A philosophy that I follow is " Food is thy medicine." I try to eat as clean and healthy as I can to fuel and heal the body. I think it's about respect, for the body you are given. Take care of it. I definitely need to give blessings at my meals. I'm thankful for what I have. 😊
I did not know this was how buddhists ate, but it was how I was already doing it. So that’s good. Thank you for sharing. I used to smoke. I quit almost 5 years ago by embracing the suffering from withdrawal. It was the only thing that worked. Since then I been eating healthier, and feeling better. Now I embrace Buddhism. It is so awesome. 😀
@@KatrinaDancer Vegans are often so hypocrite. They don't even know what meat somebody is eaten and immediately assume the worse. While I'm eating a grass fed local cow, for lot's of them, forests getting cut down because they want their nutrients via Soy, Beans or Avocado's.
@@KatrinaDancer Remember, your vegan diet results in the death and suffering of thousands of animals every year. It suffers no one and nothing other than your feeling of superiority.
I am deeply attached to food. It is as if the consumption could fill the emptyness and replace real connection to human beings but it has come to an end where my body refuses with pain etc. It is so hard to get over the real pain hiding behind the addiction. Thanks for the teaching. ❤ Sending out love to all the people who struggle with their relationship with food.
Thank U Nick, for shining your light on us. I m 73 yrs old, wife, mother, grandmother, have been learning all my life, but nothing like what comes from you. I feel so priviledged to learn from your deep yet so modest and respect ful to all. Bless you for giving me this opportunity to better myself, even at this age. Your teaching shows me how not to give up, despite all difficulties, including those that come with aging. The love you give, crosses time and space,and heals.
I’m slowing down on eating. And telling myself eat something healthy at every meal and I tell myself I can have more if hungry but take 1 plate or bowl and eat without tv on in house . Try to after I eat my serving of food I sit and wait to see am I really hungry or thirsty? Lately I been more thirsty than hungry. But I do eat. But it’s I think EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to listen to the body ! I’ve lost weight since doing this. Cut out a lot of dairy and meat and sugar etc . And I always pray over food and drink. The Buddhist monks have got it right ! Definitely need their teachings in USA 🇺🇸 we’d have a better society here look at the obesity epidemic in the world. Definitely follow the teachings of the monks advice being diabetic it’ll save your life! It’s been making a difference in my life. Thank you 🙏 for your wisdom nick!
As someone who has battled with Anorexia for 35 years this video is invaluable. It should be played to every person battling an eating disorder!! Thank you so much Nick. NAMASTE.🙏 Kind regards, Mary from Australia.
Mary, this was the first time I viewed Nick’s video too, and really agree with you that his teachings could help many people who deal with anorexia from different health issues. It has become a late life issue for me now with Parkinson’s and I really took comfort from his video. Had to have my gallbladder removed after it became toxic from gallstones misdiagnosed due to my Parkinson’s so I became very malnourished, am still rebuilding almost 2 years later LoL, so we must never give up. :) Last November my 60th birthday came against all odds, finding me weighing only 74 pounds yet still I’m here. God bless you Sister, from NC in the USA. Namaste’
@@crystalbelle2349 God bless you too 🙏 Trust me, Anorexia is not worth it! It robs you of too much. Fight it with everything you have. You can't let it beat you!! 🙏💖
I've benefited profoundly from adapting a plant based diet almost 6 years ago. My health and my outlook on life has improved beyond words since making this change. I don't judge those who don't follow this way of nourishing their body. However, I have experienced undeniable, unexpected positive karma from the reduction in animal suffering associated with not supporting that industry. At every meal, I am mindfully grateful to have access to all the healthy, clean, nutrient dense foods I could ever need✌🌱
@@chrissycox7166 The common theme for myself and the countless stories I've heard from other long term plant based people is... You need a powerful "why" to change or break the behavior. I started by stumbling across (thankfully this entered my life, nobody told me to do this) a very disturbing video from inside a slaughterhouse. I then went down the rabbit hole and learned everything there is about how we mistreat and exploit animals. It was sad, disgusting, but also very enlightening and empowering. It opened my mind up to question everything I had unconsciously conformed to. From there, I also learned about the health benefits and the environmental impact. These all created enough of a "why" to easily help me stick with it. I've honestly never had a craving or been tempted to crack. I have a new respect and joy for food now. I still go out and eat around anybody with zero issues. In time you learn to veganize any menu and be confident in your decision around others. Hope that helps and wish you well in your journey. You'll do great!
I’m not monk in any means, but I love the culture, the way of living they have and I have some much respect for it. I like the take different aspects of the teachings and adapt them in a way that I’m used to. Even doing some of the habits and the mindsets can make a big impact on your life. But I have so much more to learn! Thank you for being a lovely teacher ❤️
@@shivammathur1158 why do people like you always want to feed others with your believes ??why not start your own channel and talk about Jesus there ??you are absolutely not like Christ he never forced people to follow him he wanted people to make there own choices ,learn to respect others and there believes and way of life.If Jesus is to came today am sure the monk is in a better space spiritual than yourself
@@shivammathur1158 Thankyou for the comment, I understand yes I believe Jesus can lead a holy life. But I simply live a simple life I only take some aspects from other beliefs and adjust them to my life to have balance.
I know this is from a year ago, but I'm 15 and just starting out in the Study of Buddhism I find this so helpful and I'm forever grateful to the universe for putting you in my path
Hey Ren, for sure some of the teachings in Buddhism can help us in our lives. I would encourage you though to also think about the teachings of Jesus. He’s not dead but alive and loves you with an everlasting love.🙏
I have gained a lot of weight since the pandemic started. This video makes me want to do better with eating. I am taking everything you taught to heart. Thank you.
Eat only one meal a day. After a few days, or weeks, hunger pains will go from 10 down to 2 and vary up and down a bit. If u "fail" who cares? It takes a few tries to really get used to it and get into it emotionally and mentally. When u get your results, you can have your days u eat more then once. Thru this one thing I realized was I DID NOT like my body pushing me around telling me what to do. Haha! Hope this helps.
Thank you for all these important and helpful tips! I grew up on Burger King and McDonald's. It wasn't until much later on in life that I took eating a little more seriously. I now mostly cook my own meals, grew my own garden, and limit to only 3 meals per day. I take my time to chew my food and mindfully feel each food that I consume and cooked. I still have a long way to go but I'm happy that I've made some changes in my life :)
I really appreciate what you share, even though I am not a Buddhist but a spirit filled Christian, lover of Jesus, I feel that anyone can benefit from these various precepts. In aging our bodies don’t require as many calories as when we were younger, it’s difficult to find that perfect zone, this will really help me. Thank you. 💝
I discovered meditation and present moment awareness in 2006 and never looked back. I'm so thankful . It took a LOT of work but I no longer have the 'chattering monkey's in my head'. Thank you for all you do. I have so much respect for you and those who chose that path. ❤
I am a fast eater and it's a constant struggle to stay present in the moment while I eat. Eating mindfully and with manners in particular resonates with me, as well as only taking what I need as opposed to what I think I need. I had hoped you would do a video on this subject and I appreciate it very much. Slowly slowly I am adopting new behaviors and it's been very calming. Thank you so much.
It was SO helpful to have someone openly admit to being human and explain coming from a modern world to the Buddhist world. If you can do it, so can I. Thank you for sharing this information but also, your own struggle to it. Makes me feel like I can do it too.
Perfect timing: I'm sitting here with indigestion, far too full from overeating Chinese take-out. Our family buys this as a treat once every 30-60 days, and it's so difficult for me to pace myself. I normally measure out portions with homemade food, but take-out for some reason becomes a pig-out. You've given me "food for thought." Thank you, Ven. Nick.
@@nickkeomahavong01 Yes, it is. I'm brewing some herbal tea with ginger, fennel, and peppermint right now, and making a plan to not repeat this next time.
Nick, I've got some blood pressure and anxiety/anger issues, and I need to learn a new way of interacting with the world around me. I''ve been watching your videos all day and picking up a few new ways of thinking about life and what I'm doing to myself. I have some changes I need to make and I'm finding some good tools here. Stay well and thank for sharing your information
Thank you for this video. I needed to see this today. My 6 yo son and I live in a room. We do not have a dining room or kitchen. Most of the time we eat fast food in the car, or at home on my desk. I have an unhealthy relationship with food. My son has not learning table manners due to my ignorance and living situation. Despite our living situation, I am committed to putting the tools so clearly pointed out in this video. Thank you again for this insight. I especially love how he points out to make each moment an extension of our meditation. Lately, I struggle so much between meditations. I lose my sense of peace and centeredness as soon as something unexpected occurs, or from my childs' demands. I hadn't realized that I can bring my meditation into every situation. And, it's free to do!!!! Mind-blown. Namaste
I love what you said about consuming food for its intended purpose; nourishing and sustaining the body for another day. I’m trying to change my relationship with food to match its purpose; not consuming too much of it.
Awsome lesson. I try to daily teach my four kids to eat consciously: with respect to others, reflecting on how wonderful it is to have food on the table and mostly with respect to themselves, in order to become better individuals. Thank you 🙏😊❤
Thank you So Much! I so appreciate this teaching! Food has been a lifetime of unhappiness :( Now, living alone, at 74 years, I'm able to appreciate your teaching of a healthy relationship with food ... it is a beginning, thank you :)
Thank you for this. I was curious about this specific subject. I recently started stating gratitude for all the people that are a part of supplying the food I eat, farmers, delivery people etc. It has made a beautiful difference in my meal times.
❤@The Gentle Empress..Same here! WE clearly share a path! I've been mindful of this for a lonnng time! Grateful to "Divine Source" allowing the preparing & delivering hands! Blessings!🌾Z
I do the same! It is deeply rooted in our culture as well and when one is conscious of their food and show gratitude, I found I have really reduced wasting food consciously…
It’s interesting. These teachings are really universal. I am a Christian and will always be but these teachings can really supplement and enhance my beliefs. I thank you so much for offering your time to teach others.
Same here. It’s the philosophy of living. All sentient beings deserve a peaceful life. Which path to take depends on how receptive we are to it. Any tools and practice that helps me to be closer to God, I like to learn.
Such good advice! I have been struggling with anorexia nervosa for 2 years and seeing food as nourishment and fuel rather than something to fear really helps. Thank you so much, truly!
I was ready to learn about my Hmong identity and your videos came into my life. Your message resonates with my parents teachings from childhood such as, "eat all of your food on your plate" which is so different from being brought up in the US. I've seen friends throw away their food and their kids food after they determined they were "full" completely ignoring the work that went into preparing the meal. Thank you for being, Venerable Nick.
Dear Monk, you are so lovable and there is such a gentleness about you. I am guilty of each and every bad example in this video. I have learnt a lot from this video. Love and regards to you from India.
"Food for thought." Thank you, Ven. Nick, for sharing your perspectives on this topic. Very insightful. My Western upbringing, quite different food traditions. Our relationship with food, as humans, is complicated when you think about it.
The video broke my heart! I was in Bangkok as a teacher, during holidays I used to ride to temple in Saraburi in a village in nowhere with a few monks and 3 laypeople. I would be a layperson there. Then in November 2019 I came back home for a reason and then pandemic happened and since then I haven't been able to return. The video made me remember loads of memories and moments of the temple. Satu Satu Satu.
@@nickkeomahavong01 Nick your contents are all good, but this one was exceptionally good. You are absolutely right in that we were all taught to eat properly, but unfortunately many of us have lost all level of discipline on the basics, myself included. I have to find my way back, I just have to🙏🙏🙏🙏. I am now falling asleep, but I will watch this again☺️. Nick, I appreciate your authenticity so much, wish I had more people like you in my life🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤
I can feel this context deeply ,it is very crucial to eat and mind the food ,mind your taste ,it is just amazing, it gives satisfaction and pleasure as a normal human ,especially for those who have trouble with Gastric and digestion should hear this.
Hi, I'm new to your channel, just coming to Buddhism. I found this so interesting as someone who's had a severe restrictive eating disorder for 30 years following childhood trauma, and who struggles to allow myself many comforts (warmth, toiletries, using electricity etc). To others, it looks like self-control and frugality, yet it's resulted in me spending years in hospitals, not being able to work or have a family. It's never been about how I look or my weight, it's about the consumption, the food itself. I find it hard to live in a culture of excess and greed. Thanks for your thoughts, I'm very interested in watching more of your videos.
I have the opposite problem... I am too greedy when it comes to food. I need to put the brakes on and eat for nutrition, rather than for entertainment or comfort.
If I were to meet a Buddhist monk, I would be in complete awe. I love Buddhist and support Buddha's teaching as I try to follow them at home even thought I am not from the same country and not a monk, for me it is a beautiful way of life perspective and lessons
Woah 39 mins. I didn't thought i would watch this full video but i did coz everything you said resonates with me. Ever since i turned vegan i had to follow self discipline and i was able to do that by reminding myself of the pain and injustice the animals go through. being mindful of food brought some deep changes in me. I think it made me better than i was before.
This is the reflection, observation, and conversation I’ve been craving. Thank you so much Ven. Nick for enabling the world to share in your wisdom through your videos. Much love, and much respect.
Hi Nick. Hola from Florida USA. I'm glad I've stayed tuned in. Florida is hurting again with this pandemic, and we are going down. But you've taught me some skills that give me confidence, that no matter how bad it gets, I can choose equanimity, mindfulness, compassion, and goodness. I'm still a work in progress, but you've given me some amazing tools to work with, that I simply didn't know how to use before. Cheers and thank you sir! Your work in these videos is tremendous.
I feel blessed to have your videos on my recommendation never in my life I was taught all this things and I'm lucky enough to learn it now because It's never too late to learn new things amd start practicing it. Thank you so much.
I use candies as my "comfort food" very often and i know that this is unhealthy....i sometimes manage to overcome it but unfortynately not evey time......your video poped up in the most right moment! blessings from Greece.
@@nickkeomahavong01 Absolutely!! I love your stories, they are always entertaining but with an important message at the end. Keep your eye on your bowl was great! I will definitely be using these tips going forward! Thank you!
I'm a newbie to discipline so this means so much. Thank you for the prayer I will adapt it to my own life. I had explain to my Christian husband that I find people of this lifestyle are more disciplined in human behavior than any other group of people I've ever known of. Thank you. Your way of life just through eating, transcends to other aspects.
I am a Christian however I totally agree. The teachings actually are in the bible, unfortunately out American Culture does not embrace the teachings of bodily discipline as Jesus and the apostles taught it.
You videos and teachings always revive me when I'm feeling lost with myself. These Buddhism teachings remind me to focus on what's important when things get too overwhelming
Blessings to you dear ven. Nick, your videos are really life changing. Many levels of my life need to be reorganized and listening to you, everything seems so easy and with such an easy flow. Many wise lessons are coming to me through your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us. Blessings from Croatia, 🙏🙏🙏🙏
So many reminders - gratefulness, manners, mindfulness, nourishment, etc. Thank you for teaching these valuable lessons. I find that remembering why I am eating and watching the amount (nourishment and mindfulness) are very helpful tips for myself. I will strive to incorporate all the tips.
Related?- when my parents were in their last days of life we had to stop giving liquids or certainly any food. They couldn't swallow anymore (dementia). What a blessing it is just to be able to swallow - it is life itself and we don't even notice it. And thank you Nick for all your valuable advice and your kind presence.
Thanks Ven Nick! I have been considering food daily for a couple of years now and without having listened to your teaching I had similar thoughts, your consideration of food has complemented my thinking and from now on it will be more powerful and complete. Infinite Thanks! I will share this teaching! Blessings! NAMASTE!
Each video you post I realize how much we have in common. I was a dancer as well (pro ballroom dancer), living as an extrovert when I’m introvert, Californian, and currently eating 6 times a day to get results. You definitely have opened my eyes for each topic I feel more at peace practicing the teachings you have shown us. Now I will have to try to implement this way of eating. Because it’s something I’m reading now called intuitive eating just by listening to the body and being thank for for food. Thank you!
WOW Mateo. Thank you for sharing that. We do have a lot in common. And yes, intuitive eating sounds wonderful. Listen to your body and it will guide the way. Hope you are well my friend. Sending you good wishes from Thailand.
Thank you for sharing .All the information you offered will help to improve my life .I’m very happy to have heard all your advices .There is so much peace within you .
We eat with lack of intention or Vanity. Enlightening. Thank you! Your message to slow down and Give blessing to the people… the community …humility /kindness /pure hood energy .. act of gratitude! Thank you
wonderful . I think I'm going to attempt a 30 day challenge to implement this awareness around food into my life . Especially at this time of year . I think its going to be SUPER challenging but im curious where it will take me and what I will learn . I so grateful that you make available these trainings that you go through in the monastery so beautifully explained . And such an openness about your own journey . I laughed at your description at the horror of dessert mixed in with every thing ...and Luke warm ! I think I would have cried ...;) im totally high maintenance !
For the little girl to go out and give the food. To me that is more important than anything that could ever be taught in any school anywhere. I wish I had some monks close by!
Really enjoyed watching this video while sipping my chamomile tea and eating Ontario Blue Grapes..It gives me relaxation after a long day work..Thanks Ven.Nick..
Your videos are so inspiring. I just wish I could have the opportunity to become a monk and train in the monastery. My post-graduate life in Switzerland is so frustrating and I have to pay a compensation of 3000 dollars for being unemployed which is impossible to pay off due to the pandemic and lack of jobs. I just want to leave everything and retreat & meditate in a Buddhist Monastery and reduce my suffering.
Maybe one day when things free up you can join us for a short time. Also, there is a European ordination program as well if you are unable to come to Thailand.
@@nickkeomahavong01 After this travel restriction goes away, I would love to join you or the ordination program in the EU. What is the duration of a short stay at the monastery?
To me paying for higher education is a waste of money. Your in debts after graduating or not. It's very difficult to obtain the job bc you either do not have the experience history. The only place that benefits from it all is the institutes. I'm just glad I went to a community college and graduated but I couldn't get a descent pay in my career choice. The real truth is sad and depressing bc I am working with people who has Bachelor and or Master degrees and I only have an Associate's degree. We are doing the same job for the same pay in the same dept. It's a false promises or quite a great marketing stragetic.
LOL! You make me laugh, I'm also very fussy with food mixing/touching - depending on the dish. Thank you so much for sharing this, Nick. My relationship with food is linked to childhood. We were extremely poor and the "best" or most nutritious/tasty meal was dinner time. But because we were so many kids in the house, there wasn't much, so often we were still hungry or wanting another helping, and there was no such thing as leftovers or extra food. So I find that now at dinner time, I usually always have a second helping, even when I'm already full. I am working on this, and will implement the blessing and acknowledging the meal beforehand. Thank you xxx
You do a great job of explaining these things in such a way that still allows them to be applicable for so many people. Many of these concepts go without a single thought in daily Western culture, I think most people would benefit from listening to your viewpoint and considering these ideas. Truly so helpful and educational. Thank you very much my friend!
Greetings from South Africa im watching this video again today cause I went off track but thank you very much for bringing me back to what’s important for disciplined and clean eating 🙏😊
I love your teaching... always learn something new . Having said that like most people I still have work on my path . I love your calming voice and sincere messages. In kindness ... blessing to you and your fellow monks ... I remember you all in my quiet time . 🙏🏽🇨🇦
My parents were Christian, as am I but both mum and dad lived during the Second World War. (Dad fought in Burma) and rationing really taught mum what a precious gift food was and is. She taught us that people were starving all over the world and we should eat whatever food we had on out plate. We were poor but loved and taught well, I think. Thankyou Nick x
Namasakan Venerable Nick :) Thank u for sharing the food prayer before consuming foods. Many times, if its my fav food, once its on the table, i will just gobble down without even giving thanks for it. Now moving forward, i think with this practice of saying consideration for food/eating, i can progressively rewired my brain to see eating as just nourishment when my body needs it, and not for the pleasure of its taste.🥰
Thank you very much for guidance. Just in time.I was asking myself why do i eat? What is for? What do i want from it. I'm working on 2 meals a day after asking myself what is hunger? 2 meals have more time and feel lighter for yoga(breath better). blessing before eating remind myself connection to them, thanks, appreciation and not wastful. Use it as a little reminder the connection to self from meditation state to last throughout the day. This little pause is very helpful to maintain state of being. Feel organize and ease.
I'm not in any religion(just the name we designate) but I think they offer alternative ways of living. Buddhist is a religious of my country and practice by many generations on my mother side of the family. My mom used to pressure me to be part of or practice. Not so good by her side. My grandpa was a monk for 3_5years. He was practice being a monk till the end of his life even he was no longer in the temple or wearing monk cloth. Great wishdom and inner peace stay with him and spoken very few. Highly inspired my mother to be like him but she never figure it out how her father able to do it and she could not. She tried hard in keeping up with meditation and wish to be like him. On the other hand, I remain nuatral from all religious until today intentionally. I can honestly said i love all very much of great things that each does for the whole but non of them really open to accept outsider in general (or may i say themself) as soon as I not put one above the other only few able to look beyond that. I'm complete without. I choose to stay outside so that I can have clear views and able to study all of the teaching without bias or conflict. I see them as pies of the whole that builds relationship with spirit or self or this is my journey to help me to know what inside my self. Before my mother transition, In hard time I was the only one that was there with her and smile. She asked me the same question that she had her whole life. how can you do that? I was untouch by what was in front of me. The same question she asked her father in her childhood. how can one live beyond what one can see (current self). All I can tell her i was touch by something els far more stronger. find my heart, my spirit and it is uncondition, open and free. I don't use the word "Love" because nothing that is not. I just innately know and regconize it. It is not from the outside of ourself. Words is no good for these. I can sometime feel it with me (eye close or open) but I also know it is out side of this realm of external. I can smell it in the air sometime but I know i can only experience this from the inside. I attempt to share with outside expression to other but some think I'm just a bit odd :). I feel that monks take heavy load in contribution to maintain balance. Front line of divine light to all while walking their journeys. what is the monks secret for staying in blissful state?
Bless you for this entire extraordinary project of sharing the wisdom of the monastery with the rest of us. It is so urgently needed. It is incredible how nearly all of us have completely lost track of the intended purpose of food, and instead use it for a huge range of other social and emotional purposes for which it is not suited and is not healthy. Also, apropos nothing I loved hearing a buddhist monk use the phrase "getting buff." I am so grateful for your teachings, and the kind and accessible way in which you give them!
Hello. It is two meals a day for me, too. If I feel hungry at about 5 pm, I will typically have a slice of toast, because it has also been my experience that eating at night disrupts my sleep. What you said that resonates most to me is mindfulness while eating, gratitude for food, and observing what is needed for the day. Thankyou for your videos.
I find it so calming and informative to watch your videos and learn something new about your life and also learn how to better take care of myself. I felt badly today so I rested and fasted during the day today. I have reduced my meals to twice a day. I have found that I'm sleeping much better. I drink more water than any other beverage. I think your practice of allowing the elders to serve themselves and being to eat after a blessing and appreciation for where it comes from and those who prepared it, are good practices of respect. I would hope that most persons would have been taught that by their parents. Living in the USA I realize our practices and cultures may be very different. But I know that we can always learn from each other. I enjoy cooking and shopping for my food. Preparing it is joyful and I do try to focus on a more vegetarian meal plan. It makes me feel good to eat fresh foods. I dislike wasting anything so try to be creative with using leftovers. I always try to share my cooking with others who don't cook for themselves so much. I enjoy sharing. Thank you for taking the time to educate us❣ Blessings to you all 🙏 🙏
Very interesting discourse 95% of the time I try to be conscious and always aware of what I do how I speak and my behaviour towards myself and others I respect everyone even children and the homeless on the streets. We should always treat people with kindness even animals. Compassion and humility is everything this makes me very happy. I meditate while walking in communion with the Divine nonstop. I fast for a number of days weekly. I do not judge anyone I accept people for being a human being. Keep a blank mind let things just happen deal with whatever comes to you with understanding love and common sense.Toronto Canada
Thank you. I can completely relate. All I’d eat under that situation would be soup with vegetables fruit and a protein and rice. I would not be eating any salads or desert mixed in with soup. LOL 😂
Hi Nick, this was so helpful, I've used "keep u r eyes on your own bowl" a lot. LOL! I am currently trying to eat vegetarian 85-90%- for sure western excess mindset a culprit. Now I am finding my balance. Your teachings are so full of tips and love. Thank YOU-Be well my friend.
Thank you so much for making this video How beautiful it is that you make effort to explain everything to us meaning of eating a food and monk’s relationship with food Amazing Always grateful Thank Sir 🙏🏻🙏🏻
What resonated most is not eating dinner. I tend to skip breakfast and eat lunch and dinner. I am going to follow your advice and switch to breakfast and lunch. Thank you so much for your teachings.
Been waiting on this video. Wondering how u went without eating after lunch! I laughed so hard at some of your descriptions and appreciate your honesty throughout the video. Really enjoy listening and learning from you. Have changed a lot of my bad habits since I started your videos. Thank you very much.
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How is your current eating habits and what tip resonates with you most?
Be vegan to minimize your impact.
@Nancy Do you mean 3x per day?
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A philosophy that I follow is " Food is thy medicine." I try to eat as clean and healthy as I can to fuel and heal the body. I think it's about respect, for the body you are given. Take care of it.
I definitely need to give blessings at my meals. I'm thankful for what I have. 😊
I did not know this was how buddhists ate, but it was how I was already doing it. So that’s good. Thank you for sharing. I used to smoke. I quit almost 5 years ago by embracing the suffering from withdrawal. It was the only thing that worked. Since then I been eating healthier, and feeling better. Now I embrace Buddhism. It is so awesome. 😀
"Keep your eyes on your own bowl" This is such good advice in so many aspects of life! Thank you! Fabulous video!
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂
I spend so much of my time angry about the person next to me with dead animal flesh in their bowl. I hope I can do this.
@@KatrinaDancer your assuming that your meals are better somehow then other peooles food choices.dont be so sure about that....
@@KatrinaDancer Vegans are often so hypocrite. They don't even know what meat somebody is eaten and immediately assume the worse. While I'm eating a grass fed local cow, for lot's of them, forests getting cut down because they want their nutrients via Soy, Beans or Avocado's.
@@KatrinaDancer Remember, your vegan diet results in the death and suffering of thousands of animals every year. It suffers no one and nothing other than your feeling of superiority.
I am deeply attached to food. It is as if the consumption could fill the emptyness and replace real connection to human beings but it has come to an end where my body refuses with pain etc. It is so hard to get over the real pain hiding behind the addiction. Thanks for the teaching. ❤
Sending out love to all the people who struggle with their relationship with food.
I can totally relate... I use it to fulfill and deal with so many emotions. Thank you for your honesty and sharing.
Totally relate xx
Completely understand x
Thank U Nick, for shining your light on us. I m 73 yrs old, wife, mother, grandmother, have been learning all my life, but nothing like what comes from you. I feel so priviledged to learn from your deep yet so modest and respect ful to all. Bless you for giving me this opportunity to better myself, even at this age. Your teaching shows me how not to give up, despite all difficulties, including those that come with aging. The love you give, crosses time and space,and heals.
Aww thank you so much Dina!!!! I’m glad it resonates with you 😊😊😊
I’m slowing down on eating. And telling myself eat something healthy at every meal and I tell myself I can have more if hungry but take 1 plate or bowl and eat without tv on in house . Try to after I eat my serving of food I sit and wait to see am I really hungry or thirsty? Lately I been more thirsty than hungry. But I do eat. But it’s I think EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to listen to the body ! I’ve lost weight since doing this. Cut out a lot of dairy and meat and sugar etc . And I always pray over food and drink. The Buddhist monks have got it right ! Definitely need their teachings in USA 🇺🇸 we’d have a better society here look at the obesity epidemic in the world. Definitely follow the teachings of the monks advice being diabetic it’ll save your life! It’s been making a difference in my life. Thank you 🙏 for your wisdom nick!
As someone who has battled with Anorexia for 35 years this video is invaluable. It should be played to every person battling an eating disorder!! Thank you so much Nick. NAMASTE.🙏 Kind regards, Mary from Australia.
Mary, this was the first time I viewed Nick’s video too, and really agree with you that his teachings could help many people who deal with anorexia from different health issues. It has become a late life issue for me now with Parkinson’s and I really took comfort from his video. Had to have my gallbladder removed after it became toxic from gallstones misdiagnosed due to my
Parkinson’s so I became very malnourished, am still rebuilding almost 2 years later LoL, so we must never give up. :) Last November my 60th birthday came against all odds, finding me weighing only 74 pounds yet still I’m here. God bless you Sister, from NC in the USA. Namaste’
@@crystalbelle2349 God bless you too 🙏 Trust me, Anorexia is not worth it! It robs you of too much. Fight it with everything you have. You can't let it beat you!! 🙏💖
I've benefited profoundly from adapting a plant based diet almost 6 years ago. My health and my outlook on life has improved beyond words since making this change. I don't judge those who don't follow this way of nourishing their body. However, I have experienced undeniable, unexpected positive karma from the reduction in animal suffering associated with not supporting that industry. At every meal, I am mindfully grateful to have access to all the healthy, clean, nutrient dense foods I could ever need✌🌱
Wonderful my friend. You hit it on the head. It's important for us to examine our own body and see what it needs. Keep up the great work!
I want to make this change but I find it hard to abandon the 'convenience' e g. Social eating with business partners. Any tips and tricks?
@@chrissycox7166 The common theme for myself and the countless stories I've heard from other long term plant based people is... You need a powerful "why" to change or break the behavior. I started by stumbling across (thankfully this entered my life, nobody told me to do this) a very disturbing video from inside a slaughterhouse. I then went down the rabbit hole and learned everything there is about how we mistreat and exploit animals. It was sad, disgusting, but also very enlightening and empowering. It opened my mind up to question everything I had unconsciously conformed to. From there, I also learned about the health benefits and the environmental impact. These all created enough of a "why" to easily help me stick with it. I've honestly never had a craving or been tempted to crack. I have a new respect and joy for food now. I still go out and eat around anybody with zero issues. In time you learn to veganize any menu and be confident in your decision around others. Hope that helps and wish you well in your journey. You'll do great!
Me too man, lost 50 pounds too without starving myself 🙏🤙
It is the most compassionate diet, good on you for being consistent with your values 🌱🙏
I’m not monk in any means, but I love the culture, the way of living they have and I have some much respect for it. I like the take different aspects of the teachings and adapt them in a way that I’m used to. Even doing some of the habits and the mindsets can make a big impact on your life. But I have so much more to learn! Thank you for being a lovely teacher ❤️
Beautiful my friend. You have the right idea. Take what you can and implement them to your daily life and current situation. Keep up the great work!
Amen sistah! So happy to come across this teaching on the subject and start practicing ✨
@@shivammathur1158 why do people like you always want to feed others with your believes ??why not start your own channel and talk about Jesus there ??you are absolutely not like Christ he never forced people to follow him he wanted people to make there own choices ,learn to respect others and there believes and way of life.If Jesus is to came today am sure the monk is in a better space spiritual than yourself
@@shivammathur1158 Thankyou for the comment, I understand yes I believe Jesus can lead a holy life. But I simply live a simple life I only take some aspects from other beliefs and adjust them to my life to have balance.
@@shivammathur1158 rice bag spotted !
I know this is from a year ago, but I'm 15 and just starting out in the Study of Buddhism I find this so helpful and I'm forever grateful to the universe for putting you in my path
Beautiful ren. Keep going my friend 😊
Ren--I've been studying and practicing Buddhism for 17 years. It's changed my life! So keep persevering, friend!
Hey Ren, for sure some of the teachings in Buddhism can help us in our lives. I would encourage you though to also think about the teachings of Jesus. He’s not dead but alive and loves you with an everlasting love.🙏
I have gained a lot of weight since the pandemic started. This video makes me want to do better with eating. I am taking everything you taught to heart. Thank you.
Beautiful my friend. Yes slowly adapt to the more healthy habits. you got this!
Me too !
You will do better and lose the weight you need....
Eat only one meal a day. After a few days, or weeks, hunger pains will go from 10 down to 2 and vary up and down a bit. If u "fail" who cares? It takes a few tries to really get used to it and get into it emotionally and mentally. When u get your results, you can have your days u eat more then once. Thru this one thing I realized was I DID NOT like my body pushing me around telling me what to do. Haha! Hope this helps.
@@heidilynwolff7513 love this 🤍
Thank you for all these important and helpful tips! I grew up on Burger King and McDonald's. It wasn't until much later on in life that I took eating a little more seriously. I now mostly cook my own meals, grew my own garden, and limit to only 3 meals per day. I take my time to chew my food and mindfully feel each food that I consume and cooked. I still have a long way to go but I'm happy that I've made some changes in my life :)
Thanks for sharing!! and keep up the great work!
Graeat !
You're doing good ☺️☺️☺️
Your internal joy is beaming venerable, sir. Please continue to spread these mindful teachings.
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Ronald 🙂🙂🙂
beaming xD yea
Your wonderful sense of humor is so charming and makes your teachings so enjoyable! 😆
Thank you 🙏🏼 Colleen
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Colleen. I appreciate it 🙂🙂🙂
Yes! So thankful he is such a compassionate bridge between the East and West way of living ✨
I really appreciate what you share, even though I am not a Buddhist but a spirit filled Christian, lover of Jesus, I feel that anyone can benefit from these various precepts. In aging our bodies don’t require as many calories as when we were younger, it’s difficult to find that perfect zone, this will really help me. Thank you. 💝
I wish more Christians were like you. I think we can all learn something from each other.
@@SheffieldShuffle we need to love one another that’s for sure! 🥰
@@Artzenflowers smo
Namha buddha 🙏
I discovered meditation and present moment awareness in 2006 and never looked back. I'm so thankful . It took a LOT of work but I no longer have the 'chattering monkey's in my head'.
Thank you for all you do. I have so much respect for you and those who chose that path. ❤
sadhu sadhu. and great work my friend 🙂🙂🙂
I have insomnia. Still haven't figured out meditation. Which meditation video you started. When in the day do you meditate?
@Fun4Life I would be interested in meditation as well and am interested in knowing the answer to the above question as well.
@@chrischen9589look at sleep coach school. He helped me soooooo much!
I am a fast eater and it's a constant struggle to stay present in the moment while I eat. Eating mindfully and with manners in particular resonates with me, as well as only taking what I need as opposed to what I think I need. I had hoped you would do a video on this subject and I appreciate it very much. Slowly slowly I am adopting new behaviors and it's been very calming. Thank you so much.
Wonderful my friend! Do what you can and slowly integrate these tools :)
It was SO helpful to have someone openly admit to being human and explain coming from a modern world to the Buddhist world. If you can do it, so can I. Thank you for sharing this information but also, your own struggle to it. Makes me feel like I can do it too.
Aww thank you so much Adam and yes you can definitely do it! 😊😊
Perfect timing: I'm sitting here with indigestion, far too full from overeating Chinese take-out. Our family buys this as a treat once every 30-60 days, and it's so difficult for me to pace myself. I normally measure out portions with homemade food, but take-out for some reason becomes a pig-out. You've given me "food for thought." Thank you, Ven. Nick.
Glad it was helpful! and yes it can be difficult to self regulate with Chinese take out. haha. very hard to resist!
@@nickkeomahavong01 Yes, it is. I'm brewing some herbal tea with ginger, fennel, and peppermint right now, and making a plan to not repeat this next time.
food for thought, good pun
Almost same scenario for me; I am miserable right now from over eating a few hours ago.
I think it’s hard with take out because what’s in the food. Lots of salt, sugar, fat, may have msg. It’s addictive
Nick, I've got some blood pressure and anxiety/anger issues, and I need to learn a new way of interacting with the world around me. I''ve been watching your videos all day and picking up a few new ways of thinking about life and what I'm doing to myself.
I have some changes I need to make and I'm finding some good tools here.
Stay well and thank for sharing your information
It's a blessing to even have a meal. Thank you for the tips.
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂Its often overlooked and yet one of the most important part of eating.
Nick sending you blessings 🧘♂️🙏
Thank you so much my friend 😊
Thank you for this video. I needed to see this today.
My 6 yo son and I live in a room. We do not have a dining room or kitchen. Most of the time we eat fast food in the car, or at home on my desk.
I have an unhealthy relationship with food. My son has not learning table manners due to my ignorance and living situation.
Despite our living situation, I am committed to putting the tools so clearly pointed out in this video.
Thank you again for this insight. I especially love how he points out to make each moment an extension of our meditation.
Lately, I struggle so much between meditations. I lose my sense of peace and centeredness as soon as something unexpected occurs, or from my childs' demands. I hadn't realized that I can bring my meditation into every situation. And, it's free to do!!!! Mind-blown. Namaste
TH-cam has videos on manners
I love what you said about consuming food for its intended purpose; nourishing and sustaining the body for another day. I’m trying to change my relationship with food to match its purpose; not consuming too much of it.
Wonderful my friend 😊
Awsome lesson. I try to daily teach my four kids to eat consciously: with respect to others, reflecting on how wonderful it is to have food on the table and mostly with respect to themselves, in order to become better individuals. Thank you 🙏😊❤
Beautiful my friend. That's a great practice 😊
Beautiful. Awesome
That’s such a beautiful and ethical manner to learn in life.
Thank you So Much! I so appreciate this teaching! Food has been a lifetime of unhappiness :( Now, living alone, at 74 years, I'm able to appreciate your teaching of a healthy relationship with food ... it is a beginning, thank you :)
You’re welcome Bonnie 😊
Thank you for this. I was curious about this specific subject. I recently started stating gratitude for all the people that are a part of supplying the food I eat, farmers, delivery people etc. It has made a beautiful difference in my meal times.
Wonderful! keep up the great work :)
This is a beautiful idea ! Thank you, I will integrate this habit 🤗❤️
❤@The Gentle Empress..Same here! WE clearly share a path! I've been mindful of this for a lonnng time! Grateful to "Divine Source" allowing the preparing & delivering hands!
Blessings!🌾Z
I do the same! It is deeply rooted in our culture as well and when one is conscious of their food and show gratitude, I found I have really reduced wasting food consciously…
It’s interesting. These teachings are really universal. I am a Christian and will always be but these teachings can really supplement and enhance my beliefs. I thank you so much for offering your time to teach others.
Same here. It’s the philosophy of living. All sentient beings deserve a peaceful life. Which path to take depends on how receptive we are to it. Any tools and practice that helps me to be closer to God, I like to learn.
Such good advice! I have been struggling with anorexia nervosa for 2 years and seeing food as nourishment and fuel rather than something to fear really helps. Thank you so much, truly!
You're welcome my friend. You got this. Keep us updated on your progress :)
The Monk's teaching has furthered my mindfulness in all areas. I feel so much better as I follow this path. Blessings, Ven. Nick !
Sadhu Sadhu 😊 thank you
I was ready to learn about my Hmong identity and your videos came into my life. Your message resonates with my parents teachings from childhood such as, "eat all of your food on your plate" which is so different from being brought up in the US. I've seen friends throw away their food and their kids food after they determined they were "full" completely ignoring the work that went into preparing the meal. Thank you for being, Venerable Nick.
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much mee yang 🙂🙂🙂Yes we all need to incorporate more of the mindfulness practice indeed.
Dear Monk, you are so lovable and there is such a gentleness about you. I am guilty of each and every bad example in this video. I have learnt a lot from this video. Love and regards to you from India.
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much
"Food for thought." Thank you, Ven. Nick, for sharing your perspectives on this topic. Very insightful. My Western upbringing, quite different food traditions. Our relationship with food, as humans, is complicated when you think about it.
Yes it can definitely get complicated with our cultures, values, traditions, etc. But thank you for watching Rich!
Very interesting. I am very greatful for you sharing. Thank you. Love and peace to all...
Thank you so much Maria 😊
Goodness and kindness eminate from you. Thank you for that, and for teaching me a different perspective. Blessings to you.
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much Lee Ann
The video broke my heart!
I was in Bangkok as a teacher, during holidays I used to ride to temple in Saraburi in a village in nowhere with a few monks and 3 laypeople.
I would be a layperson there.
Then in November 2019 I came back home for a reason and then pandemic happened and since then I haven't been able to return.
The video made me remember loads of memories and moments of the temple.
Satu Satu Satu.
Sadhu sadhu! hopefully after things settle down, you can come back to visit :)
Thank you for this wonderful share ❤, so many positive takeaways from this message. I'm so glad I found you 🙏
What beautiful sentiments. Thank you. I needed this.
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much my friend. I'm glad it's helpful 🙂🙂🙂
Good evening Nick, thank you so much for always providing us with such great content. Mindful eating is definitely a very important topic, thank you👍🥰
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Shelly. Yes eating is so important 🙂🙂🙂
@@nickkeomahavong01 Nick your contents are all good, but this one was exceptionally good. You are absolutely right in that we were all taught to eat properly, but unfortunately many of us have lost all level of discipline on the basics, myself included. I have to find my way back, I just have to🙏🙏🙏🙏. I am now falling asleep, but I will watch this again☺️. Nick, I appreciate your authenticity so much, wish I had more people like you in my life🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤
I can feel this context deeply ,it is very crucial to eat and mind the food ,mind your taste ,it is just amazing, it gives satisfaction and pleasure as a normal human ,especially for those who have trouble with Gastric and digestion should hear this.
Before the first time you said "respect", I said that word in my head. That's just what you described, and so important to keep in mind.
Wonderful! and perfect timing Erika :)
Hi, I'm new to your channel, just coming to Buddhism. I found this so interesting as someone who's had a severe restrictive eating disorder for 30 years following childhood trauma, and who struggles to allow myself many comforts (warmth, toiletries, using electricity etc). To others, it looks like self-control and frugality, yet it's resulted in me spending years in hospitals, not being able to work or have a family. It's never been about how I look or my weight, it's about the consumption, the food itself. I find it hard to live in a culture of excess and greed. Thanks for your thoughts, I'm very interested in watching more of your videos.
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂
if you have childhood trauma, you need to know about attachment theory! Google for a quiz! it saved me!
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I have the opposite problem... I am too greedy when it comes to food. I need to put the brakes on and eat for nutrition, rather than for entertainment or comfort.
If I were to meet a Buddhist monk, I would be in complete awe. I love Buddhist and support Buddha's teaching as I try to follow them at home even thought I am not from the same country and not a monk, for me it is a beautiful way of life perspective and lessons
We hope to meet you one day 😊
Woah 39 mins. I didn't thought i would watch this full video but i did coz everything you said resonates with me. Ever since i turned vegan i had to follow self discipline and i was able to do that by reminding myself of the pain and injustice the animals go through. being mindful of food brought some deep changes in me. I think it made me better than i was before.
Wonderful my friend and thank you for sticking with the video the whole way through. Yes it is pretty lengthy :)
I am so addicted with this channel because really make me calm & understand about life & learn many things, thank you so much
This is the reflection, observation, and conversation I’ve been craving. Thank you so much Ven. Nick for enabling the world to share in your wisdom through your videos. Much love, and much respect.
I'm glad it's helpful sam. Thank you!
Hi Nick. Hola from Florida USA. I'm glad I've stayed tuned in. Florida is hurting again with this pandemic, and we are going down. But you've taught me some skills that give me confidence, that no matter how bad it gets, I can choose equanimity, mindfulness, compassion, and goodness. I'm still a work in progress, but you've given me some amazing tools to work with, that I simply didn't know how to use before. Cheers and thank you sir! Your work in these videos is tremendous.
Thank you so much. Please stay safe my friend 😊
What goes down must go up 💙
I feel blessed to have your videos on my recommendation never in my life I was taught all this things and I'm lucky enough to learn it now because It's never too late to learn new things amd start practicing it. Thank you so much.
Wonderful my friend. Thank you so much 😊
I use candies as my "comfort food" very often and i know that this is unhealthy....i sometimes manage to overcome it but unfortynately not evey time......your video poped up in the most right moment! blessings from Greece.
I'm glad it's helpful my friend 😊😊 thank you
Oh great timing! Just sat down with a cup of herbal tea. Ready to watch and learn! Great topic!!
Wonderful. sadhu sadhu. I hope it's helpful :)
@@nickkeomahavong01 Absolutely!! I love your stories, they are always entertaining but with an important message at the end. Keep your eye on your bowl was great! I will definitely be using these tips going forward! Thank you!
@@quorrakai :)
I'm a newbie to discipline so this means so much. Thank you for the prayer I will adapt it to my own life. I had explain to my Christian husband that I find people of this lifestyle are more disciplined in human behavior than any other group of people I've ever known of. Thank you. Your way of life just through eating, transcends to other aspects.
I am a Christian however I totally agree. The teachings actually are in the bible, unfortunately out American Culture does not embrace the teachings of bodily discipline as Jesus and the apostles taught it.
You videos and teachings always revive me when I'm feeling lost with myself. These Buddhism teachings remind me to focus on what's important when things get too overwhelming
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂Yes definitely always go back to the basics.
This sounds like me trying to eat after running after my kids all day, I get one serving of lukewarm stuff and I am grateful for it! 😂😂😂😂
Lmao
Sounds like your kids Can Watch this Video.
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Blessings to you dear ven. Nick, your videos are really life changing. Many levels of my life need to be reorganized and listening to you, everything seems so easy and with such an easy flow. Many wise lessons are coming to me through your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us. Blessings from Croatia, 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much. I'm glad it's helpful. I try to keep it simple and practical ☺️☺️
Thank you very much for such teachings.....your humble style of sharing is most appreciated and inspiring🙏
Aww thank you so much 😊
So many reminders - gratefulness, manners, mindfulness, nourishment, etc. Thank you for teaching these valuable lessons. I find that remembering why I am eating and watching the amount (nourishment and mindfulness) are very helpful tips for myself. I will strive to incorporate all the tips.
Wonderful my friend! Thank you so much 😊
Related?- when my parents were in their last days of life we had to stop giving liquids or certainly any food. They couldn't swallow anymore (dementia). What a blessing it is just to be able to swallow - it is life itself and we don't even notice it. And thank you Nick for all your valuable advice and your kind presence.
I could definitely use this right now, thank you! I am grateful for the wisdom you continue to give to us
It's a pleasure to share. Thank you so much!
Thanks Ven Nick! I have been considering food daily for a couple of years now and without having listened to your teaching I had similar thoughts, your consideration of food has complemented my thinking and from now on it will be more powerful and complete. Infinite Thanks! I will share this teaching! Blessings! NAMASTE!
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂and keep up the great work on your end :)
Each video you post I realize how much we have in common. I was a dancer as well (pro ballroom dancer), living as an extrovert when I’m introvert, Californian, and currently eating 6 times a day to get results. You definitely have opened my eyes for each topic I feel more at peace practicing the teachings you have shown us. Now I will have to try to implement this way of eating. Because it’s something I’m reading now called intuitive eating just by listening to the body and being thank for for food. Thank you!
WOW Mateo. Thank you for sharing that. We do have a lot in common. And yes, intuitive eating sounds wonderful. Listen to your body and it will guide the way. Hope you are well my friend. Sending you good wishes from Thailand.
Thank you for sharing .All the information you offered will help to improve my life .I’m very happy to have heard all your advices .There is so much peace within you .
This is quickly becoming my favorite TH-cam channel. Thank you for these insights.
Aww thank you so much my friend 😊 very kind of you.
I so love your raw honesty.. thank you, this was super meaningful to me! 🙏
I’m glad it’s helpful Rachel 😊
Thank you very much for the lesson. I really deeply appreciate your time and wisdom. 🙏🏼
You're welcome. It's a pleasure :-)
We eat with lack of intention or Vanity. Enlightening. Thank you!
Your message to slow down and Give blessing to the people… the community …humility /kindness /pure hood energy .. act of gratitude!
Thank you
Thank you so much ruby 😊
wonderful . I think I'm going to attempt a 30 day challenge to implement this awareness around food into my life . Especially at this time of year . I think its going to be SUPER challenging but im curious where it will take me and what I will learn . I so grateful that you make available these trainings that you go through in the monastery so beautifully explained . And such an openness about your own journey . I laughed at your description at the horror of dessert mixed in with every thing ...and Luke warm ! I think I would have cried ...;) im totally high maintenance !
Thank you, Nick😊
This was worth watching twice. ❤
Aww thank you so much 😊
These videos give me such a sense of peace and tranquility. I am so glad you upload, thank you for your advice and kindness, Ven Nick.
It's my pleasure. Thank you!
For the little girl to go out and give the food. To me that is more important than anything that could ever be taught in any school anywhere. I wish I had some monks close by!
Yes it’s so beautiful to witness 😊
Really enjoyed watching this video while sipping my chamomile tea and eating Ontario Blue Grapes..It gives me relaxation after a long day work..Thanks Ven.Nick..
Wonderful! that sounds very relaxing :)
I've been listening to these videos because I find it so positive and helpful. What a beautiful teaching. Thank you so much.
Your videos are so inspiring. I just wish I could have the opportunity to become a monk and train in the monastery. My post-graduate life in Switzerland is so frustrating and I have to pay a compensation of 3000 dollars for being unemployed which is impossible to pay off due to the pandemic and lack of jobs. I just want to leave everything and retreat & meditate in a Buddhist Monastery and reduce my suffering.
Maybe one day when things free up you can join us for a short time. Also, there is a European ordination program as well if you are unable to come to Thailand.
@@nickkeomahavong01 After this travel restriction goes away, I would love to join you or the ordination program in the EU. What is the duration of a short stay at the monastery?
To me paying for higher education is a waste of money. Your in debts after graduating or not. It's very difficult to obtain the job bc you either do not have the experience history. The only place that benefits from it all is the institutes. I'm just glad I went to a community college and graduated but I couldn't get a descent pay in my career choice. The real truth is sad and depressing bc I am working with people who has Bachelor and or Master degrees and I only have an Associate's degree. We are doing the same job for the same pay in the same dept. It's a false promises or quite a great marketing stragetic.
Omg I will be mindful of my eating. I will slow down and enjoy my food without talking. Thank you. I always bless my food. Thank you so much.🦋🦋🦋🦋
Wonderful my friend 😊
LOL! You make me laugh, I'm also very fussy with food mixing/touching - depending on the dish. Thank you so much for sharing this, Nick. My relationship with food is linked to childhood. We were extremely poor and the "best" or most nutritious/tasty meal was dinner time. But because we were so many kids in the house, there wasn't much, so often we were still hungry or wanting another helping, and there was no such thing as leftovers or extra food. So I find that now at dinner time, I usually always have a second helping, even when I'm already full. I am working on this, and will implement the blessing and acknowledging the meal beforehand. Thank you xxx
Wonderful. I'm glad you are aware of that pattern :-) but it makes sense.
Thank you so much for this....I am training myself for a better life, this way is so much better
You’re welcome ☺️
You do a great job of explaining these things in such a way that still allows them to be applicable for so many people. Many of these concepts go without a single thought in daily Western culture, I think most people would benefit from listening to your viewpoint and considering these ideas. Truly so helpful and educational. Thank you very much my friend!
Thank you so much aimee 😀
Greetings from South Africa im watching this video again today cause I went off track but thank you very much for bringing me back to what’s important for disciplined and clean eating 🙏😊
You’re welcome my friend 😊
I love your teaching... always learn something new .
Having said that like most people I still have work on my path .
I love your calming voice and sincere messages.
In kindness ... blessing to you and your fellow monks ... I remember you all in my quiet time .
🙏🏽🇨🇦
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Kat 🙂🙂🙂
My parents were Christian, as am I but both mum and dad lived during the Second World War. (Dad fought in Burma) and rationing really taught mum what a precious gift food was and is. She taught us that people were starving all over the world and we should eat whatever food we had on out plate. We were poor but loved and taught well, I think. Thankyou Nick x
I really appreciate your honesty in this video with telling us how you struggled at the start of your journey!
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂yes, it was definitely a struggle for sure. haha.
I am so grateful to receive this wisdom from you. 🙏
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you for these lessons. A reminder to live on purpose and mindfully. Enjoyed this post so much.
Thank you ☺️☺️
Namasakan Venerable Nick :) Thank u for sharing the food prayer before consuming foods. Many times, if its my fav food, once its on the table, i will just gobble down without even giving thanks for it. Now moving forward, i think with this practice of saying consideration for food/eating, i can progressively rewired my brain to see eating as just nourishment when my body needs it, and not for the pleasure of its taste.🥰
The one bowl trick is amazing, to loose attachment to the taste! Wow😮💯🦋
Thank you very much for guidance. Just in time.I was asking myself why do i eat? What is for? What do i want from it. I'm working on 2 meals a day after asking myself what is hunger? 2 meals have more time and feel lighter for yoga(breath better). blessing before eating remind myself connection to them, thanks, appreciation and not wastful. Use it as a little reminder the connection to self from meditation state to last throughout the day. This little pause is very helpful to maintain state of being. Feel organize and ease.
Beautiful my friend. I love it. Thank you for sharing this and I'm glad it resonates with you. keep up the great practice :)
I'm so greatfull that you share with us. Normally it keep in close circle but now more people are interested in learning.
I'm not in any religion(just the name we designate) but I think they offer alternative ways of living. Buddhist is a religious of my country and practice by many generations on my mother side of the family. My mom used to pressure me to be part of or practice. Not so good by her side. My grandpa was a monk for 3_5years. He was practice being a monk till the end of his life even he was no longer in the temple or wearing monk cloth. Great wishdom and inner peace stay with him and spoken very few. Highly inspired my mother to be like him but she never figure it out how her father able to do it and she could not. She tried hard in keeping up with meditation and wish to be like him. On the other hand, I remain nuatral from all religious until today intentionally. I can honestly said i love all very much of great things that each does for the whole but non of them really open to accept outsider in general (or may i say themself) as soon as I not put one above the other only few able to look beyond that. I'm complete without. I choose to stay outside so that I can have clear views and able to study all of the teaching without bias or conflict. I see them as pies of the whole that builds relationship with spirit or self or this is my journey to help me to know what inside my self. Before my mother transition, In hard time I was the only one that was there with her and smile. She asked me the same question that she had her whole life. how can you do that? I was untouch by what was in front of me. The same question she asked her father in her childhood. how can one live beyond what one can see (current self). All I can tell her i was touch by something els far more stronger. find my heart, my spirit and it is uncondition, open and free. I don't use the word "Love" because nothing that is not. I just innately know and regconize it. It is not from the outside of ourself. Words is no good for these. I can sometime feel it with me (eye close or open) but I also know it is out side of this realm of external. I can smell it in the air sometime but I know i can only experience this from the inside. I attempt to share with outside expression to other but some think I'm just a bit odd :). I feel that monks take heavy load in contribution to maintain balance. Front line of divine light to all while walking their journeys. what is the monks secret for staying in blissful state?
Very Helpful indeed , Thank you .
The level of detail of thought used to make a mindful choice concerning the amount of food is amazingly enlightening.
Thank you so much Dennis 😊
You are such a great teacher for us to learn from.
Thank you so much Diane 🙂🙂
Bless you for this entire extraordinary project of sharing the wisdom of the monastery with the rest of us. It is so urgently needed. It is incredible how nearly all of us have completely lost track of the intended purpose of food, and instead use it for a huge range of other social and emotional purposes for which it is not suited and is not healthy. Also, apropos nothing I loved hearing a buddhist monk use the phrase "getting buff." I am so grateful for your teachings, and the kind and accessible way in which you give them!
haha. sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Bridget. I'm glad you are enjoying the videos. 🙂🙂🙂
I was wondering about this topic yesterday. And today..its on the screen. Amazing. Thank you Nick
Fantastic! We are fully insync my friend :)
Hello. It is two meals a day for me, too. If I feel hungry at about 5 pm, I will typically have a slice of toast, because it has also been my experience that eating at night disrupts my sleep.
What you said that resonates most to me is mindfulness while eating, gratitude for food, and observing what is needed for the day.
Thankyou for your videos.
I find it so calming and informative to watch your videos and learn something new about your life and also learn how to better take care of myself. I felt badly today so I rested and fasted during the day today. I have reduced my meals to twice a day. I have found that I'm sleeping much better. I drink more water than any other beverage.
I think your practice of allowing the elders to serve themselves and being to eat after a blessing and appreciation for where it comes from and those who prepared it, are good practices of respect. I would hope that most persons would have been taught that by their parents. Living in the USA I realize our practices and cultures may be very different. But I know that we can always learn from each other. I enjoy cooking and shopping for my food. Preparing it is joyful and I do try to focus on a more vegetarian meal plan. It makes me feel good to eat fresh foods. I dislike wasting anything so try to be creative with using leftovers. I always try to share my cooking with others who don't cook for themselves so much. I enjoy sharing. Thank you for taking the time to educate us❣ Blessings to you all 🙏 🙏
You're welcome my friend and thank you for sharing 😊😊
Very interesting discourse 95% of the time I try to be conscious and always aware of what I do how I speak and my behaviour towards myself and others I respect everyone even children and the homeless on the streets. We should always treat people with kindness even animals. Compassion and humility is everything this makes me very happy. I meditate while walking in communion with the Divine nonstop. I fast for a number of days weekly. I do not judge anyone I accept people for being a human being. Keep a blank mind let things just happen deal with whatever comes to you with understanding love and common sense.Toronto Canada
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So appreciate your compassion and care 💞 These perspectives are eye and heart opening! Thank you 🙏🏻
Aww thank you so much elona 😊😊
Thank you. I can completely relate. All I’d eat under that situation would be soup with vegetables fruit and a protein and rice. I would not be eating any salads or desert mixed in with soup. LOL 😂
Hi Nick, this was so helpful, I've used "keep u r eyes on your own bowl" a lot. LOL! I am currently trying to eat vegetarian 85-90%- for sure western excess mindset a culprit. Now I am finding my balance. Your teachings are so full of tips and love. Thank YOU-Be well my friend.
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂I'm glad you are incorporating these tools. keep it up!
Thank you for teaching us mindfulness of food. This remind My father taught us how to be silence at the table..
You're welcome 😊😁
Thank you so much for making this video
How beautiful it is that you make effort to explain everything to us meaning of eating a food and monk’s relationship with food
Amazing
Always grateful
Thank Sir 🙏🏻🙏🏻
My pleasure 😊sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂
What resonated most is not eating dinner. I tend to skip breakfast and eat lunch and dinner. I am going to follow your advice and switch to breakfast and lunch. Thank you so much for your teachings.
Wonderful 😊 thank you
Been waiting on this video. Wondering how u went without eating after lunch! I laughed so hard at some of your descriptions and appreciate your honesty throughout the video. Really enjoy listening and learning from you. Have changed a lot of my bad habits since I started your videos. Thank you very much.
Aww thank you for sharing this Brenda. It's very kind of you. Yes, adjusting our habits is not easy but its possible. I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
Nicccccck!!!! Good morning from Australia.🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 I was starting to miss your posts. 💜🌹🌟✨🌿🍗
Sadhu sadhu! I'm glad to be able to share Jullian :)
You are the perfect person to explain this routine and how to look at food.
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much Heather