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Nyungnay Fasting & Purification Retreat

  • DATE & TIME

    Introductory Talk: Saturday 10 April | 11am – 12.30pm

    Retreat Wednesday 14 – Thursday 15 April 2021

    This introductory talk and retreat will be available online only. 

    The recording of the talk will be available to watch catch-up until Wednesday 14 April.  Please book before the scheduled time of the talk to register.

  • Retreat Level

    Every body is welcome to attend this retreat but for anyone new to the practice we would strongly recommend attending the introductory talk on Saturday.

  • FEE & BOOKING

    Introductory Talk – £5.  Free for members.

    The retreat is free of charge.

    The link to all of the retreat sessions will remain the same.
    Please click on the following link at the session time to join: Join Here

Online Introductory Talk

£5.00

Retreat Info

Introductory Talk

Gen Chokga will explain the main points of the practice on Saturday to help you prepare and appreciate the great benefits of this precious Kadampa practice which comes around only once a year – on Buddha’s Enlightenment Day.

The Retreat

This annual retreat is a special opportunity to purify negativity and pacify our bad mental habits, such as strong attachment and anger.  It can also greatly improve our experiences of love, compassion and bodhichitta.

The practice is normally done over two days, although we can practice for one day if we wish.  Each day consists of three sessions, which include prayers and prostrations to Thousand Armed Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion.

We begin each day by taking the Eight Mahayana Precepts.  These are special one-day vows, or promises, to refrain from particular actions which disturb our minds, or the minds of others.  On the first day we abstain from all food apart from lunch*.  On the second day we engage in a complete fast, abstaining from all food and drink for twenty four hours.  Although such a practice is extremely valuable as a way of purifying our mind, if our health or circumstances do not permit, we can practice the second day in the same way as the first.

Unless we are very familiar with this practice, it is advisable to attend the introductory talk on Saturday 10 April (available for three days afterwards as a recording).

*Our lunch should be eaten before or at 12.30pm.  It should not include eggs, meat, fish, alcohol, garlic, onions or spices.

Introductory Talk

The introductory talk will be given by Gen Kelsang Chokga

Prayer Booklet

During the retreat we will be using the prayer booklet Drop of Essential Nectar which is available to purchase in paperback or downloadable format from Tharpa Publications.

Schedule

Saturday 10 April
11am – 12.30pm    Introductory Talk with Gen Kelsang Chokga

Wednesday 14 April
6.30 – 8.30am  Mahayana Precepts and Session 1
10.30am – 11.45am  Session 2
4 – 5.30pm  Session 3

Thursday 15 April
6.30 – 8.30am Mahayana Precepts (optional)
and Session 1
10.30am – 11.45am  Session 2
4 – 5.30pm  Session 3

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Madhyamaka KMC is a registered charity #509746 and non-profit organisation. Our centre is run largely by volunteers and all activities are dedicated to the development of peace throughout the world.

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 FIND LASTING HAPPINESS

The purpose of meditation is to make the mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful we will be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we will experience true happiness.

– Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Madhyamaka KMC

Madhyamaka KMC

Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre
Kilnwick Percy Hall, Pocklington,
York, YO42 1UF
Registered Charity No. 509746

The Wolds Bed & Breakfast

The Wolds Bed & Breakfast

A range of comfortable and private accommodation
Situated at the foot of the Wolds
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Set within the grounds of historic Kilnwick Percy Hall
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Open 7 days a week 10.30am - 4.30pm
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Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre is a member of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union (IKBU) and is a Registerd Charity No. 509746.
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