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Nyung Ne Retreat May 2026 Nelson
Please read below if this retreat is suitable for you.
Dear Sangha,
I would like to lead a Nyung Ne semi fasting retreat at Gaden Tashi Choling Retreat Centre in Nelson, British Columbia from Sunday 3rd until Sunday 10th May 2026 during the holy month of Vesak: Lord Buddha’s birth, attainment of Enlightenment and entering Parinirvana.
The purpose of doing Nyung Ne retreat is for the purification of negative Karma, developing compassion and accumulating much merit.
The Nyung Ne retreat is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist fasting and purification practice associated with Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara).
It is widely practiced in Tibetan Buddhism especially among the Gelug and Kagyu sects.
Nyung Ne retreat can be done in 2 days, 4 days, 6 days or 8 days.
It is an intensive retreat.
I would like to lead an 8 day retreat.
REQUIREMENT TO DO NYUNG NE:
The Empowerment of four armed Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara)
Guidance from a qualified Guru is strongly recommended.
BENEFIT OF DOING NYUNG NE PRACTICE
The benefit of doing Nyung Ne practice is purification of heavy negative Karma,
Reducing pressure and stress from work and eating too much food.
It could make you fit and healthy.
Strengthens compassion and Bodhicitta.
Helps overcome obstacles.
Creates the causes for good rebirth and ultimately; the realization of enlightenment.
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS:
Not recommended for:
Pregnant or breastfeeding
Those with serious illness: such as kidney disease, heart disease, gout.
History of eating disorders.
Chronic medications (blood pressure meds, lithium, antidepressants, steroids etc.)
THE STRUCTURE OF THE RETREAT
The structure of a standard Nyung Ne 8 day retreat
Total silence is required from retreatants
Every day we will take the Eight Mahayana precepts before sunrise
We will have four sessions daily, in person and on zoom:
(6:30am to 5:30pm with breaks each day)
Each session we will practice the sadhana of Chenrezig and recite the mantra.
Fasting, Silence, Prostrations and Mantra recitation
1. First day: we only eat one meal (lunch) No breakfast, no dinner.
Diet: Will be vegetarian only. No meat, eggs, garlic, onion or alcohol.
Drink water and tea.
If you attend in person in the temple, lunch will be potluck.
2. Second day is a more intense day:
No food at all
No tea or coffee
Only water and personal medication
The third, fifth and seventh days will follow the structure of the first day above
The fourth, sixth and eighth days will follow the structure of the second day above
Please read the Eight Mahayana precepts sadhana that is attached to find out details of the precepts, rules and protocol.
Also please acquaint yourself with the Four Arm Chenrezig sadhana.
Many blessings and I am looking forward to this retreat in May
Rinpoche