I Was A Buddhist Monk

Aria takes a break from any wild antics to recount his time spent at a Buddhist monastery in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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[aaronsinson]

He left the four nations when they needed him the most

[jdamourep]

Something tells me he didn't learn Airbending.

[nikarun]

I‘m a Buddhist, and god knows how grateful I am EVERYDAY for finding this religion, and applying it to my everyday life. Buddhism really is just a way of life like Aria said. I'd rather say Buddhism is education to life rather than a religion. Thank you Buddha for leaving us the greatest give one can ever receive!

[hahahahuh]

Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked. Only the Avatar, master of all four elements, could stop them. But when the world needed him most, he vanished. A hundred years passed and my brother and I discovered the new Avatar, an airbender named Aang. And although his airbending skills are great, he still has a lot to learn before he's ready to save anyone. But I believe Aang can save the world.

[taopanda]

I am a Mexican girl...I really felt relaxed when I went to a Buddhist temple in China.
It was beautiful... my dad joked that he was gunna put me into the monastery ( I was 14 at that time).
Honestly, I do want to spend time in a monastery before I go to medical school. Just to prepare a lifetime of dedication to medicine and I want to prepare my mindset. Alrighty, let's save money xD

[missxshaayyy]

I love that buzzfeed explores many cultures, that others are not aware of. I absolutely love this video and not just because I’m Thai and Buddhist myself. 😂😁😁😁

[zuzannahelena]

Aria makes the best videos. Loves that he is exploring topics I know nothing about and is not scared to takle topics others dont explore. You go Aria!

[sahilvarma]

Aria: Tells us about how buddhism is a way of life instead of a religion and explaining his lifestyle


People on the internet : WheRe are ThE aiR BeNdeR Tat00s

[beneciaemma]

"once you have the head shaved, the eyebrows shaved, you look like a monk"

soo we gotta shave jeffrey star's head i kinda wanna see him become a monk lmao

[Aceinit]

Finally a meaningful video from Buzzfeed

[shyguitargirl]

I'm a Buddhist woman now, but as a child everyone was trying to put me into Christianity, which didn't resonate with me at all. It just didn't make sense to me and so I decided to not have a religion for a while. I focused on spirituality for a bit until I learned more about Buddhism whilst living in Thailand. I felt like this was something that was logical and reasonable, so I began believing what the religion believed. I hope that some day I can become a Buddhist nun just for a bit. :)

[carenzaprice]

I’ve been learning about Buddhism pretty intensely recently for exam prep and this is so refreshing for me. To hear Aria’s personal experience rather than just reading facts off a page, it’s really nice

[magentalilies]

Aria gives peace to my mind and soul.
And makes me moist all at the same time.

[laurahenriquez]

I became a Buddhist a year ago and love that it’s being talked about. It is a religion that is not talked about often. I dont understand why people should asocciate you filming videos with cam models qith your religion because they’re people as well, it doesnt make you less religious or less of a good person.

[CaptainCloudy]

I’m a Thai person and loved what you were talking about. Buddhism never forces you to follow but it’s kind of like a suggestion on how to go on with your life as happy as possible. That’s how I see it.

[NickKeomahavongOfficial]

Awesome. Love your story. I went to become a monk in Thailand as well. Going back again in July 😁

[danielitamb]

I'm so attract to this man and his mind

[saboo_]

I once had a co-worker who was a monk in Tibet, he said he left the monastery temporarily to take care of his mom. While in his 'hiatus' he had sex and realized he could never go back.

[pointerryan]

How long it took for them eyebrows to grow back I wonder

[meena]

Okay, but where are his air bending tattoos.