Empowerment October 24
Set 1 October 25-26
Set 2 October 27-28
Set 3 October 29-30
Set 4 October 31- November 1
Concluding ceremony on November 2

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The practice of the fasting ritual is an easy yet powerful means to clear away obstacles to physical and mental well-being. It brings the practitioner to the essence of the supreme secret of Avalokiteshvara, the compassionate expression of all buddhas.

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By reciting prayers, repeating the mantra of Avalokiteshvara and offering prostrations, all kinds of negative actions are purified and conditions favorable for spiritual growth will flourish.

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By taking the temporary eight precepts (avoiding killing, stealing, sex, lies, alcohol, high seats or beds, eating after noon, perfume, music and dance, jewelry, etc.), the conditions for experiencing happiness in this and future lives and, ultimately, attaining enlightenment, are created.

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The basics:

• The retreat will be led by Lama Padma Yontan Gyatso 
• You may attend as many sets as you would like - one or all.
• The retreat begins with the required empowerment and nyung-nay teachings on the evening of Saturday, October 24.
• Each nyung nay set is two days–a preliminary day and a complete fasting day.
• We will take the vows each day, starting at dawn on Sunday, October 25. We will renew the vows each morning.
• Meals will be vegetarian and served on the first day of each set. The second day is a complete fast--no liquids or food.

• The practice text is “Nyung Nay Fasting Ritual from the Kusum Gongdü Cycle revealed by Tromgé Khakyod Wangpo”, 2013 edition, published by Padma Publishing. It will be available for purchase if you do not have a copy.
• Retreat and fast ends at dawn on November 2nd. The concluding practice session ends mid-morning.
• Livestream available only for those who have previously participated in a nyung nay with Lama Padma. Please email events@chagdudgonpa.org
• You may attend as many sets as you would like - one or all.

Pricing:

• Empowerment | $25
• Zoom | $50 per set
• Local Commuter | $57 per set
• Outdoor Camping | $78 per set
• Indoor Camping | $89 per set
• Dormitory | $120 per set
• Shared Double Twin | $162 per set
• Single | $225 per set

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No one will be turned away for lack of funds! Sliding scales and scholarships are available. Please feel free contact the events office for more information. events@chagdudgonpa.org

Chagdud Gonpa Foundation members receive a 15% discount. Please use the same discount code used at Tibetan Treasures. (If you need the code please contact the events office.)

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