Why LESS is MORE | A Monk Explains Minimalism

Why LESS is MORE | A Monk Explains Minimalism

In a world where we are taught to want more and acquire more, Buddhist monks on the other hand, seek the opposite. We want less. (and please understand the word "want" with proper context). In this video, I wanted to share how having less can bring peace.

Many men from around the world have come to Thailand to ordain to be Buddhist monks, and many of them report that having less actually brought them inner peace. I wanted to share some insight into why that is. I hope you enjoy and can take this concept to apply to your daily life. #monks #monk #minimalist #buddhistmonks

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0:00 Intro
3:52 Difference between monks and lay people
4:32 Minimalism
10:20 One reason people suffer

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[NickKeomahavongOfficial]

What in your life do you NOT need and can get rid of?

[mochiwaffles]

Simple things like drinking coffee, working out, walking my dog, and listening to music are enough to make me feel content and peaceful. It's the ability to appreciate the little things in life that make us feel whole.

[karmas_coming]

I just moved and it's amazing how little I can live with. I have a bed, desk & chair, mini fridge, dresser. And a great open space. I don't see that as empty space, it's space filled with peace.

[genem.]

In the end, the things that you own, end up owning you🤔

[corinnebrown]

I have naturally curly hair. It's low maintenance. I don't go clothes shopping...I recycle...I have 4 pairs of shoes. I work with plants outside, so live in my work boots. I don't even follow trends.. just my own. I live remotely, no TV. No stereo, I do have a small car! I hike on coastal paths...or in the woods, all near me. I am vegan, don't eat out... I have no debt & a minimum wage job. I don't feel I need more. I guess easy for me as no children! By choice! I live in Cornwall, beautiful part of the UK.

[kenwilliamsvoice]

Americans have storage units stuffed full to the brim with stuff. Stuff we don't even remember that we own. It's crazy. It's insane. It's psychotic. Your video is refreshing.

[alexsandradaclan]

when you are young, you want to experience life but when you are getting older you just want peace and genuine happiness.

[tycwdcq]

fewer possesions, less worries, and more time for self-growth.

[quorrakai]

Stop living your life for other people. Stop caring what people think. Delete all social media. Live your life for YOU. Focus on the positive. Meditate. Get out in nature. Treat your fellow human and animal with love and respect. 😊🌺🌷

[coldnoodleface]

Gandhi's 5 Keys to Simple Living
1. Accumulate Little
2. Eat Simple Food
3. Dress Simply
4. Lead a Simple, Stress-Free Life
5. Let Your Life Be Your Message

[spirostathos]

Remember, we came into this earth with nothing and we leave this earth with nothing ! Peace to all. ☺😊😀

[nguyenkhanho]

Many times I saw rich people around me worrying about too many things and not having true happiness, I realized that being rich is not at all my goal. Now I'm searching for true wisdom, peaceful lifestyle through my habits.

[TheOfficialCaseMade]

I'm currently living in a van with my girlfriend, and the process of condensing my belongings to the bare necessary has been very eye-opening. I had accumulated so many things; as a guitarist, I fell into "How many guitars do I need? Just one more" and ended up with 30 at one point. As a car/motorcycle lover I had five cars and five motorcycles, all needing various repairs and maintenance. I had twelve pairs of shoes and almost TWO HUNDRED tee shirts. I remember trying to sell and give things away, being surrounded by a sea of things that I thought I loved and needed to be happy... and feeling imprisoned. I was tied to a place I didn't want to be, drowinging in things that I have traded precious years of my life to own. As I continue living nomadically, I'm learning more and more what I really need to be happy and it is surprisingly not very much. I realize that the more things I get rid of, the more free I feel.

[lornasandoval]

I agree! The simpler you are, the less things to worry about. Simplicity is beauty.

[tranquilityrelaxationsounds]

This is a beautiful way of living. Monks are the original minimalists. We as humans will always want more, as long as there is someone else to compare to- it's seriously damaging and something we need to train our minds to stop doing

[stevenpace]

After you remove the clutter and excess from your life, what is left over tells you who you really are.

[braxxian]

I discovered minimalism a few years back. Best day f my life. I now work part time with a lot less stuff and a lot more time.

[AmyK]

It’s about quality over quantity. Simplicity gives you a quality life. You don’t need to be a monk to live by these principles. You can apply in your normal life.

[deebrown]

I’m not sure why but I instantly became calm watching this . Peace in this chaos is what I’m looking for .

[Cosmicsurfpro]

Imagine if the whole planet thought like this! Drop the ego and connect