10 Ways to Cultivate Goodness| A Monk's Guide

Which of the 10 Meritorious Deeds resonates with you the most?

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 YouTube 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

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.

Love the noises of animals and nature

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!

Thank you so much for the Salt in the cup of water analogy, It is life-changing and I will forever be thankful that you shared it. Ramon

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.

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.🕊

Good night everyone!

I love how logical this is. It makes change seem more obtainable. Thank you for these videos!

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

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. 🙏🌹

She is very wise now that is a proverb

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 ❤

Thank you so much, Venerable Nick 🙏☀️😊

Great lesson Venerable Nick.May you be Well and Happy.🙏

Revising the lesson today. Thanks Ven Nick again. Love from Singapore.

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