8 Years as a Monk | What I've Learned

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This week marks my 8th year as a Buddhist monk. As I look back on this journey, I wanted to share a few reflections and lessons that have continued to shape my path and practice. In this video, I’ll share six key lessons I’ve learned over the past year: 1. Have a Strong Foundation — Everything meaningful begins with a solid base. 2. Get Clarity — See where you are and where you’re heading with honesty. 3. Study Yourself — Self-awareness is the start of wisdom. 4. Recollect Merit — Remembering your good deeds nourishes the heart. 5. Do Good Deeds — Action is the practice of compassion. 6. Meditation — The anchor that brings everything together. I’m deeply grateful for everyone who’s been part of this journey—whether you’ve meditated with me, joined an event, or simply watched a video along the way. Thank you for walking this path of mindfulness and wisdom together. May these reflections serve as gentle reminders to keep building your own foundation of peace and goodness. #monks #mentalhealth #meditation Timestamp 0:00 Intro 3:22 Have a strong foundation 12:51 Get clarity 17:13 Study yourself 24:07 Recollect merit 27:11 Do good deeds 31:16 Meditation ____________________________________ 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.