Nyungnay
14 & 15 April | 06:30 – 18:00 (Tues), 06:30 – 18:30 (Wed)
Venue | Compassion Kadampa Meditation Centre, 2 Station Rd, South Gosforth NE3 1QD.
Fasting and Purification Retreat
15 April is Buddha’s Enlightenment Day. We celebrate this auspicious day by engaging in the Nyungnay Purification Ritual Practice which will take place over 2 days 14th & 15th April.
Nyungnay is a special fasting and purification practice performed in conjunction with prostrations and prayers to Thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara, the nature of our Guru’s compassion. This is a very powerful method for purifying negativity of body, speech, and mind, and for pacifying delusions such as strong attachment and anger. It is also a special way of improving our minds of love, compassion, and receiving the compassionate blessings of Avalokiteshvara.
* You are welcome to join any or all sessions, as long as you receive the Mahayana Precepts at 6:30am that day.
- Day One: We abstain from all meals except lunch. A vegetarian lunch will be available at the Centre, and you can book it when you make your online booking.
- Day Two: Traditionally this day is a full fast including fasting from drinking. Although it is strongly recommended, it is not compulsory.
Everyone is warmly welcome to join us for this special retreat.
Gen Kelsang Norden
Gen Norden is a Kadampa Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Compassion Kadampa Meditation Centre. She has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism and meditation across the US and the UK for over 30 years.
Gen Norden has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with students, which she presents with warmth and clarity.
Day 1 (Tuesday 14 April)
06:30 – 07:00 | Mahayana Precepts
07:00 – 08:15 | Session 1
10:00 – 11:15 | Session 2
15:00 – 16:15 | Session 3
17:00 – 18:00 | Heart Jewel ~ chanted prayers (optional)
Day 2 (Wednesday 15 April)
06:30 – 07:00 | Mahayana Precepts
07:00 – 08:15 | Session 1
10:00 – 11:15 | Session 2
15:00 – 16:15 | Session 3
17:00 – 18:30 | Offering to the Spiritual Guide ~ chanted prayers (optional)
Cost
Free.
A vegetarian lunch is available at the Centre on Day 1 - Tuesday 14th.
Please book if you would like lunch, so we know how many to cater for. Suggested donation: £5.
