Nyungne: A Fasting and Purification Retreat

TIME: 7:00 AM – 8:15 PM

COST: $20 (free for Silver and Gold benefactors)

Nyungne is a special fasting and purification retreat which is done in conjunction with the Buddha of Compassion spiritual practice.  Through fasting we can understand the sufferings of others and increase our compassion for them, as well as purify our own negative karma.  During this retreat we abstain from all meals except for a vegetarian lunch and drink only water throughout the day.

Students should avoid wearing perfume, makeup, and jewelry during this retreat.

RETREAT SCHEDULE

7:00 am – 7:30 am: Precepts – The Eight Mahayana Vows
7:30 am – 8:45 am: Chanted Prayers & Prostrations
10:00 am – 11:15 am: Chanted Prayers & Prostrations
4:00 pm – 5:15 pm: Chanted Prayers & Prostrations
7:30 pm – 8:15 pm: Heart Jewel with Meditation (optional)

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PAYMENT

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Teacher

Julie Francisco is the Resident Teacher of Kalpa Bhadra Kadampa Buddhist Center. Julie has studied and taught Kadampa Buddhism for many years. She has also engaged in extensive meditation retreat and is well-qualified to introduce others into Buddha’s teachings and meditation practices. She previously served as the Education Program Coordinator at Amitayus Kadampa Buddhist Center in Philadelphia while also working a regular job in the corporate sector. Julie shows a clear example of how to be a modern, lay Buddhist practitioner in a busy city, and presents Buddha’s teachings in an eloquent and inspiring manner.