What to expect?

Nyungnay fasting and purification retreat 11-13 April Spend 2 days with Thousand- Armed Avalokiteshvara, the nature of the Guru's compassion. On this powerful retreat we emphasise purifying negative karma and generate strong compassion for all living beings. The retreat is performed with the prayer booklet 'Drop of essential nectar' and wraps around the practice of the Mahayana Precepts. The retreat is suitable for all levels although consists fasting and prostrations. The retreat is unguided so it is important to attend the introduction. Retreat details: This practice is done over 2 days with the Mahayana Precepts (a promise to avoid all negative actions for 24 hours) taking place at the beginning of each day. 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. 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. Those unable to engage in a complete fast may participate in sessions on the second day provided they take Precepts on that day Friday 7:30-8:30pm Introduction Saturday: 6:30-7:15:Precepts 7:15-8:30 session 1 10-11:30 session 2 12:30 Precepts lunch 4-5:30 session 3 Sunday: 6:30-7:15 Precepts 7:15-8:30 Session 1 10-11:30 session 2 12:30 Precepts lunch is applicable 4-5:30 Session 3