A Spiritual Pilgrimage | The Monk Life
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- A Spiritual Pilgrimage | The Monk Life
Dhutanga is an ancient pilgrimage that monks have walked on for centuries. This practice is another form of training for the monks. It reminds us of living simply, detachment, impermanence, and meditation. This journey for me is symbolic of life in general. The road of life is long. It comes with many difficulties such as aches and pain, illnesses, exhaustion, ups and down, etc, and on this long journey, it's important to practice one's mind to be still and calm. Through all the turbulances, we'll come across many different people on this road to support us. We'll encounter many friends who will walk along this path with us. But one thing that is key is that no matter what comes our way, just KEEP ON WALKING. Keep focus and just keep putting one foot in front of the other. #monk #monks #pilgrimage
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Thanks for watching.
What is your takeaway after watching this pilgrimage with the monks?
I want to become a monk in montreal quebec canada, is that possible?
my extrem minimalism is whispering me to become one.
im 38 male vegan single have no familly or job. no dependance and only attachement to arts.
Any suggestion or guiddance or direction you could give me?
I feel very atracted to the monk life and the teachings.
Amazing video i love the calm music and shots.
@@XeLUA-cam thank you. You can probably contact a local monastery in your area regarding ordination :-)
@@NickKeomahavongOfficial thx for quik reply! any advice on anything id need to consider about ordination? like do you observe some bad decision , regret or mistake some would have done about ordination?
anything mandatory about it? preparation study ect..
Beautiful video. A sense of community. Quiet. Stillness. Inner peace. Longing for a simple life. The beauty of nature.
@@quorrakai you so much :-)
I also kept thinking quite a few of the monks look like westerners. If they were willing to share their stories and what led them on their path it would be incredible to hear.
This is so lovely. The reverence of the townspeople for the monks is incredibly touching. Thank you for these beautiful glimpses into the life of a monk; though we can’t all live a monk’s life, we can all integrate the practice of gratitude, patience, and simplicity into our lives.
Thank you so much rachel. The lady supporters are very kind and loving :-)
Don't you just love how Nick takes the time to personally reply to each one of our comments. He truly is so grateful to be able to touch all of our lives.
@@foxmacnamara8809 I couldn’t agree more x
I so enjoyed this video , the reverence, discipline, the villagers are so kind and show so much respect. These videos make you want to be better than you were the day before. I love them ! Blessings to each and everyone that has chosen this life ... Namasta 🙏🏼🇨🇦
sadhu sadhu. 🙂🙂🙂
I want to go there and want to spend rest of my life ... Where there is no corruption, No competition, No judgement ... Only Love & Gratitude 💕 . A piece of Heaven in the 🌍🌎🌏
This was so moving. Those who have very little sharing what they can. Parents leading their children's hands teaching them the beauty of giving. I travelled through Thailand, of all the places I have seen this was one of the most incredible, such a kind, welcoming, beautiful race of people ❤
What a peaceful life you lead when you become a monk🙏🙏🙏
Peaceful video and triggers my nostalgia. I taught English in Lopburi. I used to go out on my motorcycle, pick a direction and drive. That would inevitably lead me to small towns like this and to temples which I loved sitting around. The townspeople and monks were lovely. The kids acted like I was a celebrity, “Farang! Farang!” (Foreigner/French) it was a unique experience.
The footage of the kids was my favorite....so sweet. I think you got double the workout, going ahead to get the shots! I also liked the stray dogs following you around. One of them at the beginning looked like one that visits where you stay at the retreat center (I feel like I've seen him/her in other videos). Thank you for this Nick!
Thank you Diane 🙂🙂
Takeaway...one foot in front of the other Nick...blessings from Texas.
That's a beautiful takeaway. Thank you so much Kent for sharing :-) hope you're doing well
Breathtaking. And breathgiving.
Thank you so much my friend :-)
@@NickKeomahavongOfficial I feel more and more persuaded of the importance of bringing the insights and teachings of the Buddha to “the West,” and it seems to me that you are breaking very important new ground in that effort. Three things stand out for me. First, your skillfulness in using video (editing, sound engineering, etc.) in creative ways to spark interest without indulging the craving for entertainment or distraction. Second, your willingness to speak about your experience as an immigrant, at a time when this is such an enormously important part of so many people's experience, and such an important issue for "the West" - and yet a kind of experience that is so frequently misrepresented or abused towards socially and politically violent ends. Third, your willingness to be so emotionally open and vulnerable on camera, allowing people to see how deeply being alive affects you, while still embodying compassion and non-attachment - a kind of presence that I think can help many people understand that being a “monk” doesn’t mean being cold or stoical :-) Your lived example is an inspiration. Thank you, my new friend and teacher. Greetings from New York City.
I like all the animals. It reminds me of how we are all trying to find peace, when the most simple connection can have such a profound impact on our mental state.
Thank you blake :)
Truly a beautiful video. Take it one step at a time and live in the present moment. Live gratefully
Thank you
so peaceful to watch
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you
Nick, watched your video from years ago when you were leaving the excesses and luxuries of California dreaming...When the cello came in during this pilgrimage I felt it was your voice saying yes, yes... it is well with my soul. I love you like a brother, man. From the bottom of my heart... thank you.
Thank you so much my friend ❤️❤️
This video is what I needed,
I feel at peace watching it.
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you my friend
People devotion and love. Very nice. Thank you Nick.
Sadhu 😊😊😊
(7:52) These mothers with their little children--so beautiful. Religious instruction should begin at a young age. Proverbs 22:6 "Educate a child according to his way, and when he is old, he will not depart from it." In general, I find the piety of the villagers almost as inspiring as the composed, mindful silence of the monks and novices. Thank you, Venerable Nick, for another window into a beautiful world.
It's a pleasure. Thank you :-)
Thank you much appreciated to be grateful and blessed everyday for everything thank you
Thank you so much :)
It is so peaceful to watch this video.
Thank you my friend :-)
Thank you 🙏💕
d gratitude expressed made me feel so warm 💖 Thank You for sharing with us 🙏🏼
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂
These videos bring peace,show human the path of calmness and make us more human,keep it up very valuable videos.
Thanks for all the videos!!! 🥰Nick, could you please make some on how to meditate or recommend someone to follow? Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Thank you my friend. I am currently in the process of writing a book about meditation. It should be available this year. Also, i have a playlist called Meditation 101 that has guided meditations as well. Feel free to check it out :)
@@NickKeomahavongOfficial thanks!😁
This was such a beautiful film,very moving to see the respect the local people have for the monks and their offerings of food and water. It was so sweet seeing the little baby watching and being shown by his mum how to hold his hands together after offering to the monks. The monks looked very serene and composed. I didn’t want it to end!! 😊🙏🌻
Thank you so much Anne. I appreciate the support and glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you. This was beautiful.
Thank you
@@NickKeomahavongOfficial 🌼
Truly incredible. Thank you for bringing back to my source of breathe. After an emotionally tough week that broke me down I was able to find comfort in the stillness of my breathe. Practicing compassion and stillness and understanding the four noble truths will always resonate so deeply ♥️
I'm glad this was helpful. I hope your week continues to improve :-)
So peaceful. I really really want a life like this. You are so lucky Nick.
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Many thanks again for posting such insightful videos. Hello from Ireland.
So peaceful good to know about the pilgrimage 💚✨
Thank you so much :-)
Touching, awesome, stunning
Thank you so much :-)
Great videography, editing and selection of music. Very professionally done. Looking at the monks walking in line, gives inspiration to me to face my own life. If the monks can do it, so can I. Ven Nick, how often do a monk go on this pilgrimage in his lifetime and who decides when a monk goes on this pilgrimage? Thank you for sharing. Very inspiring and motivating.
Thank you. It just depends on each abbott and monastery.
Thank you.
Venerable, Nick. Your videos are beautiful and bring me a sense of peace.
Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoy it :)
How beautiful seeing the monks walking on the petals prepared by those lovely people
Such a great pleasure and so much gratitude to be part of this amazing journey! Thanks a lot for this video Luang Pee Nik 🙏❤️🙏
Rejoice in your big merits 😊😊
Wow Such a peaceful n simple life they are living....... would love even if one thing of my life would be like these monks❤️
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Such a beautiful video 🙏💐 Thank you for filming and your love and service
Thank you
Nice. Video very relaxing
Thank you
@@NickKeomahavongOfficial your welcome nick keomahavong you have a wonderful channel really glad i found it and very interesting learning alot thanks much
YES NICK ON THAT YOU SAID LESS IS MORE, BUT TODAY I REALIZED THAT LESS IS MORE THANKYOU NICK.
Beautiful ❤️
Monks are just walking and walking and walking but this video is not at all boring 😊
Thank you Ven. Nick for this insight into pilgrimage. The takeaway for me is that the more simply we live, the more time we have to appreciate the generosity of others and to be in contact with and give gratitude to the earth that we sprang from and where we shall go back to.
Beautifully shot and edited. As a technical aside, I would check your camera sensor and lenses for dust, there are some dust shadows in clear shots, on the middle left of the picture.
Thank you once more for bringing peace, discipline and the simplicity of monk life into my life.
With much gratitude.
Thank you 😊
Another silent video that speaks a lot to me. All these people sharing, no matter how much they have, that's so powerful and beautiful. Makes me cry and also makes me feel content. Thank you!
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โมทนา สาธุ สาธุค่ะ🙏🙏🙏
Sadhu 😊😊
Transformation of the heart, perspective of life, values, nurturing, formulating into humbleness, compassion, simplicity, love, honour and respect for all life on Mother Gaia.
Thank you for sharing the journey., it was beautiful.
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This was such a nice video. I felt like I was there with them.
Thank you
I hope I am one of them...Thanks for sharing.
This right here is amazing. I am really grateful for these videos🙂
Thank you
Nick can you do a video teaching how to sit for meditation. Thanks for your videos.You inspire me alot
What a marvelous thing to share with all of us! Thank you sincerely 🙏
Love from India 😍 Jay Bhim Namo Budhay 🧡💙🙏
Sadhu Sadhu 😊
That was lovely. Thank you, thank you, for sharing. Sending love from Buffalo, NY, USA.
Thank you for sharing this Nick. This was so peaceful and beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful video
I loved all of this video.. especially when they laid all the flower petals for the arrival of the Monks... I would love to know and understand all the details about this.. so interesting.. Thanks so much for sharing Nick.. Blessings 🙏
TY so much for posting today! Tomm I will be returning back to work from being on a full years L.O.A , time now to go write in my journal, do my full bodys stretches, and to sit peacefully for my last meditation for the day, really enjoyed the various scenes in this video and like always your choice in the soundtracks throughout it's entirety, I long to be there someday!, TY again for letting me experience as if I were there 🙌
Wow. Thank you so much Jeremiah. Good luck with the start tomorrow :-) just remember to stay centered.
The most calming and satisfying in the whole internet 😌thank you for sharing
Thank you so much my friend :-)
Thank you Namo Buddhay
Thank you akash :-)
Beautiful 🙏🏻 Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the videos they are mesmerizing 🙏
Thank you so much Valentina :-)
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu 🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹🇫🇷
At the end of the journey, a lovely lady will toss flowers at your feet. Thank you Nick. Gracias.
:-)
Hi. I just found your channel and I've been watching many of them because I was just curious but I am so thankful for what you're doing. Just watching someone who used to live like the rest of us here in the western world and see how trying to live a more intentional, minimal and spiritual life can change our lives makes me feel great! There's so many things that make sense! I can't wait to try them for myself and experience change in my life. Thanks so much for sharing. It is great learning about your life and how different it is but also learning how our life can be different.
Thank you so much. And welcome to the channel :-)
It has encourage my spiritual journey
Beautiful
Nick that was amazing. I felt I was on pilgrimage too. Thank you. I do feel more humble. Thank you. Namaste. Terry
Thank you terry. I'm glad you can feel like you're part of the experience :-)
Thank you Nick
Such a beautiful video....my takeaway is to walk the path with more “courage, humility and patience”. Thank you...🙏🏻
Wonderful
Hi Nick! It's been awhile since I've been able to watch one of your videos, I've been out of the country (United States) for a time with no real internet service, but I'm back now and glad to see you're still posting. I have many videos to catch up on. I'm glad to see you are well my friend! Thank You ❤️😊🙏
Welcome back. We are glad you are safe. Since you were gone, we also launched a Reddit online community. Feel free to join there as well. Welcome back my friend :-)
@@NickKeomahavongOfficial Very Cool! I'm definitely going to check out the Reddit Community. I've never been involved with Reddit, I've never had a reason to be...But now I do and I will figure it out and jump on there.
real happiness is in giving and being kind :)
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Wow sharing is taught from childhood to age, what a strong foundation this bring. 💚
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It is taught from a young age so true i was taught this giving from my parents growing up
Scorpio, true compassion.
@@cozzy8910 thank you zzy8910 have a nice day
Love your videos nick god bless you🙏🏾
Thank you my friend :-)
So peaceful 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much :-)
Peaceful and lovely video as always. I have just ordered your book and I am so exiting to read it. All the best to you my friend
Monika
Wonderful. I hope you enjoy it.
Adorable kids were amazing
The kids are so sweet :-)
สนัลงสนุนการจาริกแสวงบุญเพื่อการสมาธิวิปัสนาบุญใหญ่เพื่อบรรลุธรรมหลุดพ้นบรรลุเป็นพระอรหันต์ครีบ ขอให้พระสงฆ์ทั้งหลายเจริญ จิตเจริญธรรม เจริญวิปัสนาฌานสูงยิ่งขึ้นครับ
สาธุครับ🙏🙏🙏🙏🥺
Beautiful ❣️love from india.
Pleasant video
Thank you so much
Very interesting video, I enjoy hiking in traditional ways. May I ask what the packs the monks carried are called?
Thank you. The bag that we carry is called a "yam"
Sadhu sadhu sadhu 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@@shyamsherchan5707 😊😊😊
Very nice.
Sacred
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Yes boss.
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Sathu!Sathu!Sathu!
几次看了僧人行走托钵 眼泪会涌上。。之后迎接式🌸铺满地 泪水再涌上 祝一切功德圆满 愿此功德回向给与我结缘的众生 看不到的 畜生道的 得到快乐 更好的地方 萨...度 萨...度 萨...度
I would love to see a video on the subject of grieving. I lost both my parents and I am having problems dealing with this
Best regards
Sorry for your loss. Feel free to join our online Reddit community as well. This may give you some support.
I'm Buddhist from Chakma Autonoumous District Council,Mizoram, India🇮🇳
Could I become a monk in your Monastery? ❤
Think that entire piece of world is to become a monk
But as age of 14 my parents don't allow me to be a monk
one day your time will come.
@@BtwinUnW how do you know??
My takeaway is that we are never alone. Even if we are momentarily passing, in that short amount of time we will meet people, create bonds and relationships. Those bonds, relationships and experiences will become our fuel to keep going and moving forward.
Yes that is so important 😊😊
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Sadhu
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its soo peaceful... 😇
but Nick dont you get sick sometimes?
Hi Nick, good to see Monks life. Here just curiosity to know that Monks are going to village and people's are giving food, my question here is, already people's knew that Monks used to come via this way(street) like this OR Monks used to divided into groups and going for each way(street) OR Monks used to go village in scheduled manner...if you feel my question is valid, plz answer. Thanks.
Yes we have set routes that we go on 😊😊
请为全世界的人祈祷，病毒快点消失。
願菩薩保佑印度人民早日康復, 身心健康, 快乐圆满🙏🙏🙏
願印度人民 無明盡除 疫情消除, 祈求世界各國能夠伸出援手，派遣醫療團隊，運送醫療物資，幫助他們早日結束這場浩劫🙏 替印度祈禱。
感恩慈悲分享。🙏南無阿彌陀佛🙏
Thank you very much for making the effort to place all of these video online
法布施，財布施，無畏布施，功德無量，福報豐厚，積累功德！菩薩畏因 眾生畏果🙏積善之家必有餘慶，人生一世中最重要就是行善修德, 積口德, 所為之事.無愧於心. 內心和善慈心.光明磊落! 以後都過著謹慎防疫的日子就對了。心存善念，正念，守道德行仁義，不吃眾生肉。
祈求世界各國能夠伸出援手,派遣醫療團隊，運送醫療物資，幫助他們早日結束這場浩劫🙏
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有好报, 好因定有好果种瓜得瓜"、"善有善报"、"积极进取"、相信人的命运非由天注定，人们可以掌握自己的未来，改造自己的命运。
無論是求財、求福還是治病，放生是最有效的方法.
如果是佛弟子求解脫，放生時，將功德回向給法界眾生。如果是俗人求財，可將功德回向給自己的事業。如果家有病人，將功德回向給病人。都會有很好的效果。
放生一定要如理如法，科學放生即以此功德，莊嚴佛淨土。上報四重恩，下救三道苦。
惟願見聞者，悉發菩提心。在世富貴全，往生極樂國。
請常念南無阿彌陀佛，一切重罪悉解脫！南无阿弥陀佛, 南无阿弥陀佛, 南无阿弥陀佛.
Nick, beautiful video as always. Please tell us how you are able to take these footage of day to day monk life. Who is the camera man? Who edits the videos and is this accepted by the community you live with?
I also love this vdo, it’s so peaceful.
As I knew from Ven.Nick’s previous video, Ven. Nick is the person who do both shooting and editing the vdo. And i think , yes, this is accepted by the community :)
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