Nyugnay Fasting & Purification Retreat - 16th to 18th April 2021
Fri Apr 16, 18:30 - Sun Apr 18, 17:00
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Nyugnay Fasting & Purification Retreat 16 - 18 April with Gen Mila
Every year we celebrate this event with a traditional two-day fasting purification practice known as Nyungnay, using the practice known as Drop of Essential Nectar. During this practice, we emphasize compassion, the very heart of enlightenment, by engaging in prostrations to 1,000 armed Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion.
It is very powerful for purifying negative karma of body, speech, and mind, and for pacifying strong delusions such as desirous attachment and hatred. It is also a special method for receiving blessings and improving our experience of love, compassion, and Bodhichitta.
Wrapped within the practice of Mahayana Precepts, it involves fasting and making three sessions of prostrations, with the sadhana "Drop of Essential Nectar," over two days. Usually, the second day is accompanied by a full fast, although strongly recommended, this is not compulsory. Everyone is welcome to join us for this special retreat.
We will be using the prayer booklet 'Drop of Essential Nectar', which is available for purchase in our shop if you wish.
If you are new it is essential that you attend the Friday night introduction session.
Schedule
Friday 16th
18:30 – 19:30 - Introduction to the Retreat
Saturday 17th
Precepts: 06h30 - 07h00
Session 1: 07h00 - 08h30
Session 2: 10h00-11h20
Session 3: 15h00-16h20
Heart Jewel Prayers: 16h15 - 17h30
Sunday 18th
Precepts: 06h30 - 7h00
Session 1: 07h00-08h30
Session 2: 10h00 - 11h20
Heart Jewel Prayers: 14h00-14h45
Session 3: 15h30 - 16h50
How to join in?
Online
Download Zoom. (free). Once purchased your ticket, insert the Zoom ID and Password into your Zoom - Join a Meeting, add your first name, and you will automatically be connected to the class. You don't need to sign in to Zoom.
In Person
Please be at the Centre by 06 : 20 for Taking the Precepts on both Saturday and Sunday. Please do bring your own Precepts lunch. We have water on sale and tea and coffee is supplied as a refreshment.