Eight Nyungne Retreat ending on Saga Dawa

 05/08/2024 – 05/24/2024    

Thousand-armed Chenrezig

Led by Lama Nyima Tsering

Lama Nyima Tsering will lead 8 consecutive Nyungnes.

Please note that the 8 consecutive Nyungnes actually start one day earlier than was previously shown.

You can also come for a single Nyungne or Nyingne* which will start on:
8th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 22nd (May 23 is Saga Dawa)

Coupons will not be accepted for this retreat, as the cost of food, is the KPL cost.

Lodging is separate.

5am – noon & 2 – 6pm

This is for in-person participation only.

This is 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 is May 23.

*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.