6 Years as A Monk | What I've Learned
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- 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
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Which lesson resonates with you most?
Timestamp
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
Don’t wait to do good
to spend time in reflection
Congratulations Venerable Nick! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Your teachings have been life changing for me and I appreciate you so very much. Much love from the UK ❤
Put yourself in the right environment
I really like that phrase + idea "I was having a little attachment issue" @13:42
I remember first finding your channel when you had 85K subscribers. Now you have 412K subscribers. The time has gone by so fast, and more people are watching your videos. You are helping so many people Venerable Nick. From the bottom of my heart, Thank-you. 🥰
Oh wow! Thank you for being on this journey with me. Your support is much appreciated. :-)
Same haha
Well, I accidentally stumbled on this account and this is actually the second video I watch. The first one was the lesson from your mother about the salt and the glass. I am determined to add more water. And watching this video was helpful as well. Thank you for your kind words, they resonate so much and the way you speak uplifts my spirit. Glad to have come here! ❤
@@buddhaexhumed9922 That sounds incredible!
Thank you, Ven Nick. You know, you have a very nice smile. I wish more monks on CZcams would smile more. Smiles are contagious. 🤎💜💙 Cheers from Texas.
Thank you my friend 😊 greetings to you!
Happy 6th birthday Nick 😊
God Bless you on your life's journey..✨
@@nickkeomahavong01 Namo Buddhay Bhanteji 🙏 Wow Nick Bhanteji , lot of respect & greetings from India 🙏 Congratulations on 6th Birthday 💚💥I am always delighted to listen to you.
Once when I watched your video about your first time you ate food like a monk.. everything mixed up food in the same bowl...I was tearful... unstoppable 😭 & just felt why can't there be some change in this rule of consumption of food.....I always pray that all Buddhist monks must be HEALTHY & WELL PROTECTED always🙏 Bhagawan Buddha said to Anand bhante just before his Mahaparinirvan, that few small little rules can be changed in Buddha Shasan..if needed ..Then when Anand Bhanteji told this to bhante Mahakashyap about what Buddha told him, he said to Anand bhante*" why didn't you asked Bhagawan Tathagat Buddha, perticularly which small rules can be changed ??"*
So,after I saw your video & of many other Bhanteji eating food in one bowl / bhikshya Patra only as a rule....I feel that this rule should be changed....& those small little young bhante or other who find difficult to stay hungry till next day meal at 11am & those who are having illness as per doctor's advice should be allowed to eat food/fruits to maintain their body healthy to achive maximum success in dhyan,samadhi, Vipassana...to walk on the path of NIRVANA....of course by that stage all Asakti,(attachment )moha,( greed,attraction ) trishna( desires) dosha are all gone 🙏 Namo Buddhay 🙏💚💥
Now , few days ago,last week in India ,during Varshawas & on Ashoka vijayadashami purnima ,upasak & upasika served food to all Buddhist Monks( Buddhist Bhikkhu called Bhanteji) were served variety of food in the glass plates ...so that food is not mixed up & they can relish the taste of different items..even though monks stay away from ASAKTI...attachment to Rupa & six senses🙏 I feel all Bhikkhus/ monks must be served with good & healthy meals as a daan by all people, upasak,upasikas 🙏 Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu 🙏
What is your food intake schedule in your country for everyone??
@@kaurgill1717next time write a book.
Dear Nick, congratulations on your 6 years anniversary as a Monk! I’m grateful that I have find you and walked beside you over the past years. You helped me in so many ways with your wisdom and kindness. Keep shining your light! All the best ❤
Aww thank you so much 😊
2 years ago I went through something difficult when I came across your teachings which helped me so much on my spiritual path. Thank you, Nick 💜 I love sharing wisdom too!
Wow! I’m glad we crossed paths Veronica. I’m glad these videos are helpful and hope you are doing well on your journey 😊
Teacher - to add, your sharing has given me strength to challenge myself. Equanimity, charity and to break my old self. May I continue to stay true to the lesson. Thank you again. ❤️
Wonderful! You got this. Just take it day by day 😊
Thank you so much for sharing all your wisdom. A happy 6th birthday to you venerable Nick. You have helped many with your soothing voice and calming energy. 🌻💚
Thank you so much for your kind words my friend 😊
Thank you for today Ven Nick your talk was just what I needed. Winter is coming here in England a perfect time for reflection and check listing and with your guidance I can stay true to my values. (At 74 every day is a gift).
Wow! Thank you so much and yes we are so lucky to be alive each day 😊
It’s always rejuvenating, calming and enlightening listening to you! My profound respect and gratitude for your good deeds. Stay blessed!
Awww thank you so much my friend 😊
Happy 6th birthday Ven Nick. Thank you for sharing your story and your wisdom with the world. I only joined your journey 3 years ago and they have been the most enlightening years of my life.
♥️🧡💛Ven Nick💛🧡♥️
Awww thank you so much Elizabeth for your support and for coming along on this journey 😊
Congratulations on your 6 years as a Monk Venerable Nick! Thank you for sharing your positive energy once again... it's totally infectious & is having a ripple effect of happiness across a growing audience!
Aww thank you so much Simon. That’s very kind of you. :-)
Thank you for your teachings Nick i watch your videos every day makes difference and learning new things in my life.Keeping on showing us good path.Im from South Africa
I’m a Turkish monk in Korea.I’m sending you a love Nick,You inspired me a lot ❤
Oh wow. Thank you so much and greetings to you from Thailand 😊
"Always protect your mind." I need to work harder at this. Since childhood, I absorb stuff quickly and deeply and it takes a while to get it out of my system.
"Take time to get still, clear, and reflect back"
I did that as recently as this morning, and as I shared with my confidant, life for me is good- quiet, peaceful, and orderly.
My only issues are actually those from others that I didn't protect well enough not to absorb. Emphasis on the self-protection piece. Now that I am mindful of this, I can work on it.
😊😊
"start making changes so that it honors you, your nature..."
I was reflecting on that, particularly the nature part.
Let's just say that you confirmed my conclusion😊
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Happy 6th birthday 🎂 as a Buddhist monk 😊
Thank you so much 😊
I’ve learned so much from watching your videos Ven Nick. This week’s lesson was pertinent for me as I’ve been reassessing my life goals to ensure that I’m still on track. Thank you
Oh wonderful! Yes please take time to reflect and get still 😊
Estoy muy agradecida de haberte encontrado en mi camino. Llevo unos meses difíciles de salud, muy difíciles. Pero llenos de epifanías y enseñanzas. Llenos también de luz y purificación. Gracias
"Find a way to let it go"- Yes.
I just recently had to do that. I did it by looking at what was done through the lens of suffering and it being projected.
My reflection revealed this:
"If we look at their pain through the hurt that they cause us, pain is all that we see; however, if we look at their pain through an unmet need, sympathy, compassion, and empathy will arise.
It's true. I immediately wanted to weep for the people involved.
Such a wise view. Emphatic joy. ❤️💪❤️. So liberating when wisdom dawn on situation. The heart feels so light… so illuminating.
Wow that’s a beautiful finding my friend 😊
He has an excellent attitude and a wise man.
Thank you so much 😊
I love the first recommendation's question: "What is all this for- where am I going?"
If one does this candidly, they will likely have this reaction 😳, because the "blinders" are removed and you make adjustments.
Thank you! I’m glad it resonates with you 😊
Create your own game....the best line, followed by protect your mind.
Thank you so much 😊
Hello from USA Ven. Nick! Thanks for sharing your wisdom, teachings, and common sense. Your calmness helps to quiet my soul.
Congratulations on your 6 years!💐
Thank you so much 😊
Señor ven, thank you for your teaching 🙏 when I feel down, I like to listen to your wise words
You are very welcome! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
“Always keep your eyes on you” I love that. I really needed this video at this point in my life. You hit a lot of points that I’ve been feeling lately and you helped me bring some clarity to my life. Thank you for your time and videos❤
For many people, having a 3 week vacation to re-collect & re-focus is a pipe dream. At best, many folks have a long weekend or so, but it’s typically filled with to-do lists. I am fortunate to now have enough vacation time from job via seniority to take real time for myself vs basic necessities.
Great! ❤
Congratulations Nick 🎉
Congratulations 🙏🙏🙏
All. great reminders
Thank you & many blessings to you.
Thank you.
Always inspirational!🙏
Thank you so much 😊
"If I attach to things, my mind will fluctuate"- True. This I must work harder on. It another confirmation.
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Thank you so much Ven. Nick ! Again more words of wisdom, I fully take them ! Take care.
"I need time to be alone so that I can contemplate"- Ditto. I have such and when I look clearly and honestly, I would be deep trouble without such.
Nick, thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
My pleasure! Thank you 😊
Congratulation, Venerable Nick. Your wise words are always so helpful. Thank you for sharing 🙏
Thank you Venerable Nick for this powerful message. It is greatly appreciated. Best wishes to you on your 6th anniversary as a monk. Sending you blessings always. ❤
Learning a lot is very good.
Congratulations! I am so grateful to have found your channel. Every video has been inspiring and keeps me grounded and on track. Much love to you and thank you for sharing your journey.
Thank you so much!
You’re welcome ☺️
I needed this video 😊❤
Awesome. Glad it’s helpful 😊
Thank you for sharing.
You’re so welcome 😊
Thank you Ven. Nick !😊🙏🏻
You’re welcome! Thank you
Thank you! Thank you so much for sharing those wonderful insights with us. It was exactly what I needed to get back on track after losing myself in the game of life for a while🙏
Much needed wisdom. Thank you Ven Nick.
Thank you so much 😊
thank you for all you share.
You’re welcome and Thank you so much 😊
Thank you, Bhante
You’re so welcome 😊
Thank you
🙏☺️❤️🙏
You're welcome 😊
I've been following you for some time, and I absolutely love your videos! I feel grateful for the wisdom you so gracefully and joyfully pour into your videos, and I really appreciate you sharing them with us here. Ours are really crazy times but at the same time we're very fortunate to be able to access life-enriching content such as yours. May your life as monk continue to be a blessed and insightful one! All my most sincere wishes for a happy continuation to you in your journey as a monk. Thank you for generating good in the world! Be well!
Thank you 🙏🏻
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you, as always. You are a gift.❤
You are so welcome! Thank you so much 😊
Thankyou for sharing your wisdom
You are so welcome 😊
Congratulations ❤
Thank you so much 😊
Cheers, Rev. Nick, to share so much wisdom with us
Thank you so much 😊
Findong your chamnel has been a true blessing. I am very grateful, thank you! 😊
Thank you so much 😊
You are doing exactly what you should be doing, Thank you!
so much love in your words, thank you Nick
Thank you so much my friend 😊
Thank you
You're welcome 😊
Congratulations, Venerable Nick, on your sixth year as a monk. I have been following your videos for two years now and cannot express enough gratitude for the inspiration and motivation you have provided. Your teachings have been a reminder to remain grounded in our spiritual journey, especially during times of distraction and chaos in our materialistic world.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom ❤
You are so welcome 😊
Learned so much from your videos. Thank you so much 🙏
You are so welcome! Thank you 😊
Happy Anniversary Nick 🥰
Thank you so much 😊
Happy anniversary!!! Keep spreading the knowledge
Thank you so much my friend 😊
Time has flied! I just felt like 2-3 years passed!
Yes definitely 😊
Thank you, Venerable Nick. Wonderful wisdom, as always.
You’re so welcome! Thank you 😊
Thank you once again Venerable Nick, such a lovely video. Happy 6th monk birthday! What lesson resonates with me the most? Protecting my own mind. I have been on anxiety and depression treatment for many years now, but the treatments in themselves have counterproductive effects such as tiredness, lethargy, and brain fog. Unfortunately, when I try to stop the meds I repeatedly descend back into the darkness of my illness. Create your own game also resonated greatly. I have spent so long comparing myself to others,and in turn, basing my own self worth on those comparisons. The two lessons I have highlighted, combine to challenge me in my everyday Buddhist practice, be it on the meditation cushion, or out in ˋˋthe world´´. Thank you again. What you do helps. 🙏
Thank you 🥰 for this, sir. Thank you for imparting your wisdom to us.
You’re welcome ☺️
thank you brother for sharing your wisdom to us 😇🙏🏽
You’re welcome! Thank you so much 😊
Congratulations ✌️ 🙏
Thank you so much 😊
You rock Nick. Thanks for creating content 😊🙏🏽🫶🏽
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you so much Nick you are truly inspirational 🙏 I really appreciate your videos so much ❤️
Aww Thank you so much 😊 I’m glad it resonates with you my friend
🙏Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!
You are so welcome 😊
Excellent video❤
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you 🩷🌷
You’re welcome 😊
thank you for always sharing your wisdom with us!! looking always forward to your spiritual guidance!!
Aww Thank you so much 😊
Happy Birthday and thank you for reflecting your 6 points of learnt wisdom upon us.🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you so much Paul. Looking forward to seeing you in Thailand 😊
As always, an oasis of calm in the midst of another stressful week.
You make so much sense.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom Ven. Nick. Namaste 🙏
You are so welcome! I’m glad it’s helpful :-)
I appreciate you sharing your wisdom with us and congrats on making the 6 year mark!
I appreciate that! Thank you so much 😊
Thanks Phra Nick , This is help to navigate myself a lot......
Wonderful! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
Thank you Venerable Nick. I have been away from you for a while. Today I was drawn to your teachings and so glad I took the time. Many thanks. You have reminded me of so many important things.
Thank You Nick you're very both helpful and educating my favorite monk
Aww thank you for your kind words my friend 😊
Thank you Venerable Nick.
You’re welcome Vanessa 😊
Namo Buddhaya🙏 Thanks from Vietnam💛
Watching and listening to you is my way of grounding and calming my mind on an emotionally challenging day. Thank you. 🙏🏼🙂
Thank you so much my friend 😊
Congratulations! 😃🙏🏽
Thank you so much 🤗
Thank you a gain venerable Nick and congratulations to your 6th birthday as monk! I can't say how grateful I am for every video and every wisdom you share.
The most important, that you peace of advice or your thoughts and instruments you give are made for everyday life of us, even though six years of your life you are living different lifestyle and perspective.
I just came back from Ukraine. I think every person, who had lived with the feeling of having war in their country can relate to this - it is very big attachment and very deep sad feeling. And I saw different people in this situation, and as you said, the people that had less visible worries and tried to avoid digging into this where living better life and actually helping more, because they tried to disconnect from horrifying news, and go forward helping and doing the best they can.
The ones that were always in grief and looking for sad news (my mom) were paralized and couldn't get out of this horrible state.
Unless we are in really difficult situation, we indeed need to take distance from some situations and just concentrate ourselves on doing better and being better person, sharing love, learning and giving.
Thank you, this is a peace of advise I will follow in next days. The one I needed after this trip to come back to me.
Thank you so much for sharing my friend. Yes experiencing conflict and wars can have a devastating effect for sure. It’s so important for us to continue to protect and train our minds.
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom Ven Nick. Congratulations on 6 years. Your videos are helping so much. 😊
Aww I’m so happy to hear and Thank you so much 😊
🎂🍧🍨🍙🎉🎊 Happy Birthday!
Thank you so much Jeffrey 😊
one of the best youtubers
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I really appreciate you sharing your wisdom. You give me strength to get through difficult times. I am learning to take care of my mind to stay peaceful and focused. I have been under major stress for over 3 years and sometimes it seems overwhelming. You help me move through this time with positivity and love. Thank you for being you
🙏🏻 So Much Appreciated Your Wisdom🧡
Thank you my friend 😊
Protecting my mind was EXACTLY what I needed to hear today.
Oh perfect timing my friend. Glad it’s helpful 😊
I have been watching for 3-4yrs! I love your content it's so easy to digest 🧡
Thank you so much 😊
Please just keep teaching us the way you do. Deeply appreciated
Thank you so much my friend 😊
Thanks for sharing these great life lessons Venerable Nick. And congratulations on completing six years as a Monk, I've enjoyed listening to many of your videos in the last few years.
Aww thank you so much my friend and thank you for coming along on the journey 😊
Congrats on 6 years!! You’re so awesome ♥️
Aww thank you so much 😊
Dear venerable Nick, thank you for these important reminders of what really matters in life! But sometimes circumstances are such that you have no choice. War. Debt. Or the many pressures of everyday life where you have no choice. I think the (life) art is to accept these circumstances and make the best of them. Personally, your reflections are helping me a lot at the moment. Thank you again ...
Happy 6th birthday Nick! You have impacted so may lives positively through your words of wisdom. Thank you.
Could you please share your thoughts on vispassana? I will do it I December. I'm so excited. Sending much love from Croatian