Which tip did you resonate with most? Timestamp 0:00 Intro 3:33 Meditation 7:55 Recollect good deeds 15:15 Awareness of body 18:57 Relax the body 21:21 Carry an amulet 23:45 Practice gratitude 25:43 Access Dhamma 29:13 Mindful chores 34:11 Bonus + summary
Lately and unconsciously, I have been doing more of your bonus suggestion of smiling more, which has been helpful to say the least. There were many more Dharma nuggets I will have to highlight later, as I need to get to work. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experiences🧘♂🧘♂🙏🙏
Absolutely love you. I have been watching your videos at least once a day sometimes more. I am a 71 year old female and had been trying to get out of a severe depression. Watching, studying and practicing what you teach has changed me . I feel I am in a new beginning. Spent almost 6 weeks in detaching myself from material things. I found that what I own is connected to my past. As a let go of things I let go of the emotions that I no longer need. Today I realest myself from the past by letting go of about 500 items. My apartment now is less chaotic . I is a new journey for me. The you are with me. Thank me you !
*These words are not mine.* These are the words the Ruach HaKodesh (YAHUAH's Set-Apart Spirit) uttered through me when I prayed to YAHUAH; asking him what *he wants* me to say, knowing the truth. "Know that YAHUAH is the name of the Most High and YAHUsha is the name of The Son. Come out of her, my people, who have fallen into her deceit. Who know not my name and say they love me. I have made myself known. I have heard you and I am here. There are many who are yours to be saved. I am he who knows all that you are. Come to me, here are they who are mine. Make haste to come, here are we. Give in to them who speak of me, they are yours. I am here for you. Know that all is for them, here are we. Give not to them that are against me. I am he who sees all you do. Come to me out of her, all are here for me. Do what I say. Out of her, come. All are here." Exodus 3:13-15 KJV 13 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them? 14 And God said unto Moses, I Am That I Am: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I Am hath sent me unto you. 15 And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, the Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations. John 5:43 KJV 43 *I am come in my Father's name,* and ye receive me not: *if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.* 2 Corinthians 6:17 KJV 17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and *touch not the unclean thing;* *and I will receive you.* Isaiah 52:6-7 KJV 6 Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I. 7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 KJV 1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) Romans 10:1-3 KJV 1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. Romans 10:13-17 KJV 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 *How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?* 15 *And how shall they preach, except they be sent?* as it is written, *How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!* 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. *For Esaias saith,* Lord, *who hath believed our report?* 17 *So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.* Nahum 1:7 KJV 7 The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and *he knoweth them that trust in him.* Hebrews 3:15 KJV 15 *While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.* Isaiah 52:11 KJV 11 *Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing;* go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the Lord. John 14:15 KJV 15 *If ye love me, keep my commandments.*
Dear Nick, I have slowly introducing myself to the Buddhist philosophy for five years, and I have seen and listened many many audiovisuals on the subject. You ARE a great communicator. Please keep it up for the benefit of many people🙏🏼🌹
Carry an Amulet. I have been wearing a cross on a necklace for 15 to 20 years and out of habit, I subconsciously touch it to bring me back to myself. It was something back then to help me center when things went bad or negative. Very good tip to help center yourself. Thank you, Venerable Nick. 😄
This might be the greatest Dhamma talk I've listened to. Thank you. As for smiling: Smiling helps you relax. A pleasant smile is attractive. When you smile, you do not look intimidating. Smiling makes you look friendly. People will be less afraid to approach you. They will be more comfortable with you than they would be with someone who wears a serious (possibly judgmental) expression. Smiling doesnt mean leering or grimacing creepily. It means looking pleasant, happy and relaxed. It makes you approachable. When you smile, you look confident. People will listen to you and trust you more when you express confidence with a kind smile. Again, thank you, Phra Nick..
YES! You "sit in that proud feeling" for all the support and guidance that you have given to us all. So many of us are so indepted to you, thank you venerable Nick 🙏
Dear Venerable Sir, I am currently in bed sick with the Flu. And, i got inspired to ask this question: could you please make a video giving wisdom on how to deal with being sick (temporarily or long-term) and/or how to use wisdom to cope when a loved one is sick--but you are well. Because everyone is subject to illness, i think it will be great to hear your thoughts and wisdom about this topic. Many thanks for all the wisdom. May you and all sentient beings be well.
Today is Thanksgiving in US, 2024!! This is also the 1st week of following the True Peace in a Pod series that you & Ven Mike that you have developed & shared w me. I, in turn, have shared w my friends & family members. I am learning to bring a more Peaceful mind to myself! All I have to share today, is the fact that what is best in life can be my focus. I spent my thinking now on the merits I can gain from helping others to follow your program.. I am anxious for that to be my gift on this Thanksgiving day. Thank you for becoming aware of your true purpose in life . And for sharing with all of us along with your brother monks. The only thing that I would love to have incorporated into my life is to have a perspective from one or two or three of the nuns who also share your story from a woman’s perspective as a believer . Blessings to ALL. I am THANKFUL!!
Ever since I learned about the dhamma.. I wanted to engage in buddhism even more but there were times Im conflicted because Im a Christian and I couldnt leave that behind.. then I learned that gold is gold no matter where you find it.. and the teachings of the Buddha is definitely real gold.. I still keep my christian faith and use the dhamma as a tool to create a structure.. good thing about catholicism is that they recognize that other religions also contain true and holy elements (rays of the same truth) like interbeing
Dear sir, I have been ruminating about a client case for the last few days. Gloomy.. Smile smile smile. .. be grateful for what I have. Be presence. Thank you Teacher. ❤ Sadhu sadhu sadhu. 😊
Thank you for the past year o support, Venerable Nick. My condolences too, to you and all those in your monastery, at the passing on of your venerable colleague. What resonated with me most? It was taking time to look back at the past year and review/reflect on the good I have done. Not to concentrate on the negatives. All the very best my Sangha friend. 🙏
Please do a video on dealing with pain illness suffering and dying. If you already made that videos, please show us how to get to it. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu
Thank you so much for this video. I recently moved, and in the store I saw a couple of Monks. I Googled and found we have a couple of centers where I live and I started going to talks and meditations. Then, the universe sent me you and your teachings. My mind has always been a tornado. For the past three months, my mind has been much more calm, and I am much more relaxed and peaceful. I’m still learning how not to react at silly things, but I’ve had a lot of trauma and I’m working through it little by little. I took notes, I’m going to do the three day home retreat, and keep learning. Thank you, Venerable Nick! Thank your brothers also! ❤ from Virginia I hope to make it to the monastery in Georgia!
This video was absolutely a message directed to ME. 😁 I was walking around my house for the past couple of hours being so frustrated with my chronic nerve pain, with my totally negative living environment and just feeling overwhelmed. I pick up my phone to look at TH-cam while I am on my heating pad for a bit. HERE YOU ARE on my Homescreen with exactly the message/teaching I needed. AWESOME! You’re such a wonderful beautiful person Venerable Nick! Thank You for sharing your goodness with all of us!!!❤😊🧘♀️🙏 I wanted to add that, for the past 7 years we have lived next door to my in-laws. There is the heaviest negativity I have ever felt here. It was here when we moved here, I could FEEL IT. Now, it’s completely overwhelming and I am looking for something to permanently HELP me to survive this. I have thought some very ugly thoughts lately because I feel trapped in a body filled with pain and a horrible environment too. Looking for this to help with meditation! ❤
15/3 Friday (Awesome) Teacher, when I intro myself as Anderson, and when your eyes brighten and immediately encouraged me to continue share my experience. It touches me. My Teacher knows me! The joy of following a Teacher is amazing. I worship God but to have a living teacher is such a different experience. It is like having a living encyclopaedia that I can tap on. Of cos I need to do my training also. Teacher thank you very much for allowing me to honour you. Sadhu sadhu sadhu. ❤️
Practicing gratitude resonates deeply with me. A few years ago, I started writing down 3 things I can be grateful for every morning and it changed my life and the way I perceive the world. It also changed my own projections onto the world. I practice in keeping mindful of the 8 tools you've given, bringing myself back time and time again, plus realizing that living in the slow and gentle lane has become precious to me. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and the helpful practices I can use in mine. Love and harmony to you Dear Nick!
Hello Nick, I just wanted to tell you about my experience with "The Buddhist Cleanse". I have done it this week, with 2 modifications to the rules because of health reasons: I must eat every 2 hours, so I changed it to not eat out of boredom. I also allowed myself to lay down on a high surface because I tend to overexert myself otherwise and not rest enough, but I disallowed doing that out of boredom just to pass time. I discovered that time went more slowly for me. Previously I always had the impression time is gone too soon, I don't get stuff done in a day. But I think I was just sucked in by technology and entertainment, then unsatisfied with what I accomplished. During the cleanse day I cleaned the whole flat and still had time after that. I have trouble with fatique since 2 years due to long COVID and POTS, so I need to rest a lot, especially when standing for a while. That in turn makes me feel bad because I cannot do as much as I want to in the house that involves having to stand. But the "boring" rest without entertainment during is more beneficial for me than binge watching movies, and as dicovered during the cleanse, I still can do more than I thought. Anyways, thank you very much for your advice and guidance. I will use this knowledge from now on by restricting the times I watch movies and TH-cam to the evening hours.
Thank you so much for providing these videos. I'm not Buddhist but align with many of the beliefs. It's good to hear confirmation and relatable ways of how to create a peaceful way of living. Your time and knowledge is appreciated. 💕
Hello Venerable Nick. In this moment I do wanna feel contentment all the time but it seems that I'm not doing anything right. I meditate and am so grateful for EVERYTHING. I appreciate you taking the time to share your wisdom with us. When i see you videos, I feel peace. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️.
Appreciate so much explaining clearly these Buddhist principle's. My job is very high stress and some of these practices have made me much more " unburdened with duties "
I already liked the 🐓 but when I saw the 🐿️ marching down the tree trunk in the background when you said "smile" haha that was lovely! 😂 ❤ I love and appreciate your teachings so much, Venerable Nick 🥰 I resonate with all of these tips and have been practicing some already for 1-2 years, they are so valuable. Thank you 🙏
Nice to hear from you again very meaningful to those who are living free no marriage no monkhood a true calling for some a gift given to such people it's true that state of life brings a lot of suffering so what when there is a psycho therapist and monk before us😅😄
Thank you venerable Nick for these wonderful videos. Always try to be in the moment but often lose it! However I do return and having the intention is half the way. Smiling is so important - we can change someones day with just a smile ; blessings and smiles to you 😊
All resonated, but right now here most practical with immediate effect: practice gratitude ; mindful chores. 🙏🍵 Some meditation, but doing chores can also become meditation.
I get into my flow state when I practice music or painting. It often takes a few minutes of a warmup to get into it, but once I push past the days worries, I’m in the flow, as long as it’s not interrupted by calls or text messages. If I remember to do it, I put my phone in airplane mode during those times.
POSITIVE ENERGY! - Ven. Nick, you did it again: You acivated my fountain of positive energy again! I love the way you break down wisdom to applicable tips and tools for all of us with all the lovely explainations and examples from your own life. Monk Flow - that really resonates with me. After watching this video the first time, I felt so full of good energy, that I couldn't help but to do good deeds. And even better: with your teachings I train myself to activate this fountain for myself. Thank you, Ven. Nick, for always motivating and triggering us to go on, to develop ourselfs! I'm really looking forward, what all good will happen at last! Peace be with you! God bless you.
I really appreciate your explanation You used to use very simple language I would like to come to you and practice meditation at least 6 months I have been living as a monk 30 months I'm 61 years old former teacher I highly appreciate if you could help me Thank you
Thanks you so much for this Nick. I live in LA and have gotten caught up in the LA fast pace life after stopping my AM meditation routine. I’m back on my meditation routine and am so much more peaceful
Venerable Nick this is outstanding teaching. When you were talking about being grateful and living in gratitude it reminded me that not only is gratefulness necessary for but also not caring what other people think about you because you will have anxiety try to live up to what others think of you also understanding our mortality that we brought nothing into the world and we will carry nothing out but having food and covering being content.
You seem to come up with the perfect video for me at the time. Every time my thoughts go to my breakup I've been training the mind to come back. Thank You for your Wisdom Venerable Nick.
Blessings to you Ven Nick. I pointed out to. Cousin the merits they shared w their community, fam & friends & to their religious/faith responsibilities. They pushed away the positive offering they gave through “good works” I pointed out. I was disappointed that they did not accept their merits but I did my good deed to encourage. Hopefully they will come to accept how important even a string of small offerings are. Thank you for sharing your important message w me/us.
Nick, that’s awesome! Thank you so much for sharing this! When you started to talk about sweeping the forest I have to admit that I had to laugh at first. But when you talked about the effect it had on you I started to understand what my Tàijíquán practice is actually good for, even when I’m not motivated. It also includes a standing meditation but also routines that are practiced over and over again (the so-called forms) and I guess that it should have about the same effect as sweeping the forest. Now I have to admit that I still couldn’t figure out how to practice on a daily basis but I hope that I’ll get there someday.
for me the most difficult of the 8 steps is recollecting good deeds. I always feel am not doing good enough, so when i tried recollecting, I ended up crying. So i started with small deeds. I gave food to stray animals, ok thats a good deed. I helped my father with his work, that's maybe another. I listened to dhamma talks, so that's three. But initially it was overwhelming for me .
while you were sweeping the forest you were sweeping the corners of your mind your videos are so inspiring and fill me with peace and calmness. I always feel lighter after viewing them. Thank you so much
Thank you for your teaching every day. You show me a simple path, it would be simple to follow - every day I try to be better than myself yesterday.... From noisy, hectic and always rushing Europe, I have now moved to a quieter place, Vietnam, where I started watching your videos. Is it possible for your students to meet you in person? Thanks for All!
I am Patrick one of your follower. French man living six months a year in Thailand. Like to know where is your monastery and be happy to visit. Much love to you.
Thank you for taking the time to share your wisdom. Recollection of good deeds really resonated with me as it’s something I’ve never really thought about before. The web of goodness keeps going ❤ a great mantra for the week.
Thank YOU for these Teachings.. very Helpful✨️ I have had a Practice most of my Life, of both Gratitude, & "Mindful chores".. I know the word "chores" has a negative connotation, so I call it "Home Making" or "Home Blessing". Even as a Child, I would Feel this, others would interrupt & ask, "Why are you smiling?" as I washed dishes or swept the floor😊 I didn't (don't) even realize I'm smiling, just enJOYing the act, grateful for the meal I was cleaning up from, the warm Water on my hands, the smell of the soap.. "silly" little details😊 I especially enJOY painting walls (or a whole house!), I Feel I can solve all the World's problems after a few hours of painting 😄. Your other tips, I do need to Work on, Thank YOU. You mentioned Master Nun's Book, is that available for the public to read? Again, Thank You, & Bless YOU & Yours. 🙏🏼💙✌🏼💙✊🏼
Yes! Nick! Be Proud! Because you are Great! Thank-you for all your good deeds and what I am doing that is almost great? I am recollecting my Merit! And do you know where I recollect my Merit? It is from you!!! Your great Videos is awesome and to me I feel I am spending my Merit by being able to Learn from your experience and great Wisdom 👍 😊😊😊
Thank you for sharing your experience. It has benefited my life. I am practicing the tools from your previous videos. I am more consistent with mindfulness and awareness. Thank you for caring.😊
Thank you Venerable Nick. The tip that resonated with me the most was seeing the good in what I do. I struggle with this a lot and mostly see myself as a failure, or not being good enough. I have tried many times to see the good but the negativity seems to always overpower any positivity. 🙏
It's a practice dear Andrew and it takes time. Keep on pushing. Negative thoughts is normal and we can concentrate on the few possitive thoughts we can produce. And take it easy on yourself. I'm a work in progress just like you.
Hola Nick! Loved today's video. I am at the park and feel so calm just by hearing you.. Regarding swipping and how you reacted I laughed a lot because it reminded me of Mr Miyake teaching Daniel by doing chores in the house 😁 I am sure you have probably know the movie of karate kid 😊 now you are total aware and awake, a new version of you!!! Thank you for the wisdom and the healing ❤️💜🙏love and greetings to the community 💜❤️Shadhu!
This is a fantastic video. Thank you so much Venerable Nick!!! The Monk Flow tip that resonated with me the most is collecting good deeds, especially the way these can help spread to others who in turn can pass on to more people. Spreading the wisdom can only make the world a happier place. Thanks again & as ever, I look forward to to your next video!
You have hit the nail on the head with this teaching. I do tense up much which causes me to breathe shallow. Then i get exhausted and wonder why. I am getting good at calming my mind. Now need work on body. Do monks approve of a tatoo that represents something that calms one? Its just a thought i am having... Just a tiny tatoo. Breathe or center or calm. And keeping a gratitude journal is the best❤. Blessings from Pennsylvania in the US. Thank you so much for being here for us. You are so important to us. Loving the new short Illustrated poems. So uplifting and pretty.
Dear Nic, thank you so much for this video. I think it’s one of your best one yet. It gave me peace, and reminded me of all your incredible teachings, and of your infinite generosity to all of us. You are truly a gift, and I hope all the love you put towards us somehow comes right back at you.🙏
This is such a beautiful and truthful video. Woke this morning in a bad mood, I could observe this but couldn't shift it. Got caught in my head and negative cycles of thought. This video popped up on my TH-cam feed and was exactly what I needed. Thank you 😊
Teacher 27/10 It is such a blessing to have Teacher reminding me of homework in simple language. Start of the day and I am so grateful to listen to dharma along with a simple cup of tea and bread 🍞for breakfast. Transference of merit to Teacher. May Teacher stay healthy, focus and resolute in the practise. ❤
Hi Nick, just wanted to say thank you for uploading here on youtube and sharing your wisdom. As a 26 year old guy i find it very easy to get lost in the materalistic world and to forget what is really important in life. Your videos always help me when I feel a bit overwhelmed and bring be peace and serenity. Buddhism isn't very popular in my country so I enjoy learning about it from you and other channels. Bless you my friend
Which tip did you resonate with most?
Timestamp
0:00 Intro
3:33 Meditation
7:55 Recollect good deeds
15:15 Awareness of body
18:57 Relax the body
21:21 Carry an amulet
23:45 Practice gratitude
25:43 Access Dhamma
29:13 Mindful chores
34:11 Bonus + summary
Lately and unconsciously, I have been doing more of your bonus suggestion of smiling more, which has been helpful to say the least. There were many more Dharma nuggets I will have to highlight later, as I need to get to work. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experiences🧘♂🧘♂🙏🙏
Recollect good deeds resonated with me. I forget at times all the good I have done.
🐿I need to relax my body and quieten my mind . Thankyou for these wonderful videos . Peace 🙏🏻
These are all very helpful, but I found awareness of body to be most valuable for me to practice.
mindful chores. everything has a purpose and chores can open the mind
Absolutely love you. I have been watching your videos at least once a day sometimes more. I am a 71 year old female and had been trying to get out of a severe depression. Watching, studying and practicing what you teach has changed me . I feel I am in a new beginning. Spent almost 6 weeks in detaching myself from material things. I found that what I own is connected to my past. As a let go of things I let go of the emotions that I no longer need. Today I realest myself from the past by letting go of about 500 items. My apartment now is less chaotic . I is a new journey for me. The you are with me. Thank me you !
You are so inspiring to me dear Monique 🙏🏼thank you for sharing these reflections.
Beautiful journey Monique! Lots of love to you.
🙏Thank you Lpi Nick ,I couldn’t sleep,found you so from listening to your teachings helped me to relax and went to sleep easier 🙏🙏🙏
*These words are not mine.* These are the words the Ruach HaKodesh (YAHUAH's Set-Apart Spirit) uttered through me when I prayed to YAHUAH; asking him what *he wants* me to say, knowing the truth.
"Know that YAHUAH is the name of the Most High and YAHUsha is the name of The Son.
Come out of her, my people, who have fallen into her deceit. Who know not my name and say they love me. I have made myself known. I have heard you and I am here.
There are many who are yours to be saved. I am he who knows all that you are. Come to me, here are they who are mine. Make haste to come, here are we. Give in to them who speak of me, they are yours. I am here for you. Know that all is for them, here are we.
Give not to them that are against me. I am he who sees all you do. Come to me out of her, all are here for me. Do what I say. Out of her, come. All are here."
Exodus 3:13-15 KJV
13 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them?
14 And God said unto Moses, I Am That I Am: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I Am hath sent me unto you.
15 And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, the Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.
John 5:43 KJV
43 *I am come in my Father's name,* and ye receive me not: *if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.*
2 Corinthians 6:17 KJV
17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and *touch not the unclean thing;* *and I will receive you.*
Isaiah 52:6-7 KJV
6 Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I.
7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
2 Corinthians 6:1-2 KJV
1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
Romans 10:1-3 KJV
1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.
2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
Romans 10:13-17 KJV
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
14 *How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?*
15 *And how shall they preach, except they be sent?* as it is written, *How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!*
16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. *For Esaias saith,* Lord, *who hath believed our report?*
17 *So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.*
Nahum 1:7 KJV
7 The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and *he knoweth them that trust in him.*
Hebrews 3:15 KJV
15 *While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.*
Isaiah 52:11 KJV
11 *Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing;* go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the Lord.
John 14:15 KJV
15 *If ye love me, keep my commandments.*
Press on. Repeat and train. Less is more.
Dear Nick, I have slowly introducing myself to the Buddhist philosophy for five years, and I have seen and listened many many audiovisuals on the subject. You ARE a great communicator. Please keep it up for the benefit of many people🙏🏼🌹
Carry an Amulet. I have been wearing a cross on a necklace for 15 to 20 years and out of habit, I subconsciously touch it to bring me back to myself. It was something back then to help me center when things went bad or negative. Very good tip to help center yourself. Thank you, Venerable Nick. 😄
Oh beautiful my friend. That’s the perfect way to use it 😊
This might be the greatest Dhamma talk I've listened to.
Thank you.
As for smiling:
Smiling helps you relax.
A pleasant smile is attractive. When you smile, you do not look intimidating.
Smiling makes you look friendly. People will be less afraid to approach you. They will be more comfortable with you than they would be with someone who wears a serious (possibly judgmental) expression.
Smiling doesnt mean leering or grimacing creepily. It means looking pleasant, happy and relaxed. It makes you approachable.
When you smile, you look confident. People will listen to you and trust you more when you express confidence with a kind smile.
Again, thank you, Phra Nick..
Oh wow! Thank you for sharing. I’m glad it resonates with you 😊
Thank you, Nick! I am a Catholic but your teachings have been helpful in my spiritual journey. Thank you!
Wonderful! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
YES! You "sit in that proud feeling" for all the support and guidance that you have given to us all. So many of us are so indepted to you, thank you venerable Nick 🙏
Dear Venerable Sir,
I am currently in bed sick with the Flu. And, i got inspired to ask this question: could you please make a video giving wisdom on how to deal with being sick (temporarily or long-term) and/or how to use wisdom to cope when a loved one is sick--but you are well.
Because everyone is subject to illness, i think it will be great to hear your thoughts and wisdom about this topic.
Many thanks for all the wisdom. May you and all sentient beings be well.
Today is Thanksgiving in US, 2024!!
This is also the 1st week of following the True Peace in a Pod series that you & Ven Mike that you have developed & shared w me.
I, in turn, have shared w my friends & family members. I am learning to bring a more Peaceful mind to myself!
All I have to share today, is the fact that what is best in life can be my focus. I spent my thinking now on the merits I can gain from helping others to follow your program.. I am anxious for that to be my gift on this Thanksgiving day.
Thank you for becoming aware of your true purpose in life . And for sharing with all of us along with your brother monks.
The only thing that I would love to have incorporated into my life is to have a perspective from one or two or three of the nuns who also share your story from a woman’s
perspective as a believer .
Blessings to ALL.
I am THANKFUL!!
I am laughing so hard right now.... during the segment "Awareness Of Body" my mind was so distracted I had to rewind your video 😂
Ever since I learned about the dhamma.. I wanted to engage in buddhism even more but there were times Im conflicted because Im a Christian and I couldnt leave that behind.. then I learned that gold is gold no matter where you find it.. and the teachings of the Buddha is definitely real gold.. I still keep my christian faith and use the dhamma as a tool to create a structure.. good thing about catholicism is that they recognize that other religions also contain true and holy elements (rays of the same truth) like interbeing
Dear sir, I have been ruminating about a client case for the last few days. Gloomy..
Smile smile smile. .. be grateful for what I have. Be presence.
Thank you Teacher. ❤
Sadhu sadhu sadhu. 😊
Thank you for the past year o support, Venerable Nick. My condolences too, to you and all those in your monastery, at the passing on of your venerable colleague. What resonated with me most? It was taking time to look back at the past year and review/reflect on the good I have done. Not to concentrate on the negatives. All the very best my Sangha friend. 🙏
Awareness of the body. Paying attention to what stress does.
Wonderful my friend 😊
Please do a video on dealing with pain illness suffering and dying. If you already made that videos, please show us how to get to it. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu
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Thank you so much for this video. I recently moved, and in the store I saw a couple of Monks. I Googled and found we have a couple of centers where I live and I started going to talks and meditations. Then, the universe sent me you and your teachings. My mind has always been a tornado. For the past three months, my mind has been much more calm, and I am much more relaxed and peaceful.
I’m still learning how not to react at silly things, but I’ve had a lot of trauma and I’m working through it little by little. I took notes, I’m going to do the three day home retreat, and keep learning.
Thank you, Venerable Nick! Thank your brothers also!
❤ from Virginia
I hope to make it to the monastery in Georgia!
This video was absolutely a message directed to ME. 😁 I was walking around my house for the past couple of hours being so frustrated with my chronic nerve pain, with my totally negative living environment and just feeling overwhelmed. I pick up my phone to look at TH-cam while I am on my heating pad for a bit. HERE YOU ARE on my Homescreen with exactly the message/teaching I needed.
AWESOME!
You’re such a wonderful beautiful person Venerable Nick!
Thank You for sharing your goodness with all of us!!!❤😊🧘♀️🙏
I wanted to add that, for the past 7 years we have lived next door to my in-laws. There is the heaviest negativity I have ever felt here. It was here when we moved here, I could FEEL IT. Now, it’s completely overwhelming and I am looking for something to permanently HELP me to survive this. I have thought some very ugly thoughts lately because I feel trapped in a body filled with pain and a horrible environment too.
Looking for this to help with meditation! ❤
Awww thank you so much my friend. And please continue to be kind to yourself 😊
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Teacher, when I intro myself as Anderson, and when your eyes brighten and immediately encouraged me to continue share my experience. It touches me. My Teacher knows me!
The joy of following a Teacher is amazing. I worship God but to have a living teacher is such a different experience. It is like having a living encyclopaedia that I can tap on. Of cos I need to do my training also.
Teacher thank you very much for allowing me to honour you. Sadhu sadhu sadhu. ❤️
I am a Muslim and a firm believer of Islam; yet I find your videos so calming. I enjoy the tranquility and calmness you spread.
Thank you so much 😊
Practicing gratitude resonates deeply with me. A few years ago, I started writing down 3 things I can be grateful for every morning and it changed my life and the way I perceive the world. It also changed my own projections onto the world. I practice in keeping mindful of the 8 tools you've given, bringing myself back time and time again, plus realizing that living in the slow and gentle lane has become precious to me. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and the helpful practices I can use in mine. Love and harmony to you Dear Nick!
Awww thank you so much Carolyn and I’m glad that gratitude is part of your daily practice. That’s wonderful! Please keep it up 😊
Hello Nick, I just wanted to tell you about my experience with "The Buddhist Cleanse". I have done it this week, with 2 modifications to the rules because of health reasons: I must eat every 2 hours, so I changed it to not eat out of boredom. I also allowed myself to lay down on a high surface because I tend to overexert myself otherwise and not rest enough, but I disallowed doing that out of boredom just to pass time.
I discovered that time went more slowly for me. Previously I always had the impression time is gone too soon, I don't get stuff done in a day. But I think I was just sucked in by technology and entertainment, then unsatisfied with what I accomplished. During the cleanse day I cleaned the whole flat and still had time after that.
I have trouble with fatique since 2 years due to long COVID and POTS, so I need to rest a lot, especially when standing for a while. That in turn makes me feel bad because I cannot do as much as I want to in the house that involves having to stand. But the "boring" rest without entertainment during is more beneficial for me than binge watching movies, and as dicovered during the cleanse, I still can do more than I thought.
Anyways, thank you very much for your advice and guidance. I will use this knowledge from now on by restricting the times I watch movies and TH-cam to the evening hours.
Wow thank you so much for sharing your experience! That’s fantastic 😊
I love the way you chuckle! 😂❤
😆😆 thank you my friend
Thank you so much for providing these videos. I'm not Buddhist but align with many of the beliefs. It's good to hear confirmation and relatable ways of how to create a peaceful way of living. Your time and knowledge is appreciated. 💕
Thank you so much 😊
Brother Monk made my day today and gained so much 😊
Aww thank you so much. I’m glad to hear that. Hope all is well 😊
Thank you much appreciate lots of gratitude one love 🤗🐈🦋💜🐈⬛sending love and light brothers and sisters 🐈🦋🤗💜🐈⬛
You are so welcome! Thank you so much 😊
May triple gems bless you venerable 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I Am Most Grateful.
I Am Most Blessed.
Thank You, Venerable Nick.
You are very welcome 😊
Pratice of sweeping in the forest to understand the feeling and experience of fully ok with the present moment.
Thank you. With respects. 🙏🙏🙏
You’re so sweet,
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I absolutely love your laugh 😂
😆😆 thank you so much
Hello Venerable Nick. In this moment I do wanna feel contentment all the time but it seems that I'm not doing anything right. I meditate and am so grateful for EVERYTHING. I appreciate you taking the time to share your wisdom with us. When i see you videos, I feel peace. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️.
You’re so welcome my friend. It takes time but I believe you can do it 😊
Meditation resonated with me I'm dealing with negative thoughts memories ,stress at work and my past ,just learning to let go and forgive thank you
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Appreciate so much explaining clearly these Buddhist principle's. My job is very high stress and some of these practices have made me much more " unburdened with duties "
Thank you 😊
I already liked the 🐓 but when I saw the 🐿️ marching down the tree trunk in the background when you said "smile" haha that was lovely! 😂 ❤ I love and appreciate your teachings so much, Venerable Nick 🥰 I resonate with all of these tips and have been practicing some already for 1-2 years, they are so valuable. Thank you 🙏
😆😆 thank you so much. Yes I love the squirrel 🐿️
I really needed this right now. Thank you Ven Nick ❤🧡💛
You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful 😊
❤ Thank you so much ❤🎉 Love and peace and appreciation from the south of Italy ❤❤❤❤❤❤
You’re welcome! Thank you so much 😊
Nice to hear from you again very meaningful to those who are living free no marriage no monkhood a true calling for some a gift given to such people it's true that state of life brings a lot of suffering so what when there is a psycho therapist and monk before us😅😄
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Namaste 🙏 Namo Buddhaya Namo Amitabha Buddha 🙏thank you for teaching 🙏LP Nick Sadhu🙏
You’re welcome! Thank you so much 😊
Thank you venerable Nick for these wonderful videos. Always try to be in the moment but often lose it! However I do return and having the intention is half the way.
Smiling is so important - we can change someones day with just a smile ;
blessings and smiles to you 😊
I really appreciate all that you do for the world, and especially for me. Thank you for motivating me and allow to get to be more positive.
All resonated, but right now here most practical with immediate effect: practice gratitude ; mindful chores. 🙏🍵 Some meditation, but doing chores can also become meditation.
I get into my flow state when I practice music or painting. It often takes a few minutes of a warmup to get into it, but once I push past the days worries, I’m in the flow, as long as it’s not interrupted by calls or text messages. If I remember to do it, I put my phone in airplane mode during those times.
In notions of love and a sea of merit...
POSITIVE ENERGY! - Ven. Nick, you did it again: You acivated my fountain of positive energy again!
I love the way you break down wisdom to applicable tips and tools for all of us with all the lovely explainations and examples from your own life.
Monk Flow - that really resonates with me. After watching this video the first time, I felt so full of good energy, that I couldn't help but to do good deeds. And even better: with your teachings I train myself to activate this fountain for myself.
Thank you, Ven. Nick, for always motivating and triggering us to go on, to develop ourselfs! I'm really looking forward, what all good will happen at last! Peace be with you! God bless you.
I really appreciate your explanation
You used to use very simple language
I would like to come to you and practice meditation at least 6 months
I have been living as a monk 30 months
I'm 61 years old former teacher
I highly appreciate if you could help me
Thank you
Thanks you so much for this Nick. I live in LA and have gotten caught up in the LA fast pace life after stopping my AM meditation routine. I’m back on my meditation routine and am so much more peaceful
Namaste❤!
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Thanks again Nick!
Can't wait to meet you one day!
You’re welcome! Thank you so much 😊
Mindful chores helps me to get and remain in the present moment. Thank you for sharing these tips, Ven. Nick.
You're so welcome!
Venerable Nick this is outstanding teaching. When you were talking about being grateful and living in gratitude it reminded me that not only is gratefulness necessary for but also not caring what other people think about you because you will have anxiety try to live up to what others think of you also understanding our mortality that we brought nothing into the world and we will carry nothing out but having food and covering being content.
Oh yes that’s a very good point mark 😊
Thank you for your wisdom!! Such a lovely person!! Blessings from Ireland 💛💚
Thank you so much 😊
your videos are rerally helping me to be mindful, practice self graditude for 25 things everyday and to other help others thank you brother :)
You seem to come up with the perfect video for me at the time. Every time my thoughts go to my breakup I've been training the mind to come back. Thank You for your Wisdom Venerable Nick.
You’re welcome! Thank you so much 😊
We wish everyone a peaceful and happy new day🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much 😊
Blessings to you Ven Nick.
I pointed out to. Cousin the merits they shared w their community, fam & friends & to their religious/faith responsibilities. They pushed away the positive offering they gave through “good works” I pointed out.
I was disappointed that they did not accept their merits but I did my good deed to encourage. Hopefully they will come to accept how important even a string of small offerings are.
Thank you for sharing your important message w me/us.
Nick, that’s awesome! Thank you so much for sharing this! When you started to talk about sweeping the forest I have to admit that I had to laugh at first. But when you talked about the effect it had on you I started to understand what my Tàijíquán practice is actually good for, even when I’m not motivated. It also includes a standing meditation but also routines that are practiced over and over again (the so-called forms) and I guess that it should have about the same effect as sweeping the forest. Now I have to admit that I still couldn’t figure out how to practice on a daily basis but I hope that I’ll get there someday.
Thank you so much 😊
Dealing with stress 😖😖😖😖 thanks for this helpful advice
India 🇮🇳
You’re so welcome 😊
Gracias!!!
Muy interesante!..❤
Y eres muy agradable
Desde San Miguel de Allende México
You’re welcome ☺️
This is good Venerable Nick. Very grateful for this thank you🙏🏿
for me the most difficult of the 8 steps is recollecting good deeds. I always feel am not doing good enough, so when i tried recollecting, I ended up crying. So i started with small deeds. I gave food to stray animals, ok thats a good deed. I helped my father with his work, that's maybe another. I listened to dhamma talks, so that's three. But initially it was overwhelming for me .
Oh yes we need to train ourselves to do it daily. It’ll take some reprogramming 😊
Monk Flow. I love it! ❤️ ❤❤
Thank you so much 😊
while you were sweeping the forest you were sweeping the corners of your mind
your videos are so inspiring and fill me with peace and calmness. I always feel lighter after viewing them. Thank you so much
Thank you for your teaching every day. You show me a simple path, it would be simple to follow - every day I try to be better than myself yesterday.... From noisy, hectic and always rushing Europe, I have now moved to a quieter place, Vietnam, where I started watching your videos. Is it possible for your students to meet you in person? Thanks for All!
Your soff and gentle voice are such a gift to hear each morning 🙏
I am Patrick one of your follower. French man living six months a year in Thailand. Like to know where is your monastery and be happy to visit. Much love to you.
wow nick.. to live swim and flow in a sea of merits.. what an awesome existence.. thanks for all your guidance, always!
You’re so welcome
Thank you for taking the time to share your wisdom. Recollection of good deeds really resonated with me as it’s something I’ve never really thought about before. The web of goodness keeps going ❤ a great mantra for the week.
Oh wonderful my friend! Yes please use it throughout the week 😊
Thank YOU for these Teachings.. very Helpful✨️
I have had a Practice most of my Life, of both Gratitude, & "Mindful chores".. I know the word "chores" has a negative connotation, so I call it "Home Making" or "Home Blessing". Even as a Child, I would Feel this, others would interrupt & ask, "Why are you smiling?" as I washed dishes or swept the floor😊 I didn't (don't) even realize I'm smiling, just enJOYing the act, grateful for the
meal I was cleaning up from, the warm Water on my hands, the smell of the soap.. "silly" little details😊 I especially enJOY painting walls (or a whole house!), I Feel I can solve all the World's problems after a few hours of painting 😄.
Your other tips, I do need to Work on, Thank YOU.
You mentioned Master Nun's Book, is that available for the public to read?
Again, Thank You, & Bless YOU & Yours.
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Deep gratitude for your teaching Monk Nick 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you Nick The Monk. You are a good man.
Thank you so much 😊
Yes! Nick! Be Proud! Because you are Great! Thank-you for all your good deeds and what I am doing that is almost great? I am recollecting my Merit! And do you know where I recollect my Merit? It is from you!!! Your great Videos is awesome and to me I feel I am spending my Merit by being able to Learn from your experience and great Wisdom 👍 😊😊😊
Awww thank you so much for the kind words David 😊
I could listen/learn from you all day!
Aww thank you my friend 😊
Thank you! Your sharing helps so much!! Bless you! 🦋🌻
Thank you for sharing your experience. It has benefited my life. I am practicing the tools from your previous videos.
I am more consistent with mindfulness and awareness.
Thank you for caring.😊
Mindful Chores...WOW...Thank you.
Thank you Venerable Nick. The tip that resonated with me the most was seeing the good in what I do. I struggle with this a lot and mostly see myself as a failure, or not being good enough. I have tried many times to see the good but the negativity seems to always overpower any positivity. 🙏
It's a practice dear Andrew and it takes time. Keep on pushing. Negative thoughts is normal and we can concentrate on the few possitive thoughts we can produce. And take it easy on yourself. I'm a work in progress just like you.
I love this teaching so much!! I think my favorite tool is returning to my body awareness and then relaxation. Blessings to you, kind soul, Nick🙏
Wonderful! Thank you so much 😊
Thank you. You are doing a great deed Nick.
You’re welcome ☺️
Hola Nick! Loved today's video. I am at the park and feel so calm just by hearing you.. Regarding swipping and how you reacted I laughed a lot because it reminded me of Mr Miyake teaching Daniel by doing chores in the house 😁 I am sure you have probably know the movie of karate kid 😊 now you are total aware and awake, a new version of you!!! Thank you for the wisdom and the healing ❤️💜🙏love and greetings to the community 💜❤️Shadhu!
Yessssss! That was definitely a karate kid moment for sure 😆😆
This is a fantastic video. Thank you so much Venerable Nick!!! The Monk Flow tip that resonated with me the most is collecting good deeds, especially the way these can help spread to others who in turn can pass on to more people. Spreading the wisdom can only make the world a happier place. Thanks again & as ever, I look forward to to your next video!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and insights. It really helps.
@@barbaraschmitt-miller4334 you’re so welcome my friend 😊
Dear Ven. Nick, your videos bring meaning to my life. I'm always looking up to what you have to share next.
Aww thank you so much 😊
Thanks a lot Ven. Nick!🙏
As usual u give Dhamma Gift, just I Need!
Aww thank you! I’m glad it was helpful 😊
So beautiful ....thank you so much for sharing the secrets...deep regards..😊
You’re welcome! Thank you so much 😊
Thank you for another great video Nick, and team. Today, I will be practicing mindful chores while washing the dishes
You’re very welcome! Thank you 😊
Thank you, Brother Nick💛
I'm going to save this video so I can slowly study it
Wonderful! I’m glad it resonates 😊
You have hit the nail on the head with this teaching. I do tense up much which causes me to breathe shallow. Then i get exhausted and wonder why. I am getting good at calming my mind. Now need work on body. Do monks approve of a tatoo that represents something that calms one? Its just a thought i am having...
Just a tiny tatoo. Breathe or center or calm. And keeping a gratitude journal is the best❤. Blessings from Pennsylvania in the US. Thank you so much for being here for us. You are so important to us. Loving the new short Illustrated poems. So uplifting and pretty.
Dear Nic, thank you so much for this video. I think it’s one of your best one yet. It gave me peace, and reminded me of all your incredible teachings, and of your infinite generosity to all of us. You are truly a gift, and I hope all the love you put towards us somehow comes right back at you.🙏
Thanku, so much Nick. Very, very, Beautiful speak of your Nick. Very, very, thanks🙏🙇🙏🙇🙏🙇🙏sadhu🙇 🌏👈🌹🥀🌸🌻❤🕉🕉.Namobuddha.Namo.🙏🙏🌹🌹🥀🥀
You’re most welcome! Thank you so much 😊
🙏 🙏 🙏 Anumodana 😊
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This is such a beautiful and truthful video. Woke this morning in a bad mood, I could observe this but couldn't shift it. Got caught in my head and negative cycles of thought. This video popped up on my TH-cam feed and was exactly what I needed. Thank you 😊
Teacher 27/10
It is such a blessing to have Teacher reminding me of homework in simple language.
Start of the day and I am so grateful to listen to dharma along with a simple cup of tea and bread 🍞for breakfast.
Transference of merit to Teacher. May Teacher stay healthy, focus and resolute in the practise. ❤
Sadhu sadhu! Thank you so much 😊
Ty Nick 😊 you are a blessing
Thank you so much 😊
❤🙏 Thank you so much. Venerable Nick, you are … a godsend (maybe that’s not Buddhist phrasing, but it is so true!) Thank you!
I Really appreciate your videos for putting me in a correct path Thankyou
Another mind opening video, the good deeds section was most helpful. Thank you for these free videos… peace
Shadu Shadu 🙏🙏🙏🙌
The squirrel at the background is so cute. Thanks for the wisdom.
Oh you caught it! Yes it is very cute 😊
I have been watching, listening you for many years (a few certainly) You are very inspirative for many people, I am sure. Thank you for that Bhante.
Awww thank you so much and thank you for being a part of the journey. That’s very kind of you 😊
Hi Nick, just wanted to say thank you for uploading here on youtube and sharing your wisdom. As a 26 year old guy i find it very easy to get lost in the materalistic world and to forget what is really important in life. Your videos always help me when I feel a bit overwhelmed and bring be peace and serenity. Buddhism isn't very popular in my country so I enjoy learning about it from you and other channels. Bless you my friend
Oh wonderful! I’m glad it’s helpful and I’m glad these videos are grounding 😊