Nick Keomahavong
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How My Mom Saved My Life | A Monk's Perspective
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?
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Komentáře

  • @sindymendez1359
    @sindymendez1359 Před hodinou

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

  • @timwaldorf389
    @timwaldorf389 Před 2 hodinami

    Thank you so very much!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼☸️❤️

  • @FirstLast-vl1uy
    @FirstLast-vl1uy Před 20 hodinami

    Do you still offer oridination for westerners? I almost ordained in the US in an Ajah Chah branch monastery, but I couldn't commit to 7 years under the same teacher at one monastery. I did stay there 3 times for 3 months at a time, once during silent winter retreat which is the western version of vassa rain retreat. I also did a 2 week retreat at a Rinzai Zen monastery and attended Zazen there every Sunday and Wednesday for 6 months and I stayed a few days at Wat Doi Sutep in Chiang Mai. I've been meditating, studying and doing puja chants for many years. I've often considered Wat Pah Nanachat but the same 7 year commitment applies. I'd like to possibly be a monk for that long but am mot sure of its possible because of family and other things and I don't want to commit to something that I'm not sure I can stick to. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

  • @LeoSG61
    @LeoSG61 Před dnem

    Read, Eat Healthy, Meditate, Exercise, Take Cold Showers 🚿

  • @s.m.2535
    @s.m.2535 Před dnem

    Such a wise and wonderful mother you have! Thank you for sharing her wisdom with us. The salt and water analogy is so helpful. You do great good here Nick. 🧡

  • @jyothichalla1290
    @jyothichalla1290 Před dnem

    Anyone from hyderabad india

  • @jyothichalla1290
    @jyothichalla1290 Před dnem

    Anybody from hyderabad want to practice meditation want company to meditate or to have spiritual environment women?

  • @annettetaylor8218
    @annettetaylor8218 Před dnem

    05/16/2024 Thank you for sharing the wisdom. I do use the life my MOM gave me and her guidance and instructions she gave to my life lessons still moving forward.. It is with me now. I miss her. Thank you. Bless you.

  • @hmu818
    @hmu818 Před dnem

    Thank you 🙏

  • @mohamedelfatih9826

    Talk about lust lust nick lust

  • @pinkifloyd7867
    @pinkifloyd7867 Před dnem

  • @debbiefrances1262
    @debbiefrances1262 Před dnem

    I think I would get hungry! Otherwise it looks like a wonderful life

  • @oldnewsglory
    @oldnewsglory Před dnem

    Thanks for this one!

  • @worldview730
    @worldview730 Před dnem

    Great story Brother Nick

  • @margarettownsley9500

    I’m felling like I’m in no man’s land atm nothing much is making sense to me anymore I’m really fed up of a lot of things like is not fair and it’s the innocent who sees to suffer the most

  • @mahindrasrikanth9880

    who are here after seeing that AI is taking away our jobs?

  • @kristinholcombe5133

    Thank you Venerable Nick! This message resonates so well with my current aspect of life. My current journey for myself and the peace Theravada Buddhism brings to my heart makes me smile from inside. Thank you for your messages that truly help every time! 🙇🏽‍♀️🪷🧡

  • @rasangiarachchige491

    🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💐💐💐

  • @sherryfox1481
    @sherryfox1481 Před 2 dny

    Thank you, a very loving tribute ❤️

  • @StarOnTheWater
    @StarOnTheWater Před 2 dny

    Thank you so much. I am going through a period of grief and this is the first thing that has helped me. It seems like your mom is a wise and caring person who has truly earned your love and admiration. Also my heart goes out to all the people who cannot celebrate this day, because the relationship is broken or was never established to begin with. Someone becomes your mother by mothering you, not by physical relation. May you find piece and trust within yourself.

  • @brettmiller5443
    @brettmiller5443 Před 2 dny

    Good guys don't usually even concern themselves with the race. Even when finding themselves racing, one endowed with Virtue, might not notice coming in 2nd or beyond. Too contented to compare. 😊 Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu Thank Venerable Keomahavong

  • @lauraromeroescarcega3079

    So good to see you again, thank you for sharing all this. My mom passed away and I feel her presence today more than ever. As a mother myself I thank you for all your message which I always share with people who need you hear your advice. 🙏🏼💜😊

  • @artistsh-hp6hm
    @artistsh-hp6hm Před 2 dny

    send you a smile :)

  • @sakadachum
    @sakadachum Před 2 dny

    You're in GA right now? I live in a temple 1 hour from the Meditation Center, i hope to visit you soon!

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01 Před 2 dny

      Yes we are. We will be until the end of this month. We teach class at the Georgia meditation center every Wednesday night at 7pm. Also we will have an outdoor candlelight meditation on Saturday May 25th. You’re welcome to join and bring your friends:) www.eventbrite.com/e/candlelight-meditation-vigil-tickets-868440136827 www.eventbrite.com/e/candlelight-meditation-vigil-tickets-868440136827

    • @sakadachum
      @sakadachum Před 2 dny

      @@nickkeomahavong01 That's nice! Sad I cannot join on the 25th because of Vesak day at South Carolina, but I will find time to visit you with my students. 🙏

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01 Před 2 dny

      @@sakadachum ok. We have the Wednesday class at 7pm and also every Sunday we have meditation at 9:30am and lunch. You’re welcome to come join that as well :)

  • @beesont93
    @beesont93 Před 2 dny

    Thank you for your vulnerability and care, Nick.

  • @gaojinho6785
    @gaojinho6785 Před 2 dny

    🙏🙏🙏南无阿弥陀南无阿弥陀南无阿弥陀佛如来🙏🙏🙏

  • @coffeeosu_
    @coffeeosu_ Před 2 dny

    So true, I've been trying to practice being content with what I already have and not always needing more and more of things that will supposedly bring satisfaction but ultimately never fulflls.

  • @TreeFrogOnATree
    @TreeFrogOnATree Před 2 dny

    Thank you for posting!

  • @deborahmayer190
    @deborahmayer190 Před 3 dny

    Thank you venerable NICK ! Your mom is a wise woman! She should be so proud of you 😊

  • @dorettasdozen8537
    @dorettasdozen8537 Před 3 dny

    Are you still doing podcasts?😊

  • @essay7425
    @essay7425 Před 3 dny

    Thank you so much for sharing these valuable life lessons your Mom gave to you. Your videos mean soooo much to me and help me a lot to reflect on life and on myself. I am a Catholic, and I told a Catholic priest last year about your metaphor of the salt and the water!! Because it impressed me so much and had a deep impact on my spiritual journey. All my best wishes and regards to you from Germany 💛🙂🌈

  • @banibanani22
    @banibanani22 Před 3 dny

    One of the best videos I have ever watched! So much wisdom in this video. Infinite gratitude!

  • @banibanani22
    @banibanani22 Před 3 dny

    Nick, you have such a great sense of humour, I have learnt so much from this vídeo and started to put into practice. I am hoping to also teach my kids and to practice with them at bed time. Infinite gratitude to you! ps. I laugh so much at your videos, they are so light and pleasant!

  • @sukiivilav3361
    @sukiivilav3361 Před 3 dny

    Sabaidee Kuba Nick 🙏 from Vientiane Laos. Khobjai lai lai for sharing this with us 🙏🙏🙏

  • @Petra44YT
    @Petra44YT Před 3 dny

    No, it is NOT okay, and YES, I do blame his family for not listening!

  • @mellymurloc
    @mellymurloc Před 3 dny

    Amazing video Nick, thank you for sharing. I always feel your advice sadhu

  • @Thumos99
    @Thumos99 Před 3 dny

    I honor a man like you who is awake. I honor the fire of your sacrifice

  • @ratteykoch9311
    @ratteykoch9311 Před 4 dny

    Sathu Sathu Sathu

  • @morellaura13
    @morellaura13 Před 4 dny

    Thank you for sharing these personal thoughts. This resonates with mine and is of a great help! Thanks again

  • @user-pz7cm6iy7n
    @user-pz7cm6iy7n Před 4 dny

    I'm off to my first 4 day silent retreat in a few people weeks time, obviously not on the same level as this but big to me. I'm preparing myself and this I have found this very helpful as inspiring. Thank You.

  • @kathykaewsith9811
    @kathykaewsith9811 Před 4 dny

    Love it🙏🙏🙏

  • @sreyvivo9071
    @sreyvivo9071 Před 4 dny

    This video, by far, resonated with me the most as your mom is similar to mine. Thank you for sharing your mom's profound wisdom. 💙

  • @kaurgill1717
    @kaurgill1717 Před 4 dny

    Nick Bhante 🙏Good video. Doctors do wash hands& ssnetiz them thoroughly 😅..where did you see such foolish doctor???😊😊Their operation theaters are very well equipped,and there is a strict protocols followed..doctors or theirs all staff cannot enter the operation theoter without washing hands three times minimum at once with antiseptic soaps & then drying,wearing sterile gloves,then sterile full gowns wich are sterile with proper autoclave..& special operation theoter slippers in theirs feet..only after that they enter the operation theoter....after entering incide operation theoter which is totally made sterile through various procedures...then doctors wear one more sterile operation gown on the top of the gown😅...all their things are very much stetile through various procedures.... so plz tell where have you seen such FOOLISH DOCTORS??? Bcoz Lord Buddha always told us to follow Panchsheel....FIVE RULES...Which included never to tell lies.

  • @daniellemarieclarke2965

    Such a beautiful Mother’s Day Gift , thanks so much!

  • @bearhugsbydogs7471
    @bearhugsbydogs7471 Před 4 dny

    Thank you ❤ so much

  • @sindymendez1359
    @sindymendez1359 Před 4 dny

    Good morning nick, sending you love and light so i have a question? I would love your insights on having more self discipline, so i struggle with maintaining a alkaline diet, mainly fruits and vegetable so my issue is I have this strong discipline for a good month or so…. im doing so good with my alkaline diet, than the moment i eat something that isnt part of my alkaline diet i have a hard time going back to my healthy routine. Everyday is a new day to start over , it has been tough getting back on track, i follow a alkaline diet because it helps me have more energy and im a vegan so my body responds better with this particular diet.

  • @sindymendez1359
    @sindymendez1359 Před 4 dny

    What reasonated with me was how open and honest is the New Monk with adapting t his rebirth, how hard and challenging this new life new way of thinking and rewiring the mind and how powerful our mind really is, blessing to this baby monk on his enlightenment, i struggle with my Ego mind at times and it is a struggle living a true authentic life this worldly material world is a true distraction and i love your videos because it brings me back inside having that Ah ha moment.

  • @gabrielmanfredi2824

    💡💡💡

  • @clarissa1663
    @clarissa1663 Před 4 dny

    Thank you, as a Catholic, I really appreciate your videos and I am also applying the lessons in my life. Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart!

  • @ronacerteza3454
    @ronacerteza3454 Před 4 dny

    Hi nick rona here from Philippines, hope one day u come back visit phil 😊