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  • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
    @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    So what is your current sleeping situation like? and would you be able to sleep on the ground like these new monks? feel free to share below :)

    • @Shockwaveo
      @Shockwaveo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i live in an RV it gets cooled in the winter, but yet cozy, im loving the tents in thailand 😃

    • @Shockwaveo
      @Shockwaveo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @gautam bk it's at my family's 😊

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Shockwaveo awesome

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes that's definitely one of the reasons 😊

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @gautam bk yes typically...but it depends on the monk and each monastery

  • @yetli8781
    @yetli8781 4 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    When the mind is pure, everything becomes pure.

  • @Lunay08
    @Lunay08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The beauty of simplicity is something I wish more people discovered. Your channel is truly from another realm, a realm of peace, abundance, and creativity in the mundane and simple life. Thank you for continuing to bring this content into a world that has forgotten what its like to simply live, to live simply

  • @jeffreyjackson5229
    @jeffreyjackson5229 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    A one bedroom apartment. No furniture, an inflatable mattress, clothes, hygiene/cleaning products, cooking/eating items, rice, veggies, fruit, almond milk, and a variety of reading materials. That's pretty much it. All of it can fit into my car.
    "Less is more, small is beautiful, simple is best."😊

  • @kamtuenpiwcha-oom1763
    @kamtuenpiwcha-oom1763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    I'd give a million Like to you for revealing monk life to the world 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Ohhh wow. Thank you so much. That's such a beautiful comment. Thank you so much for your support. It means alot ❤❤🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@respectdatruth7160 they were but the tradition died out.

    • @jameswright3972
      @jameswright3972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NickKeomahavongOfficial o no sorry to hear that

  • @rajkumarpunjabi4518
    @rajkumarpunjabi4518 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I always wanted this kind of living. Simple tent living.

  • @poojanaik5618
    @poojanaik5618 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I'm so inspired by your journey and lifestyle! I hope to reach this level of spiritual attainment someday in life

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Awww thank you so much. Feel free to come visit us and stay with us sometime if you're ever in thailand 😊

    • @manishadogra-gp9ji
      @manishadogra-gp9ji 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think thailand monks practise vipasana meditation.this meditation is available free of cost in india.

    • @widurasanjeewa5680
      @widurasanjeewa5680 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pooja Naik pls come Sri Lanka my meditation place but hard life free mind

  • @lauren_avocado
    @lauren_avocado 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    i practice buddhism and i love watching your videos. i wish this experience for women who follow buddhism as well. thanks for sharing, blessings

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤❤❤🙏 thank you so much

    • @deela262
      @deela262 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Buddha established 4 types of lineages of his followers.
      1. Bhikku ( male monks who have given up householders way of life )
      2. Bhikkuni ( female nuns who have given up householders life)
      They live in temples/ ashrams/ viharas/ monasteries/ forests, wear yellow robes, depend on the alms willingly given by householders for their sustanance. Main focus is to Learn and practice restraint in conduct of body and speech, meditate to cleanse the mind of defilements and experience clarity about nature and function of mind and body.. thereby realise deliverance from the cycle of repeated births.
      In return they support the spiritual wellbeing of lay followers ( householders).
      3. Upasaka ( male , living in households)
      4. Upasikas (female ,, )
      They too have taken the refuge of the Buddha, His Teachings and His Disciples., Therfore learn and practice the same path., but obviously gets hindered due to family obligations which take up time.
      During Buddha s time there were thousands of lay followers who had reached the state of Sowan.. ( definite stream entry)
      In modern times there are so much resources available to learn the True Dhamma .. The Buddha taught so many alternate routes to the final goal... In His last Discourse, He said to use his Teachings ( Dhamma Vinaya) as the guidance. If "Buddhists " pay more heed to the Sacred Scriptures much more progress can be achieved as individuals and as a society

  • @shrutijoshi553
    @shrutijoshi553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Simplicity is the real way of living life. One can live in any condition even in adverse & cope up with situations. Once a person get learned how to live alone ,he/she won't deal with people.. Being alone teach one to become incharge of one's thoughts, emotions & behaviour. Your energy gets preserved & utilised in right manner..When we remain silent, we realise that majority of energy is wasted on dealing with unnecessary stuffs. We relearn ourself being alone with self.

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      💙💙💙❤

    • @user-qp6vg9ho8u
      @user-qp6vg9ho8u 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Only problem is to earn money most people have to interact daily

    • @eagleseye6576
      @eagleseye6576 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the insight. Once a man's basic needs are taken away they turn human to slave and that is what happened to most of the world now.

    • @annacosta2939
      @annacosta2939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally agree with you.

    • @varunsahk1123
      @varunsahk1123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said mam 🙏

  • @ScarlettLinLatt
    @ScarlettLinLatt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This channel has just brought so much peace into the everyday hectic life of the western world🙏🏽

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awww thank you so much my friend.
      Greetings from Thailand 💙💙💙❤🙏

  • @rioafriyanto5208
    @rioafriyanto5208 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Minimalism is beautiful...I like it.
    The more things we have, the more time we spend to take care of them, and the less time we spend for more important activities.

  • @athenastarbrite2955
    @athenastarbrite2955 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @kentsmith1507
    @kentsmith1507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Again, thank you from Dallas Texas for calming these troubled days....namaste friend

  • @adamknine
    @adamknine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your videos! Thanks Nick

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awww thank you so much Adam. I appreciate the support ❤❤💙🙏

    • @adamknine
      @adamknine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NickKeomahavongOfficial I've been researching and watching TH-cam videos on tiny homes. Most have the comforts of a larger house. This video really puts simple living into a whole new prospective.

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adamknine wow. Thank you for your kind words 💙💙🙏

  • @Shockwaveo
    @Shockwaveo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    this video feels so good and peaceful, like a guided meditation, thank you 🙏

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh awesome. Thank you so much 💙💙❤💙

    • @kumu2613
      @kumu2613 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nick Keomahavong Yes, very good choice of music and also the peaceful narration.

  • @shielamartinez8991
    @shielamartinez8991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I looked at this post it made me realise just how many things with have to worry about but are not needed. Watching the monk
    in his silence makes me realise just how much I need that right now. Need to reconnect to myself. Thank you need Sheila

  • @milagroperez6053
    @milagroperez6053 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow what a disciple to the spiritual life I really admire you the regular people we complain for everything that really don’t makes us happy thank you for sharing this video 🙏

  • @vishnuprakash9212
    @vishnuprakash9212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good work brother! Such a peaceful one

  • @ideasinsolitude8410
    @ideasinsolitude8410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    You are doing such a great job Nick....because now we are understanding that monk life is more about their routines and discipline and vow for the search of their trueself and inspire us to make ourselves simple and more disciplined towards the meditation and mindfulness .......❤️💚❤️
    THANK YOU.....🙂🙂

  • @bobmilleit1976
    @bobmilleit1976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for these videos. Nice to see and learn.

  • @baruanayan932
    @baruanayan932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kind Buddha learns us how to get peace. Nammo Buddha..

  • @cherinelsonc
    @cherinelsonc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Through your journey, it’s making me see how we take things/life for granted. We don’t need all that we have especially in our sleep area. This documentary made me want to continue to reach my spirituality and come in tune with myself. Plus have gratitude for the small things in life. Thank you again. My journey to understand humbleness is through your journey 🙏😇💕

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awww that's great. Thank you so much for sharing that. Its beautiful 😍😍

  • @MarinoTarot
    @MarinoTarot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love the background music and your voice. thank you.

  • @BeMindfulLalit
    @BeMindfulLalit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video , thanks a lot for sharing this beautiful video, God bless you guys

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awww thank you so much my friend. i really appreciate the support :)

  • @shehnazbano3486
    @shehnazbano3486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Nick.. very thoughtful

  • @adityavernekar2627
    @adityavernekar2627 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Keep up the great work , we would love to see more videos like this🙏❣️😌, it's a soothing experience

  • @EzequielBaltazar
    @EzequielBaltazar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This looks like a 5 star hotel next to my mouldy broken tent on the sand. He is very fortunate 🙏😊

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤❤

    • @geodude6244
      @geodude6244 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes they are but hey isn't it warm on the beach? It's 24 degrees where i am cold weather sucks

    • @theoduval1408
      @theoduval1408 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      why are we all needing tents suddenly?

  • @fitaahvasasta1079
    @fitaahvasasta1079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Solitude is meaningful💕...nice video, thankyou Nick... Namaste🙏

  • @ankee5878
    @ankee5878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thankyou Nick !
    🌍😊😎😊🌍

  • @kmm2442
    @kmm2442 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. This was lovely.

  • @ushakaimal1947
    @ushakaimal1947 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very calming and peaceful video. The music was so soothing. Thank you.

  • @mahmudshaq1022
    @mahmudshaq1022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are fortunate brother. At this stage of life I can only hope one day I could be part of that life.

    • @mahmudshaq1022
      @mahmudshaq1022 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know no one will understand that... 😟

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes definitely. Maybe one day you can have that experience 😊

  • @TammySoulJourney
    @TammySoulJourney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the tent houses so cozy and peaceful I would really enjoy that 😊

  • @yashpalnegi5439
    @yashpalnegi5439 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So calm

  • @xiaomaozen
    @xiaomaozen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a lot for sharing! 🙏🏻
    Good nights to all of you! ❤

  • @sampajano
    @sampajano 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Appreciate the purity of this kind of life. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu 😊🙏

  • @deepaksahusahu1380
    @deepaksahusahu1380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your video makes me feel calm

  • @sathishramkrishna17
    @sathishramkrishna17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are top class my brother, love to watch all ur videos, pls keep doing this great work, law of nature will always bless us, be happy be happy 😊

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow sadhu sadhu. That's so kind of you.
      Greetings from Thailand 💚💚💚💚🙏

  • @surabhinayak8196
    @surabhinayak8196 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so beautiful nd peaceful life...

  • @randyday2467
    @randyday2467 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love light light love from Arizona trying to change my life love to all

  • @capvlogger9283
    @capvlogger9283 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So peaceful to watch

  • @trishna2661
    @trishna2661 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for this video....I like the idea of renounced life very much

  • @annacosta2939
    @annacosta2939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So beautiful and peaceful

  • @joeyip2557
    @joeyip2557 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is a very spacious comfortable place with high degree of privacy. Much better than what i expected

  • @rajan5179
    @rajan5179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    very beautiful & peacefull...... love from india

  • @liekiokling3552
    @liekiokling3552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    真不容易 多年修行 。。大自然空调 感觉一种安宁清心 南无阿弥陀佛💐🙏感恩分享

  • @breadandcircus1
    @breadandcircus1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video

  • @Ciikuwanjiku
    @Ciikuwanjiku 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!I love this.... simplicity is great 🥰🥰

  • @maulitrivedi1357
    @maulitrivedi1357 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Calming and soothing videos..
    I can’t express how I feel watching these videos..😊Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @hakunamatata1148
    @hakunamatata1148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic as he stands up a tent...

  • @maomucmuc4283
    @maomucmuc4283 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The last time i slept in a tent was 3 or 5 years ago in the forest, and it was really a challenge for me, too cold, bear footprints on the ground nearby the place we were sleeping and marshes which is difficult to traverse, anyway even a week of forest life could teach one a lot :-))

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yes. I agree. And where was this? That sounds very scary with the bear foot print. Yikesss 🙈🙈

    • @maomucmuc4283
      @maomucmuc4283 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NickKeomahavongOfficial This was in the north of Russia. The footprints appeared at night on the shore of Usa river, we slept in about 30 metres away from the shore...luckily i had a rifle with me..just in case)))

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@maomucmuc4283 oh wow. That's crazy. I'm glad you made it 😂

    • @maomucmuc4283
      @maomucmuc4283 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @ your opinion is highly appreciated, thanks for sharing it ahahaha :-))

  • @suru01
    @suru01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your videos. It helps my anxiety so much. I was in Chiang Mai last year. :)

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh wonderful. Thank you so much. If you are ever back in Chiang Mai feel free to come visit us 😊😊

  • @drewby613
    @drewby613 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful. Those tents remind me of ones we used to use in Boy Scouts. And some of the lessons were the same. For example, learning to be ok with less.

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yessss. That's awesome. Its such a good lesson we can use our entire lives 😊

  • @southlondon86
    @southlondon86 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video! Thank you sir 👍 I’m very intrigued.

  • @arinsiam9129
    @arinsiam9129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Truly Inspiring
    At this hour of our journey we all seek a life that brings us peace within...
    And this can be realised by living a life of simplicity and minimalism
    ~ May all beings be truly happy and blissful 🙏❤️

  • @ritvarsrolis5734
    @ritvarsrolis5734 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you !

  • @jennyrobbins440
    @jennyrobbins440 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is great! Is there anything similar for women?

  • @dunruden9720
    @dunruden9720 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    When you live in Thailand, you get used to seeing monks with their smart phones, ear buds in listening to music, ownership of vehicles and other comforts. Let's get real here!

    • @JMAN97712
      @JMAN97712 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Those aren’t real monks

    • @OnionLord9000
      @OnionLord9000 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@JMAN97712They are. I'm serious.

    • @zephyrr108
      @zephyrr108 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Lmao. I don't even have a car and I'm not a monk. Maybe I should monkmaxx to get a car😂😂😂

    • @lclt55555
      @lclt55555 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@zephyrr108monkmaxx lmao

  • @iminyourbasement283
    @iminyourbasement283 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now that’s what I call cozy

  • @mautweety9986
    @mautweety9986 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow , Great Monks... Yeah with God blessings , I do adjust any situations, when it comes onto my way..

  • @Kastley
    @Kastley 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I go backpacking solo a lot and really enjoy being inside my tent. It's a lot like the ones shown here.

  • @gofar5185
    @gofar5185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you NK...

  • @saamanda3485
    @saamanda3485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love how many windows the brown tents have. Any suggestions of similar tents? :)

  • @sykamoushomi9325
    @sykamoushomi9325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those who has only pure simple and tender heart ... they can live in this life .... This is call sufi life ..May Allah bless and protect you (Monk) ......lots of love syka from Bangladesh ...

  • @sheilahernandez1915
    @sheilahernandez1915 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful!!💜

  • @arjhunesrilanka2575
    @arjhunesrilanka2575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Realy good vedio..

  • @VishakaMeheniya-pi4br
    @VishakaMeheniya-pi4br 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    May the triple jem bless you all

  • @mikeq5807
    @mikeq5807 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Nick!
    I currently live out of my Prius by choice, since July 14, 2019. I really enjoy it, for the adventure and for the savings. Watching the monk in the video reminded me of my own situation. I work in Portland, Maine, but I will retire soon (am 61 in August.) I love the quiet, pristine environment in which these monks live.
    Live simply, need little.

    • @jedrashidul6952
      @jedrashidul6952 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a great life Mike. I do that a couple of times in a yr - not easy to find a safe (& legal) overnight parking spot here in my country, but I thoroughly enjoy the liberating experience of living simply. Enjoy, mate🙏

  • @KFrost-fx7dt
    @KFrost-fx7dt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like the tent I use for camping, except mine is a little more flimsy. I have had the best sleeps of my life in that tent, in the mountains, even if it's raining or freezing or windy. I'llnever be as minimalist as you. I take an inflatable sleeping pad, and make a mound of soft forest duff to put the tent on. I have a sleeping bag, a wool blanket and pillow. I am high maintenance haha!

  • @amorintuitivoary9656
    @amorintuitivoary9656 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm from Brazil. This is very cool . Namaste 🙏

  • @lydiagosling7459
    @lydiagosling7459 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate your generosity...sharing these parts of "yourself." To me, it's fascinating to learn about the beliefs and practices of being a monk from someone who IS actually a monk. I hope that I'm expressing my thoughts in a manner that makes sense. Thank You Nick.🕊

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awww thank you so much Lydia. I appreciate your kind words and yes it makes perfect sense. Greetings to you from Thailand 😊😊😊❤

  • @sw_fit50s
    @sw_fit50s 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video 🙏🏻

  • @kennethquesenberry2610
    @kennethquesenberry2610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It occurred to me that when one marries, you have to lose certain attachments and adjust to a new way of living. For some, it's difficult.

  • @user-qp6vg9ho8u
    @user-qp6vg9ho8u 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The monk life looks pure bliss

  • @preethieapasingha452
    @preethieapasingha452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One & only happiness in the Earth..Meditation by Lord Buddha 🙏

  • @vikram1220
    @vikram1220 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How can I download the background music. I felt something deep inside me. Please help me

  • @celinapalisa1117
    @celinapalisa1117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I really wanna have that kind of life just surrounded by the nature and the simple way they live their life, but they put much more attention on their spiritual growing not on their clothes and masks changing

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      💙💙💙🙏

    • @frans7995
      @frans7995 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikejensen4238 any ideas Mike? I figure putting a down payment on a plot of land and building something off grid, but u have to check if the laws of your state allow it. Any ideas are welcome!

  • @eml3077
    @eml3077 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @jameswright3972
    @jameswright3972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know who is the only true God but I respect how peaceful and loving they are

  • @this.2.234
    @this.2.234 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Everything is simple. 🥺✨🙏

  • @Ram-ro7ns
    @Ram-ro7ns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mind is everything , there is no restriction , that has infinite knowledge

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤❤🙏

    • @theoduval1408
      @theoduval1408 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ram, hi. When you want to use a comma, there is no space between the comma used and the word that immediately precedes it. Thanks.

  • @christiaanvanhoutte590
    @christiaanvanhoutte590 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video, great

  • @worldview730
    @worldview730 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tough discipline life, must be chosen for this

  • @JunsMiniCam
    @JunsMiniCam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My current sleeping situation is a very comfortable spring bed with a pillow and a bolster. I admit that when sleeping elsewhere is quite uncomfortable, but usually I manage to get used to it after 2nd or 3rd night. When I took a meditation retreat several years ago, there was no too much challenging situation because the hermitage I attended was equipped with a lot of good facilities. There are "kutis" for monks and dorm for lay people who wish to practice meditation. the food they provided was very good and nutritious. The monks (bhante) were also very friendly and full of merit.

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh wonderful. Where was this at? Sounds great.

    • @JunsMiniCam
      @JunsMiniCam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NickKeomahavongOfficial It's in Kuching, Serawak, Malaysia. It's a Myanmar tradition hermitage and practice meditation under Pa Auk Sayadaw. Most of the bhikkhu there was ordinated by Pa Auk Sayadaw. It's called Tusita Hermitage. But recently the senior bhantes stay at their new hermitage located at Semenyih, Malaysia. It's called Dhamma Earth. If you interested, you can get information from it's FB page, instagram, and google map by searching on its name. If you want to go there for meditation or become a novice monk (samanera), you should apply via its website. Note: if you want to be ordinated as novice, you should apply as lay people meditator first, after you stay for several days, the senior bhante will evaluate whether you could be ordinated or not. So you cannot directly be a novice by the time you arrive there.

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JunsMiniCam wonderful 😊

  • @scottm2553
    @scottm2553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One day, I want to ordain. But sleeping in a tent on the ground is one of the most daunting parts for me. I actually used to really enjoy sleeping on the floor. During my early college years, I actually just slept on a blanket on the floor in my room instead of a mattress and I thoroughly enjoyed it. But then I started having back problems and learned that I have scoliosis which I now believe was caused by sleeping on the ground. Now I sleep on a mattress on the ground with a very neutral pillow to try to promote spinal alignment and support. I've also found that sleeping on my side contributes to the twisting of my spine. I don't see how I could sleep on the ground and without going onto my side in the fetal position which used to be the most comfortable position when I slept on the ground (but causes back problems). My scoliosis is slight but causes a lot of pain at night primarily and also pain throughout the day when it's bad. I'd like to know your thoughts on this. Are accommodations occasionally made for people in my position?

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh I see. It depends how severe the situation is, but we do take things care by case and try to support each person. When you apply online and do your interview with the monk, he'll assess your specific situation 😊💙💙

  • @janten6554
    @janten6554 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Inspiring...I'd like to be a monk at home..

  • @roimatamassold4730
    @roimatamassold4730 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it 💖

  • @shreyawankhade9122
    @shreyawankhade9122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu 🙏🙏🙏

  • @karacnewland93
    @karacnewland93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I could live a simple life like that 🧘‍♂️

  • @vadivel789
    @vadivel789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing such as wonderful videos...just for curiosity asking, how many years you staying here?

  • @alidalavezzari4103
    @alidalavezzari4103 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in a tent from years. For 5 years I was an ascet yogini buddist mahayana. In the last two years I had to stop but I keep to be a yogini buddist but I know that last year I made some bad karma with words because I contrast global dictatorship without violence. I did videos to explain. For me with a small matt because I have back problems your tents look very good! I am in Italy. We have to remember to don't be sadomasochist with others and with ourselfs. Sometimes we forget that to be cruel with our bodies is not buddist way. May all living beings obtain illumination. Your videos are very good. Thank you.

  • @PandaTraveller
    @PandaTraveller 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good 👌

  • @premaust9585
    @premaust9585 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I once went to meet a most famous Buddhist monk in my country. I wanted to invite him to deliver a Dhamma sermon. He went to the room opened the door to get the diary to write the date. The room had only a bed, very small table and chair. That’s all. Not even a mattress on the bed. I was amazed how simple his life was, even his name was big. They look simple but have gone far far away from this greed filled world.

  • @tamarforest5472
    @tamarforest5472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i would like to live like this!! in the woods!!!

  • @BtwinUnW
    @BtwinUnW 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd be so glad if u could post any information about a similar nunestry 🙏🙏🙏

  • @abhignyasreeja2570
    @abhignyasreeja2570 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved it

  • @stonew1927
    @stonew1927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is beautiful, thank you. I crave this existence. However, I don't see how causing an uncomfortable sleep is any benefit to the trainee. Better to get a proper night's rest to better attend to one's chores and be able to sit and meditate successfully. I am a bit older and I can just imagine a situation where one's bones are aching and one is feeling tired and the brain is foggy due to lack of proper sleep from laying on a hard surface night after night. A comfortable mattress is not much to ask for, and I wonder if one were to express this need if it would be agreed to or denied....

    • @NickKeomahavongOfficial
      @NickKeomahavongOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Its interesting. You would think that it's not comfortable...but surprisingly, its the best sleep we ever had. Haha. 😊

  • @b9production985
    @b9production985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanx sir

  • @gyaanmedium
    @gyaanmedium 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I want this life

  • @gautamkumarmaurya3601
    @gautamkumarmaurya3601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Namo buddhay...