Buddhism Explained: Thai Monk Answers 10 Questions

Buddhism Explained Simply or Buddhism for Beginners. Listen to a Thailand Buddhist Monk answer 10 questions about life and monkhood in Thailand. This is Monk Chat, an innovative program at Wat Suan Dok in Chiang Mai, Thailand. If you want to know how to relieve stress or what is the meaning of life then this video is for you.
Phra KK is a wise and very kind monk who took time during his afternoon to answer a wide variety of questions. I have divided the video into chapters so you can navigate to the questions you are interested in hearing about.

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0:00 Introduction
1:21 Why Did You Become a Monk?
2:14 How Long Does it Take to Become a Monk?
3:47 What are the Pros and Cons of Monkhood?
5:25 What Advice Can You Give For A Long and Happy Life?
6:44 What is the Best Way To Explore Buddhism in Thailand?
8:32 Are Buddhist Monks allowed to use Cell Phones?
10:28 What is Your Most Amazing Spiritual Experience?
11:04 Most Important Part of Buddhism
11:48 What is the Best Way To Relieve Stress?
12:52 How Do You View Other Religions?
16:40 How Can We Participate in Temple Rituals?
19:10 Buddhist Monk's Blessing

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[eddiegoh]

Phra KK is a great teacher.. I learnt a lot from him in this short video than the hundreds of YouTube videos on Buddhism. You have outdone yourself this time Chris! Great and meaningful content🙏🏻😊

[cthgbs]

This is one of the best explanations about Buddhism. The Buddha is not a god, they don't worship the Buddha but it's a way of showing respect to him. Learn meditation to purity the mind & to train our monkey mind, learn to understand the truth of nature. Buddhism is not a religion, but it's a way of life. Be aware of what happened, let it happen and accept it.

[georgeh]

love them! one of the biggest reason that i love them is that they're not trying to hurt people with their religion or their believes..

[jaredspencer]

If anyone is interested in some practical applications of buddhism to daily life, check out any of the books by Ajahn Chah, a famous monk from the Thai forest tradition mentioned at 5:10. He was well known for speaking plainly about down-to-earth buddhism.

[TheSewingwithLove]

I am Thai, and living in Bangkok, Thailand. And I am Buddhism. Thanks a lot to Christ to make this vdo. And give my respect to Phra KK to explain all about Buddhist in the right way, also can explain in English very well. ขอน้อมกราบสาธุในธรรมเจ้าค่ะ 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[newArts]

ฟังไปเรื่อยๆ และศรัทธาในตัวพระอาจารย์มาก อธิบายง่าย ยิ้มแย้ม เข้าถึงง่ายเรียบง่าย สาธุ สาธุ สาธุ

[rc]

Okay, this was great. I've practiced Buddhism for decades and have an M.A. in Buddhist studies; in my opinion Phra KK's insight and knowledge of fundamental Buddhist doctrine combined with his talent at communicating hint at a depth of understanding thats highlights his path towards enlightenment. Just a joy to listen, learn, and experience his insight. I've got to meet him!

[AbuShenab]

KK!! I was with him at one of his meditation classes. He is fantastic- definitely the real deal. His sense of humor is great also!! Please do more videos like this!!! Heck - KK is a FANTASTIC teacher - why not a series of videos with just him. (Donate to his Wat for his time maybe). GREAT video!!!

[wanaraz]

I don't know how to put this in words very well but his last thought and words to the world actually moved me quite a bit. I felt a sensation in my body. Hard to explain but there is power in his words. I am going to try and be better in this world.

[andyleewc]

Phra KK speaks perfect English and articulates the philosophy of Buddhism so well. Truly impressive! Thanks so much for making this video. I wish you well Chris and peace to all!

[ThailandThomas]

Great video Chris. I have lived in Thailand for over twenty years and been a Buddhister long and even I learned a few things.

[rollinloudasf]

Listening to him is so calming. Thank you for Buddha's advice and thank you for making this video. 🙏🙏🙏🕯 Love, light, good health and continuous prosperity to those who watched this video and see this comment 🕯🙏🙏🙏🕯

[kevinandtanya]

👋🏻Hey Chris and Phra KK, thank you for asking and answering our questions. 😊So proud to have Phra KK answer them and it helped us to understand Buddhism. He is such a good teacher and is very easy to understand. 😊This was absolutely great and the information was so enlightening.❤️Stay Sane and keep your awesome videos coming. 🙏Phra KK thank you! and Chris thank you as well for doing what you do! ❤️🇨🇦

[bryanincognito]

Wonderful. He taught me so much and love buddhist religion. Satu Satu Satu 🙏

[samuelfurr]

Thanks for sharing my question! Coming from a Christian background it is always interesting to see how other cultures and beliefs views others from other religions. I think it's great that you can have friends from other religions and beliefs, even though we all don't believe the same way, at the end of the days we're all humans and should attempt to be kind and show love to one another! :)

[EddieAppell]

Wow, one of my absolute favorite videos of yours Chris! Phra KK was so eloquent and spoke such amazing English. I loved his answers. When we were in Chiang Mai a few years ago we did a Monk Chat at Wat Chedi Luang and it was one of the highlights of our 4 week trip to Thailand! Highly recommended to anyone visiting Chiang Mai

[xavierkoolat]

Chris, thank you for a most beautiful revelation into the thoughts of Phra KK, a most beautiful and wonderful, thoughtful individual. How amazing it would be if the rest of the world could be his students to learn how to live a better life. You, Chris, have graciously provided a needed platform for someone as understanding and learned as Phra KK in your video. How fortunate am I to have experienced your presentation of Phra KK's wisdom and love. Thank you.

[BazW]

Now that was one of the best videos I have ever watched, Buddhism has been a great interest to me since I have been going to Thailand, I do wish I had known more about it in my younger days..

[frankweston]

We enjoyed this conversation very much Chris and although I get into Buddhism before ever finding Thailand, it was refreshing to her this man articulate so wonderfully well the teachings of Sidharta Gotema. Personally, I try to follow the five basic preceps of Buddhism because it makes perfect sense to me. Not to kill, not to steal, not to lie or commit adultery are honourable notions. It's the fifth one that I have most trouble with and that is not to be intoxicated. It is of course logical to refrain from having a few beers but as an Englishman to not be intoxicated is a very big ask! In truth though, when I hear people say " You only live once" I say, how do you really know?! We all like to think we have the answer to everything but the wisest way to deal with the question, " What is the meaning of life?" is to say " "I don't know." Be an agnostic like me because any other directive is arrogance personified.

[WildCharles]

Awesome I met him when I was in Thailand too! Then I searched Thai Buddhism and this was the first video. Great to hear more wisdom from him.