Nyungnay Retreat

What to expect?

Nyungne Fasting & Purification Retreat – unguided This two day retreat, which is done in conjunction with Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara practice, is very powerful for purifying negative karma of body, speech, and mind, pacifying strong delusions and increasing our compassion. This practice involves taking the Mahayana precepts (a promise to avoid all harmful actions of body, speech and mind for 24 hours), conjoined with the practice of prostrations. Through this we improve our practice of discipline and our mind of compassion. In order to participate in this retreat, you must take precepts each morning you participate. You may engage in one or two days of the retreat but please note it is not possible to drop in to individual sessions. Retreat details This practice is done over two days, with the eight Mahayana precepts being taken at the beginning of each day. On the first day it is customary to abstain from all meals apart from lunch. On the second day we engage in a complete fast, abstaining from all food and drink for 24 hours. On both days, we do three sessions of meditation, combining prostrations with chanted meditation. Those who are unable to engage in a complete fast can participate in the sessions on the second day, provided they take the Mahayana precepts on that day. Gen Kelsang Lamchen, the Resident Teacher of KMC Bristol, will give an introduction to the Retreat on Friday evening from 7.30 – 8.30pm. For those who are new to this retreat and wish to participate in the retreat you must attend this introductory talk. The sessions in this retreat do not contain teachings, but guidance will be given to you on how to engage in the retreat. Session times: Introduction 7:30-8:30pm Please note - participants who are new to this retreat must attend this introduction. Saturday & Sunday Precepts: 6:30 am Session 1: 7:10am Session 2: 11am Session 3: 4pm