Nyungnay Purifying Ritual Practice
April 13 – 15 | Preliminary Guide Retreat
with Gen Samten Kelsang
Registration Opens February 18 at 2pm
Come celebrate Buddha’s enlightenment day! Nyungne is a beloved practice engaged in every year to honor and remember Buddha’s enlightenment.
This special purification and fasting practice is performed together with prayers and prostrations to the Thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. It is very powerful for purifying negativity and strong delusions such as desirous attachment and anger. It is also a special method for receiving blessings and improving our experience of love, compassion, and bodhichitta.
Schedule:
Monday:
Introduction: 7 – 8:30pm
Tuesday:
Precepts: 6:30 – 7am
Session 1: 7:30 – 8:45am
Session 2: 11am – 12:15pm
Session 3: 4:30 – 6pm
Wednesday:
Precepts: 6:30 – 7am
Session 1: 7:30 – 8:45am
Session 2: 11am – 12:15pm
Session 3: 4:30 – 6pm
Teacher:
Gen Samten Kelsang: Resident Teacher of KMC New York
One of Venerable Geshe‑la’s senior disciples with decades of meditative and teaching experience, Gen Samten Kelsang oversees the spiritual program at KMC New York, and teaches throughout the US and around the world. He is renowned for the clarity of his teachings, ability to help students improve their practice, and his skill in leading practitioners to profound meditative insights.
Registration Details:
There are three parts to registration: course fee, accommodations and meals. Certain types of accommodation may require booking for the full event. Dorm and BYO camping accommodations are usually available by the night. Please confirm availability at booking. Our meals are vegetarian, with vegan and wheat-free options, and are cooked onsite by our resident chef. You can book the entire event or just part of the event.
Course Fee: $20
Accommodations: based on booking
Meals: $10/each lunch or dinner
Membership Discount:
Basic: no discount | Standard: 50% | Plus: 100%