Buddhist monks are known to have a shroud of mystery around them. They are secluded, invisible, and hidden from most of the world. This short documentary was my attempt to give you a brief glimpse into the life of a monk and behind the scene of the monastery. The monk's life may not be understood by many so hopefully, this video will you an exclusive look into our world. It will answer questions as to why we do the things we do, what we ordain, and how to train ourselves. Speaking from first-hand experience, the monk training and monk's life is not easy, self-development is not easy and making a commitment to a disciplined practice is not easy. But with that said, each day we continue to make a choice to pursue this path. I hope you enjoy this video and please feel free to leave your thoughts below. Would love to hear from you :) ______________________________________________________ ✅ Venerable Nick’s Website: https://www.nickkeomahavong.com/ ______________________________________________________ Ordination Opportunities: 🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination. https://beamonk.org/ ______________________________________________________ Meditation Retreat: 🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer. https://www.papaemeditation.org/thailand/ ______________________________________________________ Get a copy of Venerable Nick's Books: 🔴 The Buddhist Cleanse: The 1-Day Spiritual Detox https://www.amazon.com/Buddhist-Cleanse-1-Day-Spiritual-Detox-ebook/dp/B08V1Y6STX 🔴 The Building Blocks of Meditation: The Purpose of Meditation and How to Start a Daily Practice That Actually Sticks https://amzn.to/3pWAGhe 🔴 The Building Blocks of Meditation Journal: Sharpening Your Skills of Observation https://amzn.to/3t2qVA1 ______________________________________________________ FREE downloads below: ✅ FREE Meditation Guide: 21-Day Habit Formation: http://eepurl.com/gaIRRX ✅ How to Become a Monk FREE Guide: http://eepurl.com/dO6T1r ✅ FREE Self-Care Checklist: http://eepurl.com/dPbHxz ______________________________________________________ 🔶 Stay updated with any new resources, products, or other announcements by signing up for Nick Keomahavong’s mailing list: https://bit.ly/3aVWRx0 ______________________________________________________ 🔴 Join our Online Reddit Community: On Reddit, we keep the conversation going. This platform helps to foster strong spiritual friendships and instigate the discussion surrounding Venerable Nick’s content. Come share your story. https://www.reddit.com/r/NickKeomahavong/ Thanks for watching.