get Unstuck in Life | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2023-08-09 | Many times in life we can feel stuck. We can feel the sense of "being a failure", not being where you want to be, or feeling like you made the wrong choices in life. This is all normal and we will all go through this from time to time. If you are in this space, I wanted to provide you with 4 steps to help you turn your situation around. I hope you enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Introduction 1:23 See your situation accurately 2:46 Make a decision 3:39 Research 4:48 Take action 5:15 Car analogy 6:27 Eliminate doubt
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.The REAL Enemy of Happiness 🤷♂️❓😕 #shortsNick Keomahavong2023-08-06 | What is the real enemy of happiness? If we were to look at it deeply, greed is will be at the root of it all. The more greed that we have, the more suffering we'll experience. #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth ____________________________________
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.3 Steps to Happiness 😊🙏 #shortsNick Keomahavong2023-08-01 | For those wanting happiness, here are 3 steps or 3 ingredients that will be helpful.
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.The Secret Key to Success | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2023-07-26 | So what is the key to success? a big part of it is to have a strong and solid foundation. In this video, we delve into the crucial role of a strong foundation in achieving lasting success.
🧠 Mental Health: We all know that a healthy mind is the key to unlocking our full potential. 💪 Physical Health: Your body is the vehicle for your dreams, so taking care of it is vital. 😌 Emotional Health: Taking time to cultivate a healthy relationship with yourself and others. 🕊️ Spiritual Health: Spend time to meditate, pray, contemplate, be alone, etc.
The bigger your dreams and goals, the deeper your foundation needs to be. I hope this video is helpful. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Introduction 1:47 My story 4:01 Apply it to your life 6:30 Slow down to go fast
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.MOST POWERFUL TEACHING... 😀🙋🏻 #shortsNick Keomahavong2023-07-13 | One of the most effective thing you can teach is: to teach what you have been able to overcome in yourself. This is powerful because you will have real experience and depth. The more we can do our work, the more we can help others :) #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.Can You Bow to Yourself? 🙏🙏🙂Nick Keomahavong2023-07-05 | A good reflection question that Buddhist monks ask themselves is: Can you bow to your own feet? This question is great because it gives us the opportunity to assess ourselves.
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.A Hidden Source of Our Suffering | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2023-06-21 | Many people are struggling and suffering with mental health. In this video, I wanted to give you a perspective that may be helpful for you to view your suffering along with 3 practical steps that you can apply. There are many things that contribute to our suffering, but one condition that we may overlook is the issue of "complexity". My hope is that this video encourages you to look identify what areas of your life is too complex, and see if you can find ways to untangle or decrease that complexity. I hope this is helpful. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Introduction 1:09 What’s causing our suffering? 5:53 Know that complexity is contributing to suffering 6:06 Identify where your life is complex 7:50 Take action 8:31 Example- Retreat participants
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
Thanks for watching.How to Achieve Your Goals | A Monks PerspectiveNick Keomahavong2023-06-09 | Reaching our goals can be challenging at times. Many of us can feel stuck due to procrastination, not feeling motivated, feeling overwhelmed, etc. The reasons are endless. But this is normal. In this video, I wanted to share 3 steps that can help you along your path to achieving your goals. I hope this is helpful. #monks #mentalhealth #buddhism
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0:00 Introduction 1:19 Take small actions 7:49 Change your mindset 14:35 Be patient
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.