How is your current eating habits and what tip resonates with you most?

@planetvegan7843

2 жыл бұрын

Be vegan to minimize your impact.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

@Nancy Do you mean 3x per day?

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

@@planetvegan7843 🙂

@quorrakai

2 жыл бұрын

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. 😊

@akira4085

2 жыл бұрын

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. 😀

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.

@sheilabrennan4481

9 ай бұрын

I can totally relate... I use it to fulfill and deal with so many emotions. Thank you for your honesty and sharing.

@clairelouise335

8 ай бұрын

Totally relate xx

@vicky5052

7 ай бұрын

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.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much Dina!!!! I’m glad it resonates with you 😊😊😊

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.

@crystalbelle2349

Жыл бұрын

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’

@ethicsexistentialism4191

Жыл бұрын

@@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!! 🙏💖

"Keep your eyes on your own bowl" This is such good advice in so many aspects of life! Thank you! Fabulous video!

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂

@KatrinaDancer

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@philiplopiano138

2 жыл бұрын

@@KatrinaDancer your assuming that your meals are better somehow then other peooles food choices.dont be so sure about that....

@ericcartman9521

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@mr.baseball370

2 жыл бұрын

@@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 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

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful ren. Keep going my friend 😊

@amber40494

Жыл бұрын

Ren--I've been studying and practicing Buddhism for 17 years. It's changed my life! So keep persevering, friend!

@Archie-23

8 ай бұрын

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'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✌🌱

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

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!

@chrissycox7166

2 жыл бұрын

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?

@oregonwoodelf

2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@loveartist5043

2 жыл бұрын

Me too man, lost 50 pounds too without starving myself 🙏🤙

@scottyghouse

2 жыл бұрын

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 ❤️

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

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!

@intentionalliving7326

2 жыл бұрын

Amen sistah! So happy to come across this teaching on the subject and start practicing ✨

@ananciataodindo7044

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@lubielu371

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@addictrogue516

2 жыл бұрын

@@shivammathur1158 rice bag spotted !

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!

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.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful my friend. Yes slowly adapt to the more healthy habits. you got this!

@dianaaiello588

2 жыл бұрын

Me too !

@philiplopiano138

2 жыл бұрын

You will do better and lose the weight you need....

@heidilynwolff7513

Жыл бұрын

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.

@Lisadonna-fy9wz

Жыл бұрын

@@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 :)

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! and keep up the great work!

@dhirendrabahadurbista

2 жыл бұрын

Graeat !

@sanchiacharles3877

2 жыл бұрын

You're doing good ☺️☺️☺️

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! 😂😂😂😂

@kozmickat

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@Luke-ofStoke-Factor

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like your kids Can Watch this Video.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

😄😄

Your internal joy is beaming venerable, sir. Please continue to spread these mindful teachings.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Ronald 🙂🙂🙂

@MassMultiplayer

2 жыл бұрын

beaming xD yea

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.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful my friend! Do what you can and slowly integrate these tools :)

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. ❤

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. and great work my friend 🙂🙂🙂

@chrischen9589

2 жыл бұрын

I have insomnia. Still haven't figured out meditation. Which meditation video you started. When in the day do you meditate?

@sherrylynn3304

2 жыл бұрын

@Fun4Life I would be interested in meditation as well and am interested in knowing the answer to the above question as well.

@monicathrasher3561

7 ай бұрын

@@chrischen9589look at sleep coach school. He helped me soooooo 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.

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much Adam and yes you can definitely do it! 😊😊

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. 💝

@billybob12388x

Жыл бұрын

I wish more Christians were like you. I think we can all learn something from each other.

@Artzenflowers

Жыл бұрын

@@billybob12388x we need to love one another that’s for sure! 🥰

@jackiefloretan

Жыл бұрын

@@Artzenflowers smo

@bhagwankhemundu

Жыл бұрын

Namha buddha 🙏

Your wonderful sense of humor is so charming and makes your teachings so enjoyable! 😆 Thank you 🙏🏼 Colleen

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Colleen. I appreciate it 🙂🙂🙂

@intentionalliving7326

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! So thankful he is such a compassionate bridge between the East and West way of living ✨

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! and yes it can be difficult to self regulate with Chinese take out. haha. very hard to resist!

@hymmj147

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@hymmj147

2 жыл бұрын

@S Han I can see that. Certainly.

@radicalaccounting

2 жыл бұрын

food for thought, good pun

@kokobean240

2 жыл бұрын

Almost same scenario for me; I am miserable right now from over eating a few hours ago.

It's a blessing to even have a meal. Thank you for the tips.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂Its often overlooked and yet one of the most important part of eating.

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

@alysononoahu8702

2 жыл бұрын

KZread 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.

@nickkeomahavong01

9 ай бұрын

Wonderful my friend 😊

Vegan for Life!! The body is a garden, not a graveyard

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

😊

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.

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 :)

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Bonnie 😊

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.

@SundayBoy72

Жыл бұрын

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.

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.

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

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 🙏😊❤

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful my friend. That's a great practice 😊

@vargheseantony9136

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Awesome

@nancysalgado5027

2 жыл бұрын

That’s such a beautiful and ethical manner to learn in life.

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!

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome my friend. You got this. Keep us updated on your progress :)

Nick sending you blessings 🧘‍♂️🙏

@nickkeomahavong01

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much my friend 😊

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

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

We hope to meet you one day 😊

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.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! keep up the great work :)

@lihu7916

2 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful idea ! Thank you, I will integrate this habit 🤗❤️

@zhoxzalabrique5749

Жыл бұрын

❤@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

@ManiGupta49

Жыл бұрын

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…

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

2 жыл бұрын

Sadhu sadhu! hopefully after things settle down, you can come back to visit :)

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 😂

When I was little I was a fussy eater and would often say that I didn’t like certain foods. My mum who passed away 17 years ago would say…… Food is food and we eat to live. I look back and appreciate her wise words x

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

😊😊

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.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much mee yang 🙂🙂🙂Yes we all need to incorporate more of the mindfulness practice indeed.

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.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂

@toericabaker

2 жыл бұрын

if you have childhood trauma, you need to know about attachment theory! Google for a quiz! it saved me!

@arunadora5080

2 жыл бұрын

L

@jeanne7552

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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 🙏😊

@nickkeomahavong01

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome my friend 😊

I really needed to hear this. Thank you so very much for putting out these videos, they help me a lot!

Thank you for this wonderful share ❤, so many positive takeaways from this message. I'm so glad I found you 🙏

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.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much

Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us💕Peace and blessings to you!

Another excellent video. I had watched it a while ago and saw it again now. There's lots to think about here. So much wisdom and it makes so much sense. I love when you mention to continue your meditation through day. I've gotten better at that over the years.

What beautiful sentiments. Thank you. I needed this.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much my friend. I'm glad it's helpful 🙂🙂🙂

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.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! and perfect timing Erika :)

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!

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s so beautiful to witness 😊

Beautiful teachings, It has taken me a long time to develop some of these practices related to food and eating. I continue to learn everyday thanks for the video!!

So appreciate your compassion and care 💞 These perspectives are eye and heart opening! Thank you 🙏🏻

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much elona 😊😊

Oh great timing! Just sat down with a cup of herbal tea. Ready to watch and learn! Great topic!!

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. sadhu sadhu. I hope it's helpful :)

@quorrakai

2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

@@quorrakai :)

Wonderful teaching! Thank you !

Thank you for sharing this.

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

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it's helpful my friend 😊😊 thank you

Goodness and kindness eminate from you. Thank you for that, and for teaching me a different perspective. Blessings to you.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much Lee Ann

Very interesting. I am very greatful for you sharing. Thank you. Love and peace to all...

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Maria 😊

So wise and thoughtful. I have learned a lot from this and plan to rewatch several times!

This is quickly becoming my favorite KZread channel. Thank you for these insights.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much my friend 😊 very kind of you.

Thank you for these lessons. A reminder to live on purpose and mindfully. Enjoyed this post so much.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️☺️

I've been listening to these videos because I find it so positive and helpful. What a beautiful teaching. Thank you so much.

Oh yes I believe food is our best medicine. I also think the environment in which we are is very important.

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

Yes definitely 😊

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.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it's helpful sam. Thank you!

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.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful my friend and thank you for sticking with the video the whole way through. Yes it is pretty lengthy :)

Thank you Ven. Nick for sharing! I was looking for this.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I'm glad it came at the right time for you Shenali :)

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 .

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👍🥰

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Shelly. Yes eating is so important 🙂🙂🙂

@shellywilks883

2 жыл бұрын

@@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 was wondering about this topic yesterday. And today..its on the screen. Amazing. Thank you Nick

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! We are fully insync my friend :)

Thank you for these videos. Finding them very helpful.

What a great lesson! 🙏 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.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Please stay safe my friend 😊

@13blackmagic13

2 жыл бұрын

What goes down must go up 💙

Thank you very much for the lesson. I really deeply appreciate your time and wisdom. 🙏🏼

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. It's a pleasure :-)

Thank you so much for taking the time to speak about this, i needed it just as I found it. Thank you, Brother Nick 🙏🏼🧡

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you so much. Glad it was helpful ☺️☺️

Thank you very much! This inspired me to reprioritize gratitude, respect, and discipline 🙏

I so love your raw honesty.. thank you, this was super meaningful to me! 🙏

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it’s helpful Rachel 😊

The Monk's teaching has furthered my mindfulness in all areas. I feel so much better as I follow this path. Blessings, Ven. Nick !

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Sadhu Sadhu 😊 thank you

Thank you for sharing

Thank you, Nick! I am finding your videos so helpful. 🙏

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome vanessa :) thank you

I could definitely use this right now, thank you! I am grateful for the wisdom you continue to give to us

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure to share. 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.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@SARUJAN5

2 жыл бұрын

@@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?

@disnalee

2 жыл бұрын

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.

Powerful! Thank you for all this gentle wisdom.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. thank you my friend :)

Love it, thank you Nick! Definitely want to take on your tips & I appreciate all you share!🙏🌅

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.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure. Thank you!

A vid from Nick, always a welcome treat. 😊

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂

Please keep sharing. Thank you, monk nick.

Thank you for this video.

Hi Nick, thank you for sharing the knowledge. This teaching is so powerful! I appreciate your openness to share the pitfalls along the way. That just help me to relate even further. I did toke some notes to try putting the teaching in practice. Blessings from PT. 🇵🇹

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Glad it was helpful! thank you diana.

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 !

I do eat for taste and pleasure, too often and too much. I hope to come back to three decent meals a day again. I very much like the idea of training. For someone with my eating problems eating is really something I have to learn patiently and earnestly. It does not come easily or naturally to me.

The one bowl trick is amazing, to loose attachment to the taste! Wow😮💯🦋

You are such a great teacher for us to learn from.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Diane 🙂🙂

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, 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I'm glad it's helpful. I try to keep it simple and practical ☺️☺️

I've love to spend a week with you venerable Nick I could learn so much.

@nickkeomahavong01

10 ай бұрын

😊😊

Thank you !

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.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful my friend. 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.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it can definitely get complicated with our cultures, values, traditions, etc. But thank you for watching Rich!

Thank you so much!

Thank you Ven. Nick for your insight. I have taken your teaching into consideration. I believe my body and soul will benefit from your teaching.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂

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 . 🙏🏽🇨🇦

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Kat 🙂🙂🙂

Thank you very much for such teachings.....your humble style of sharing is most appreciated and inspiring🙏

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much 😊

I appreciate this video. It is dealing with much more than eating.