05/08/2024 – 05/24/2024
Led by Lama Nyima Tsering
Lama Nyima Tsering led 8 consecutive Nyungnes.
5am – noon & 2 – 6pm
This was a purification retreat of Chenrezig with austerities, which will be done during Saga Dawa, a commemoration of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing away into parinirvana.
The actual Saga Dawa day was May 23.
thank you Kathy Osborn for the photos
*Nyungne Schedule
First Day: Only lunch is taken, but liquids are allowed all day.
Second Day: A complete fast without food or drink.
Third day of a Nyungne or the Last Day: Nyungne ends in the morning with a breaking of the fast provided. 5-8 am
*Nyine:
Partial fast as described on the first day.
Cost of drinks and lunch for the 8 nyungnes: $240
Cost of one nyungne or Nyine: $30
About the Practice of Nyungne
More details about the nyungne practice can be found here.
Rest for the Fortunate by Bardor Tulku Rinpoche
Rest for The Fortunate is an explanation of the history and practice of nyungne, the purification practice centered on the 1000-Arm Avalokiteshvara.
Available at the KPL Bookstore.