For me it is always being good to my mum and keeping our relationship golden. I remind myself everyday one day she will be gone, and I think of death, so I try my best to enjoy every single day with my mom. Asking her out for coffee, or cooking together, or talking about life for hours and hours, even debating or arguing is a part of our relationship. I want to soak up every single word or story she tells me. Being good to my parents is a big part of earning merit for me. Other ppl come and go but they are always there. Thanks for great videos, and your wisdom, peace from Croatia.
Respect or reverence. I think this is important not only for others, but for our elders. I try to honor my parents by helping them with chores around the house and to take care of them, not wanting them to be in a nursing home or assisted living facility.
2,4,5 resonates with me. I appreciate the analogy of salt and water. There's nothing we can do with the past because what's done is done. However, we should focus on making things right in days or years ahead while time is on our side. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Nick 👌🏻
Thank you so much, just like you when my heart was so broken, after reading every self help books I could, watching You Tube....I eventually sought the help of a Buddhist Centre which was uen to me, but I was desperate.....a game changer !!
My man, thank you for what you are doing. I am a broken man at the moment my wife of 27 years has left me. And although I’ve never physically beat her or my children I understand that my very violent outbursts have run its course with her and my family. For many many many many years I’ve longed to find self love and peace within my head and my heart and never understood or knew how to even start. I’ve searched through Books and a lot of RU-vid channels and for some reason your channel speaks out to me the most. Although I have no interest in becoming a Buddhist monk I will say that listening to your words make a lot of sense to me and have actually helped me thus far. I’m not angry all the time anymore I don’t wanna yank people out of their cars and beat them up anymore, I’m starting to see the beauty in my surroundings and even though I’ve always loved nature and I’ve done good deeds in my time I’m starting to see things a lot differently now. Thank you so much and I wish nothing but a happy life for you
Yes Fernando, take some time for yourself. Get still and observe yourself clearly. With this clarity, you can start to make changes. Sending you my blessings my friend. Keep doing the work diligently 🙂
Venerable Nick thank you so much for this video. I was married for forty years to the same woman I was never unfaithful to her and she was never unfaithful to me but after 40 years of marriage she decided she didn't want to be married to me anymore. I'd like you to breakup devastated me and I had a lot of anger and feelings of wanting to get revenge because of how she had damaged me psychologically materially and financially the teachings of the salt in the water so beneficial to me I want to keep putting water in my vessel so the salt gets more and more diluted and affects me less and less. I'll be coming back to this video a lot thank you so much for your wonderful teaching. You are truly teacher for all of us
I like to think that doing good deeds aren't "merits" but our souls simply "breathing" in order to live. The more good you do, the more you truly breathe.
@@augustebiz3176 I am not swallowing your poison. If you don't like it, then why are you here? Other than you are addicted to hate & you like to provoke arguments in social media in order to get your "fix".
Wow. This is your BEST video! I made notes of the 10 Deeds and I know I will be coming back to this video for reference. Your mum's words are so simple, yet so powerful. And so true! Really resonated with me. I love your point of view in your teachings because you have experience with civilian life, relationships, career, daily life and stresses. Thank you for sharing this wisdom!
Awww thank you so much. I'm glad the outline of the 10 meritorious deeds are helpful for you as well. That's what I love about Buddhism. The steps are very clear :) hope you are doing well my friend.
I got tears hearing about your sadness Venerable Nick. I have been there. Sending much love to you! I know it’s been a long time since (I started follow you here but not that long so just found this recently). Your mom sounds wise : )
That was so powerful… I too had a gut-wrenching break-up years ago. I kept an extremely busy schedule, doing as many activities as I could and exercising until I was emotionally and physically exhausted, but nothing worked. I was desperate to stop my pain. I realized I had to just suck it up and accept I was going to suffer for a time, so I started doing charity work, like working at a soup kitchen to feed homeless people. I found joy in doing for others and it helped me not think of my own situation. I wish I had this video many years ago, it would have given me more clarity of my situation. Thank you so much for sharing.
Listening to you narrate your mom's advice a vivid picture came up. Our mother earth is burdened with negative energy people. God is now adding more water by sending persons like you to clean us up. Thank you so much. Namaste. 🙏🌹
Thank you for sharing. It’s very hard to revisit that dark place. It still is. So for Venerable to be so brave to go there and from it teach us is very much appreciated. Take care.
Have been making major changes but this morning felt very restless. I realized after listening to this lecture that I have been tending to my mind (new habits and mindful changes), my body (working out, better diet, stopped smoking) but have ignored the spiritual aspects of my life (have retuned to meditating but ignored other spiritual actions). Mahalo for your time and meritorious effort to teach me Nick. 🥰🤙🏼🌺
Venerable Nick thank you so much for this video. I was married for forty years to the same woman I was never unfaithful to her and she was never unfaithful to me but after 40 years of marriage she decided she didn't want to be married to me anymore. I'd like you to breakup devastated me and I had a lot of anger and feelings of wanting to get revenge because of how she had damaged me psychologically materially and financially the teachings of the salt in the water so beneficial to me I want to keep putting water in my vessel so the salt gets more and more diluted and affects me less and less. I'll be coming back to this video a lot thank you so much for your wonderful teaching. You are truly teacher for all of us
'Moral conduct' resonated with me the most.. Acknowledging the sharing of the joy of merit.. the process of exchange. Loved the salt/water analogy. Thank you.
Cultivation of life is a journey and joy comes from within. As an indigenous person who has learned so much in the Buddhism teachings... Making new karma's through my merit's was a beautiful key to helping others in my life. Children need to see us leading by example and meditation is a way to stay focused on journey. Thank you again for your message.
Good morning Nick! I watched this video at 5:30 am with my journal in hand and I definitely took notes. It was beautiful because before starting your video my Mother who is in the Philippines requested food to be delivered to her house since they are on lockdown again there and I arranged the food delivery and then you started talking about good merits and I will remember to rejoice and savor the awesome feeling I have now sending my Mother not just food but so much love towards her. Thank you Nick for sharing this and know that this has elevated my energy and focus to carry on this journey. Peace be with you always.🕊
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much my friend. Change is already difficult so I think having simple and practical tools can help make our lives a bit easier 🙂🙂🙂
I can relate to your experience Nick I to felt like I couldn't overcome the pain of a breakup my marriage of 20 yrs. I was in the same painful situation finding your channel has turned my life around I'm creating Merit and feeling better trying to follow the Buddhist path training my mind thank You My friend your touching so many lives I just want you to know that, I love you my friend thanks again.
I don’t know if it was because of my comment a while back or many comments however I so appreciate you not having music in the background. I’m 65 years old and I have really struggled with ADD my whole life back in the old days people would just hit me. Obviously it didn’t stop talking too much or or other behaviors. Pretty much rejected by friends family teachers you name it. Somehow I managed enough to be able to support myself. So thank you thank you thank you for not having distracting background music. The roosters and natural stuff seem to not have the same effect upon. I hope you see this.
I've recently found this channel, and I love it. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has found your videos wildly helpful and insightful. With love from Finland ❤
Your videos are really helpful and motivating. I hope you would continue teaching us and inspiring us to be a better person. We really appreciate you Ven Nick
Thank you reverent Nick. So many teachings on the internet, but I made my choice: I am sticking to your teachings. So gentle and wise. Greetings from New Zealand🙏🏼❤️
Listening to Boonkiriya watthu 10 in English is another story for me. I've never pay attention to this topic this much. Rejoice in the merit of teaching the world this precious knowledge ka.
I am very happy to be part of buddhism, big fam of you sir, specially I am a #Buddhistdairy follower, Buddhist dairy also very near to 1k. I request all buddhist friends go and support buddhist dairy. So buddhism can spread entire universe. I am happy to be here. 🙏🙏
❤Much appreciation. This is a couple years old but thankful to see it now. Feel thanks to your mother as her story about the salt water is so helpful. Thank you to for sharing. Have been protected but it’s been years of long hell and repeated blocks that make no sense. As I said, protected or cushioned, but exhaustive efforts and plans get repeatedly wasted and outcome keeps repeating. Love your mother’s salt water explanation. Lived in Sun Diego and now in Asia. As I’m a woman, cannot do the same monk route as you did, but the simple story from your mother is something anyone anywhere can apply. Thank you for explaining more about it and expanding the story with the 10 Ways explanation. (Wrote a lot here but definitely appreciate this chat at this time.) Will apply the salt water story. Thank you for sharing. 🙏
It's really good to hear your experience and your mom's advice. The first lesson in Buddhism is good advice because we cannot change what has happened in the past but in order to move on we should be in present moment and avoid ruminating about it, it's kinda hard for me but I will try to this to move on and go on with my life even though my experience was really painful and hard to forget.
Thank you Mr. Keomahavong for sharing your wisdom, I am very grateful to be able to better myself with your help :) Whoever is reading this I hope you have a good day!
Teacher,I am listner of osho discourse and his teaching are related to lord Buddha.This practice has bought me a great transformation from non veg to veg, alcohol to non alcoholic, tremendous fear and anxiety to less fear,less ego,angerless,.But still,fear of doing wrong in my work place,fear of loosing near ones.I practice meditation in park, before going to bed,do gardening.But,I don't have spiritual teacher.please accept me as your student.I want to achieve happiness, fearlessness,and attain nirvana.
I listened to 10 Ways to Cultivate Goodness today. You defined "merit" in a way that I can finally make sense of this concept, without feeling skeptical. I am from a different background (originally Christian). We didn't have a concept of "merit". So it was new to me. The way most Thai people talk about it, it sounded like "buying your way into heaven". Your explanation made it make sense to me for the first time. I will need to listen to it again several times, to imprint it in my mind. I'm very happy with this. Thank you, and thanks to your mother.
Ven Nick, I recently found you thru Gail #fiftysister. I walk every morning and plan to listen to one of your vlogs every morning to catch up. Thank you for sharing your experience. I feel spiritually lighter since I found you. 🤲
Thank you very much Venerable nick To help I have made a list of the meritorious deeds 1. Dana or generosity 2. Moral conduct or virtue (the 5 or 8 precepts) 3. Meditation 4. Respect or reverence 5. Rendering service in helping others / volunteering 6. Transference of merits 7. Rejoice in others' merit 8. Teaching / sharing the Dhamma 9. Listening to the Dhamma 10. Correcting one's views (the Four Noble Truths)
WHAT A SWEET SENSITIVE LOVING MAN, IT WAS DEFINITELY HER LOSS. IT WAS THEIR CHILDREN'S LOSS TOO. YOU KNOW THAT KIND OF HEART AND SENSITIVITY IS WHAT GENETICALLY MAKES YOU A GREAT FATHER.
Monk Nick, thank you so much for sharing such a personal message with us and being vulnerable with your audience. Your analogies are always so clear to me. Thank you for your honesty and helping me along my journey in becoming a better person who is true to herself. Everyday, I just wake up and try my best not to do bad to others and myself, and do good. Again thank you for these instrumental videos, I find them so incredibly helpful.
Another inspirational video - your mom is a very wise lady. I have more salt in my life currently than I like and I have written down your ten tips, in order to incorporate more of them into my daily life….thank you for sharing your wisdom and life experience with us, this is what makes your videos so relevant, that you are able to talk about your life before you became a monk, and the sadness you went thru….those who have suffered always appeal more on a personal level because they are so relatable…..blessings to you, always.
Thank you for everything you teach and the wisdom you share, Nick! I do my best to apply these to my life, to be a better husband to my wife, a good example to our daughter, and a better person all around. You are greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your generosity, your sharing, your insight on goodness. Goodness, Kindness, Empathy, Compassion are what the world needs right now. It is time to act with the heart and with complete honesty towards each other. Sharing love and compassion are a good start. Be kind to one another, including yourself. Thank You Nick.
This was probably the most accurate video for me right now. I'm going through a big change myself these days, and sometimes, some days I feel really overwhelmed how to keep on this path, and sometimes I even find myself almost leaving this path. These videos, these advices help me so much to keep myself on track and even improve myself and my life. Nick, I can't thank you enough for sharing us your wisdom. You helped me so much already with your previous videos, and you still keep helping me. So thank you very much!
Thank you.Ven Nick.You answered one of my questions today.Today is my 52days of Meditation.Somedays are calm and some days can't get rid of the noise.Ill keep on going bcos it gives me more Joy.
WOW!!!! congratulations my friend. That's is a big deal. That's wonderful and keep it up. Like you said, don't attach to the outcome, but keep practicing daily. Well done Bernadette :)
