The Path of Ordination | Entering Monk Life
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- The Path of Ordination | Entering Monk Life
Ordination is a sacred path one must go through in order to become a Buddhist monk. This video documents the journey of three Westerners as they enter the monk life in Thailand. Before they their ordination day, they must learn and practice the basic foundation of the monk life such as mindfulness, meditation, chanting, eating, walking, and so much more. The monk life is simple, but not easy.
However, through diligent practice each one of these men proves that they are up to the task of overcoming the obstacles that stand between them and the saffron robes. So please enjoy this intimate view into these mens journey as they transform to become a member of the Sangha. #monklife #monks #ordination
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Thanks for watching.
I hope you enjoy!
I supposed this is equivalent to baptism for Christians. You captured each moment beautifully Nick.
I would love to someday go for a 3 day meditation retreat there 🧘
@@juliaangelicaa5395 Thank you so much. and yes, if you are ever in Thailand, please feel free to come and join us :)
@@juliaangelicaa5395 more like becoming a priest in the Catholic Church from my understanding
@@stevieray7203 oh yes, you're absolutely correct ☺️
Please tell me name of the place . Because I want to go there ❤️❤️❤️❤️. And I don't like that place where am I. And thank you so much for this beautiful video . Love From india. Not india but our village.
Letting go and ascending from humanities craziness. Providing a clear perspective from non attachment. What a wonderful and for many I’m certain, difficult path. Thank you for sharing this. Peace and love to all creatures in the universe.
Aww thank you so much my friend. I hope you are doing well. Sending you blessings all the way from Thailand :)
Just One Truth, you very well said, Metta to you!
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May Buddha's peaceful principles[ Right knowledge Right Meditation Right concentration RIGHT livelihood Right speech and KINDNESS]
should Keep cultivating humanity ☸️🇮🇳☸️🙏💮 love from India ☸️🇮🇳☸️🙏💮
Thank you so much 😊
@@nickkeomahavong01 🙏🙏🙏💮☸️💮
It is very moving to watch this. I have tears of happiness for them. Watching them shed the layers of their old life and moving forward to a life of devotion. 🙏🏻❤️
Awww thank you so much valerie 🙂 it is a beautiful journey they are on.
This was so beautiful. I love the music and the ceremony made me tear up. Thank you for sharing ♥️
Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
One day I will go on this fine journey meditation retreat.
yes please come join us. You'll love it. The environment is great :)
Where is here?
@@TV-st5kc Www.Papaemeditation.org/en/
@@nickkeomahavong01 is that the best place to start the Journey of being a full time Monk or where in Thailand can l do it. You mentioned Dhammakaya in other video so it can become a bit confusing Nick? 🙏🏽
@@bobbyandersson3382 You can follow the website given in the upper comment. Dhamakaya temple is a great place to start, located in the north of BKK but the retreat is in the north, great for longer meditation practice as well.
So beautiful... I didn’t want this to end ... very powerful...blessings to all the monks ...
Thank you Ruth :)
Nick, This is another of the videos that I was happy to discover was narrated by you.
❤❤❤🙏 thank you
Watching the men have their heads shaved brought tears to my eyes. Such an emotional journey. Love your videos Nick
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much erin. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Dear Vénérable Nick. I want to thank you so much for letting people see this buddist ceremony. All young men should have this spiritual experience at least for a period of time. It is very formative on the ground of mindfulness, self control. So important for adult life after.
Thank you so much Jeannette :)
It's beautiful and brings me tears as always, you're leading them to the best direction ever in life. อนุโมทนาค่ะ
Aww sadhu sadhu. Thank you so much. Sharing this big merits with you :)
Bahagia sekaligus sedih melihat nya.. Semoga manjadi contoh untuk kami di Indonesia.. Sabbe satta Bhavantu sukhitata.. Sadhu sadhu sadhu
The steps leading to the ceremony is so interesting. It’s fascinating to notice some of the scars on the heads of those men. “scars of life”. Mmmm. The teachings are beautiful, I think so needed, especially in these current times. I live way out in the country which I love. My life is slower, peaceful. I so appreciate the smells, sounds, and sights on a day to day basis, the calm that is all around me.
I enjoy viewing the videos. Thank you
Thank you so much Louise 🙂🙂
Thank u for such a beautiful video! Very inspiring! I did the retreat in 2019 and your images capture all beauty and joy of Papae!
Awwwe thank you so much Helga. Hope you can come back to visit us again 🙂 hope you are doing well.
May Buddha bless you all monks, keep following Buddha's path, May you all achieve enlightenment.
May Buddhism flourish throughout our universe.
Sadhu sadhu. Thank you so much 🙂
LORD BUDDHA HAS BLESSED YOU ALL. BLESS LORD BUDDHA.
During the hair cutting ceremony - I just wanted to hug each and every one of them. They are entering an honorable and timeless tradition.
What greater way to spend your precious time...your precious life...in the path of Lord Buddha. Blessed by Lord Buddha. Bless Lord Buddha.
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊
This brought me to tears.Sooo humbling.
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much andries
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽
Monk life is tough, definitely not for many people. One must have the necessary merits to lead such a life.
May all Monks and Nuns realise the 4 noble truths 🙏🏽
Thank you so much Yasith. You're absolutely correct. It simple, but also can be very tough :) Thank you my friend.
This was wonderful, fascinating to watch. Thanks for sharing your spiritual life with us. Blessings 🙏🙏
One day I will be there. Yes, I will be like them. I don’t deserve though.
one day soon :)
Dude, you make this comment all time. What is stopping you from joining already??
@@onlyinparadise4613 I am waiting on renewal of my Egyptian passport, once it comes from Egypt, I will immediately get the visa to Thailand. I am blessed to practice Buddhism at Buddhist temple in Elgin, IL.
@@psjuxuen2064 I don’t deserve as I am in my first step in the Middle Way. Yet, I have faith I can cast to Buddha, Dharma and Sangha to deserve such a holy life.
Anyone who are sincere to follow Buddha's footsteps deserves a good holy life. Buddhas are all compassionate heavenly beings. Shakamuni Buddha came to this world because of his love for sentient beings. He wanted to save all beings out of Samsara.
I am a Chinese Buddhist, I understand Buddhism. In fact I was ever literally save from a deadly fall by a Buddha. That was a miraculous moment, still vividly in my mind.
beautiful. it made me cry.
This was truly exciting. Could watch for hours. Thx Nick!
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂 i'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you again my friend. Always so wonderful to watch your music and I enjoy the music in the background
Thank you so much Monika 🙂
Hi Nick and thanks for this post; really appreciate seeing the transformation taking place in the men - their faces tell a lot and it was also great seeing these more mature men. I couldn’t help but think why they would travel with so much baggage when the first order of business is to divest one’s life and self of all possessions. It made me think either they didn’t think it through fully or they weren’t properly prepared ahead of time for what was to come. Your messages always force me into deep thinking. 😊 Also, I now have my copy of your book. Thanks 🙏 🙏🙏
Thank you so much. Many of them have a lot of luggage as they have been traveling alot and so they bring all their belongings with them.
Thank you so much for sharing this, it was beautiful. Very emotional
Thank you so much Sue. It's a very big step for these men 😊 we're glad to share it with you.
Thank you Nick, it’s absolutely beautiful! Love your narration.
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much
What an amazingly beautiful journey. Thank you for sharing.
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I usually watch one of your videos before my evening meditation ka Lp’ Nick. One of the methods I use to feel SABAI before actual meditation. Really appreciate your effort of making these vids.
WOW that's amazing. I'm really glad it's helpful. Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊
This was powerful! I love how this showed what it is like, the commitment and bravery. Thank you for making these videos ♥️🙏😊
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Robert 🙂🙂🙂 Maybe one day you'll get an opportunity to witness it in person :)
@@nickkeomahavong01 That has been a thought of mine before. I am adapting the basic 5 layman precepts right now. Also starting to meditate in the morning and at night too. Your response made me feel joyful 😊thank you 🙏
Beautiful!!
Thank you so much :)
I couldn't hold back tears watching this video. So powerful...
awww sadhu sadhu. thank you so much my friend 🙂🙂🙂
Another beautiful video. Very moving. I could feel their nerves. I will be asking for ordination within my Buddhist school soon 🙏
That's wonderful. Sadhu sadhu 😊😊
A beautiful video. It made me very emotional watching. Thank you so much, your task are so inspiring!!
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Anne 🙂🙂🙂I'm glad we can share this experience with you.
Formatting towards the peace of life is wonderful .
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊🙏
A truly beautiful video. Thank you.
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much paula 🙂🙂🙂
Wow!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much 🙂
น้อมกราบอนุโมทนาสาธุ สาธุ สาธุ เจ้าค่ะ..ดูคลิปแล้วปรึ้มปรีติมากเจ้าค่ะ..
sadhu sadhu 🙂🙂🙂
I wish them well and I admit I’m a bit jealous
Thank you so much. Hope you can visit us in Thailand one day.🙂
Monk”s have too have suffering just like you.
I'm so glad I came across this amazing mind blowing video and now I understand more about becoming a monk.Thanks so much
Thank you so much leduar ❤️
Man do I long to take this Journey ASAP 🙏🏽
They have chosen the best path 🙏
Thank you very much for showing us the ordination.
My pleasure! thank you erwin
Hi Nick,
Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate it a lot. I am ignorant about monks and I enjoy learning. Thank you!
Take care,
Angela
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Angela 🙂🙂🙂I'm glad you enjoyed it.
How beautiful and peaceful 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much 😀
This is so amazing.....I would love to do the retreat!
This is beautiful thank you for sharing.
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The transformation from layperson to monk is beautiful! Thank you Nick for sharing their journey with us 🙏📿. Do they get new Thai names as well? How long do they stay in this program?
Thank you so much. The program is 30 days. When they ordain they will be assigned a monastic name :)
I hopes after the end of the coronavirus i apply to becomes Monk in this center i can't wait to start this new life🙏🏿
Great. You are welcome to apply online now 😊
Cultivate patience meanwhile hihi
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Thank you so much :)
Thank you for sharing ❤
🙂🙂 thank you
♥️♥️♥️beautiful - I hope to commit myself one day 🤞🙏😊
That would be awesome. 🙂 we hope to see you in Thailand
what a monumental change for the better of self.
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂
Sadhu Bhante Nick 🙏🏻
Happy ☺️
Sadhu🙏🏻Sadhu 🙏🏻Sadhu🙏🏻
Sadhu. Thank you so much ❤❤
Thank you for sharing this journey of initiation into the sangha. May Buddha guide and protect. In gassho . . .
My pleasure
So powerful and touching.
Thank you ☺️☺️
Traducción en español,por favor!!! Bellísimo video, gracias!! Que todos los seres sean felices!!
I wish I could experience this . So beautiful and peaceful
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much
Amazing, very emotional!
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much
Thanks Nick
Thank you 🙂
so peaceful
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊
อนุโมทนาบุญด้วยครับสาธุๆๆ
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊
Such a meaningful one.
Thank you so much 🙂
Thank you 🙏😍💐
Thank you
@@nickkeomahavong01 Yes Sir, I totally appreciate your videos, they are helping me not fear. I cling to worldly things, afraid I will miss them, afraid of change. Thank you not only for the beautiful cinematic videos you show, also for the helping me overcome fear 🙏💐
So beautiful Nick👍🙏 hope u will visit bodhgaya someday🙏
Thank you so much. I would love to visit one day 🙂
Your video are inspirational for me
Sadhu sadhu. Thank you so much my friend ❤❤ greetings to you from Thailand 😊
Beautiful
Thank you so much 🙂🙂
So beautiful
Really Buddhism is very essential fr present world. To form peaceful😌 life
Thank you so much
Are you buddhism ?
Sathu🙏🙏
This felt so vulnerable to me. Like unmasking and showing your authentic true self...
I have to think why that came to mind and why I feel this way.
Thank you :-)
อนุโมทนา สาธุครับ
Sadhu sadhu
It is the actual life to live...most of the time I meditate.But sometime I find here is nothing in this earthly life.If I had a life like this.
Love from India
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Thank you Nick
Thank you so much Joshua :)
@@nickkeomahavong01 I recently found your channel. Although I may never become a monk I find this inspiring.
@@CranberryGraves that's so awesome. I'm glad it resonates with you 🙂🙂
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Thank you so much 🙂🙂
I (a woman) shaved my hair and eyebrows off last year with a straight razor down to the skin. I kept it that way for a whole year. Letting go of the power your hair has over you is very spiritual.
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Made me cry.
❤❤❤😊
👍lindo
thank you so much :)
Namo Buddhaya 🙏🙏🙏
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Sadhu. Sadhu Sadhu
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😊😊😊 sadhu
I want to do this. I need to let go the heaviness of my heart 😢
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Probably in my later year's ❤️
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Vandami bhanteji. I try to maintain panchasheel in my life.pls prey for me.
What music is playing beginning 19:14? It's really beautiful!
Those who become a monk will continue to be a monk in many lives till he is enlightened.
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu
Sadhu sadhu willy 🙂 greetings to you from Thailand.
Namo Amituofo
Namo Guan Shi Yin Pusa
Buddha Name Be Praised
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Oum Namesty 🇳🇵
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This is such a beautiful process and one I would love to be a part of. I have read that it is not possible to do with asthma, if the asthma is only very mild, is it possible? Or does any semblance of asthma rule you out? Thank you
Please try and apply. It depends on the severity and each situation. I would encourage you to apply and set up an interview.
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Okay, thank you for your reply and the link 👍
very powerful and moving. how long does it take to go from day one to ordination?
Thank you so much. :-)
Hi Nick what an amazing journey you have been on! I found your channel via your adjustment disorder video from 3 years ago as I’m going through a similar thing with a move. So I was wondering your take on it now and seeing as you have chosen to become a monk soon after did that have any influence?
At the time of that recording, I had no intention to come to Thailand. But regarding adjustments, its still the same and normal. It takes time. Even as a monk, the adjustment to monkhood and to a new foreign land was extremely different. I had to just take my time and be kind to myself. Its ok. No rush if you are going through this as well 😀
@@nickkeomahavong01 yes time is making it better. I did the move for my family as I was happy where I was but not as suitable which makes it hard but as you said monks do things for other people and have humility so I’m keeping that in mind. Did you ever adjust to Malibu? I relate to what else you said about some things just not being part of who you inherently are and some things will be.
@@ORush2 yes I was able to adjust to Malibu 😊
Another beautiful video, Venerable Nick. This is very moving. A big step for these three. Am I correct that only unmarried men can take this step?
Thank you so much drew. Men who are married can ordain; however, we he does ordain, he needs to leave it all behind while he is a monk. 😊
@@nickkeomahavong01 Whoa!! Big step indeed!!
What happens to these men after ordination, do they stay inmonkhood. Beautiful video. Thankyou
Great video, how long does that journey take ?
Thank you so much. This specific program is 30 days, but the men are able to stay longer if they like 🙂
I love these videos. How as a monk do they allow you the technology to produce this content. Is it for outreach to the lay community?
Thank you. We are allowed to use to share Dhamma 😊
อนุโมทนา สาธุครับ ทางนี้เป็นหนทางที่ดีแล้ว ก้าวแรกสู่เส้นทางสุดท้าย
Sadhu 😊😊
In my personal opinion, there's too much of instrumental music in the latest videos. Sometimes you just want to hear some ambient silence.
Thank you 🙏🙏
hearing nature in the background is the greatest
@@Shockwaveo yes definitely
Yes, I agree
I like instrumental music, especially in the end. It is very inspiring and harmonic!
Thanks for sharing.. We could witness ceremony even being far away.. Are these people taking temporary ordination.. I mean becoming monks for some duration only.
Metta 🙏🌷
Thank you so much. Yes many of them do temporary ordinations; however, we have some people who do choose to stay behind long term :)
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Fine. Because once we again mix back with worldly life, we lose spiritual growth , that graph goes down.. Life has taught me many things at short span of time ...
Thankyou. Sahdu. Sahdu. Sahdu.
Sadhu 😊😊
Hello again! I asked you about tattoos on your last video. I have a couple more questions about that topic. What’s a good example of an acceptable tattoo and do you have any?:)
Hello. I do not have any tattoos. Again, tattoos that are not acceptable are face tattoos or anything vulgar that is visible.