10 Daily Reminders For a Better Life | A Monk’s Approach
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Published 2021-07-22
As Buddhist monks in the monastery, it's important that we take each day to practice reflection. These are the "10 Daily Reminders" that we consider and contemplate each evening to make sure we continue to improve our practice. This list is an outline of how we as Buddhist monks train ourselves. I share this so you can use it as a reference to apply to your daily life. Take out a sheet of paper, write them down, and apply what fits with your daily situation. I hope this helps. #monks #monklife #reflection
0:00 Intro
3:35 Reminder 1 - How was our thoughts, speech and action?
6:42 Reminder 2 - Not being choosy and using essentials with care and consideration
10:26 Reminder 3 - What can we do to improve our conduct, what bad habits to give up, and what good habits to develop?
11:47 Reminder 4 - How well did we observe the precepts?
15:13 Reminder 5 - What would the Buddha say about our conduct and observance of precepts?
17:13 Reminder 6 - Remind ourselves that we are bound to be parted from all.
19:46 Reminder 7 - Remind ourselves that we all live under the Law of Kamma
21:52 Reminder 8 - What good have we done today to purify our mind?
23:58 Reminder 9 - Have peace and quiet – physically and mentally – and to set aside time for meditation.
28:14 Reminder 10 - How well did you meditate?
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All Comments (21)
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Which of these 10 daily reminders resonate with you?
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1. Generate peace by proper thinking, speaking and acting. 2. Don’t be choosy in what you eat. The purpose of food is to sustain the body, not to indulge in pleasure and fun. 3. Give up bad habits and develop good habits. 4. Think where and how you can do better. 5. Look at your conduct from the outside, from an ideal point of view. 6. Ask yourself, “How much more do I need?” You won’t be able to take all your possessions to the grave. 7. Remember about Karma. For every action there is a reaction even if no one sees you, and good actions bring positive results. 8. Think what good you have done today. Don’t forget that time is passing. Train yourself fast because our lifetime is limited. Do what is good now. 9. Live peacefully and quietly physically and mentally. Like you clean your body with a shower every day, set aside time for meditation in order to clear your mind from fear, worry, anger and other emotions. Let them settle down. This will allow you to see yourself, other people and the situation clearly and save you from trouble, chaos and conflicts. Be by yourself and let your mind rest even for a short while. 10. Improve your meditation each day. The goal is to train your mind to see yourself, other people and things clearly, to see the reality. The tool for this is meditation. Your mind should be peaceful. You should calm yourself from inside out, develop yourself. To become a loving, kind and compassionate person genuinely, your mind should be peaceful, bright and positive. Slowing down, getting still, looking at how you’re living, what you’re doing, coming to a stop, seeing things for what they are, becoming conscious, mindful and aware is a key to success. Otherwise, you’ll be always reacting the same way you used to.
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I was once that person that always needed something on like the radio, television, Youtube etc even while sleeping. Once I started meditating I realized what was happening and I’m so much more at peace now
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Listening to you is like meditation, I don't think of anything else except every word you said. Thank you.
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What stood out to me is to take time to notice our patterns of thinking and behaving so that we can stop the cycles that are hindering us from becoming genuinely loving, kind human beings. To have a bright, clear and peaceful mind.
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I quit smoking cigarettes and cigars, which was a fight and personal struggle for me. I thank Buddha for His teachings, knowledge, and great wisdom experiences in life.
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I'm going through a very sad phase of my life. I watch your videos everyday. I feel so much better dear Nick. Thank you
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When I spend time watching a video I’m looking for upliftment, inspiration, information and mostly the kindness and compassion of the one speaking. You have it all - I always know what my time spent with you will be 💚🙏
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YouTube needs a heart/love button for vlogs like these. A lot to digest. Wow. Made me cry but provides a lot of clarity. Khob khun kha.🙏🏼
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Always love your advice. I am a teenager trying to build great habits & your videos bring a lot of light! Thank you for always being so encouraging☀️
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Dear venerable Nick, No amount of words can express our gratitude to you for your work. Thank you very much 🙏🏻. Sadhu Sadhu
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Honarable Keomahavong,Sadhu,Sadhu,Sadhu….Respect.
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I have not been giving my brain and mind rest. I will really work on this point! The shower analogy was great.
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Please keep the videos coming, I truly learn from them.
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"The mind is the lens to the outside world". These words will stay with me, and they make so much sense. With a pure mind - or clear lens, we can see the world for what it is. Thank you, Ven. Nick.
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Thank you Dear Nick, I so appreciate you ❤❤🇦🇺🇦🇺
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Wonderful Teachings As I'm doing the washing up I listen but also am Mindful that my mind is not focused on either Which teaches me, that I am not being Mindful. Which guides me. Thank You
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I’m a therapist.. you are doing great work.. always a joy to Liston and magnify the energy.. thank you 🙏🏽 sending you blessings from NYC♥️
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Thank you for your gift of spiritual teaching! If more people saw your videos and applied your teaching to their lives, we would have a much better world.
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Thank you sir for your teachings. Lots of regards from Nepal.
