2 Years as a Monk: What I've Learned

Wow, it's been two years since I left my world behind in Malibu, California, USA to become a Buddhist monk in Thailand. It was not easy to leave my home, family, and friends, private practice, job, dance company, and the beautiful beaches. Living the life of a monk is simple, but definitely not easy. As monks, we try to train ourselves each day to become better and stronger human begins. Monkhood has taught me so many beautiful life lessons and I wanted to share what I learned. Hopefully, this can help you to improve your life as well. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. I hope you enjoy. #buddhistmonk #monk #buddhism (6 Life Lessons) Timecodes 0:00 Intro 4:12 The Importance of Community 7:41 Finding Time to be Quiet both Mentally & Physically 10:51 Have good kalyanamittas (virtuous friends) 13:48 Make Plans and Detach 15:58 Cultivate Real Happiness 18:39 Keep Your Eyes on your own Bowl 21:06 BONUS TIP: Call your parents ____________________________________ FREE Video-Led Meditation Retreats: 🔶 https://nickkeomahavong.com/retreats ____________________________________ FREE downloads below: ✅ FREE 21-Day Meditation Habit Builder: https://forms.gle/E4r8ntQDPTd2rwJg6 ✅ How to Become a Monk FREE Guide: https://forms.gle/8b3GX9Hkds9PffJc9 ✅ FREE Self-Care Checklist: https://forms.gle/Rds3vAEQ6uNmmeWs6 ____________________________________ ✅ Venerable Nick’s Website: https://www.nickkeomahavong.com/ ____________________________________ Ordination Opportunities: 🔶 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. https://beamonk.org/ ____________________________________ Meditation Retreat: 🔶 (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. https://www.papaemeditation.org/thailand/ ____________________________________ Get a copy of Venerable Nick's Books: 🔴 The Buddhist Cleanse: The 1-Day Spiritual Detox https://www.amazon.com/Buddhist-Cleanse-1-Day-Spiritual-Detox-ebook/dp/B08V1Y6STX 🔴 The Building Blocks of Meditation: The Purpose of Meditation and How to Start a Daily Practice That Actually Sticks https://amzn.to/3pWAGhe 🔴 The Building Blocks of Meditation Journal: Sharpening Your Skills of Observation https://amzn.to/3t2qVA1 ____________________________________ 🔶 Stay updated with any new resources, products, or other announcements by signing up for Nick Keomahavong’s mailing list: https://bit.ly/3aVWRx0 ____________________________________ Thanks for watching.