This special fasting and purification practice is performed on Buddha’s Enlightenment Day in conjunction with Eleven-faced Avalokiteshvara. It is very powerful for purifying negative karma of body, speech and mind, and for pacifying strong delusions such as desirous attachment and hatred. It is also a special method for receiving blessings and improving our experience of love, compassion and bodhichitta.
A qualified Nyungnay practice includes completion of and keeping the the Mahayana Precepts followed by 3 sessions of Avalokiteshvara practice for two consecutive days. The first day of fasting includes just one meal at lunch with liberal liquids throughout the day. The second day of fasting involves sustaining from all food and drink, including water, for 24 hours. This practice is an extraordinary method to increase our compassion, accumulate a wealth of merit and purify heavy negative karma.
Individual sessions are open to everyone.
Day 1
Mahayana Precepts:6:30-7:15am
Session 1: 7:15-8:30am
Session 2: 10-11:15am
Precepts Lunch: 12:30-1:30pm
Session 3: 4:00-5:30pm
Day 2
Buddha’s Enlightenment Day
Mahayana Precepts:6:30-7:15am
Session 1: 7:15-8:30am
Session 2: 10-11:15am
Precepts Lunch (if applicable): 12:30-1:30pm
Session 3: 4:00-5:30pm
OSG 6:30-8pm
