Nyungnay • In-depth Fasting and Purification Retreat
Teacher
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Gen Kelsang LachpaResident TeacherKelsang Lachpa is a Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington. He has been ordained for over fourteen years. He is an experienced and warm-hearted teacher, inspiring others to find lasting peace and happiness through the practice of meditation and Buddhism. Lachpa is known for his thoughtful insights into Buddha’s teachings and his joyful practical approach to teaching.
Nyungnay • In-depth Fasting and Purification Retreat
About the Unguided Retreat
Nyungnay is one of our most precious Kadampa Dharma Jewels and as a Centre practice it comes around just once a year.
We can spend two days with Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of great compassion, making exquisite offerings, praises and prostrations, thereby accumulating huge merit, purifying vast negativity for ourself and others, and receiving the most powerful blessing to propel ourself swiftly along our path to enlightenment. Wrapped within the practice of Mahayana Precepts, it involves two days of fasting with three sessions of prostrations a day using the sadhana ‘Drop of Essential Nectar’.
On day one we eat only one meal, between 12 – 1pm. You can drink water and tea for the day. Traditionally, the second day is accompanied by a full fast (no food or water). Although this is strongly recommended, it is not compulsory; instead, you can repeat the same partial fasting as day one.
If you haven’t attended this retreat before, it’s essential to attend the introductory talk on the Monday evening. During this talk Gen Kelsang Lachpa will explain how to engage in the retreat sessions as well as practical advice about how to get the most out of this very special practice.
It is necessary to take Mahayana Precepts each morning at 6.30am to be able to engage in the retreat sessions.
Everyone is welcome to join us for this special retreat. Booking is required. Please book below.
Cost
$20 (Unwaged $14)
Course Card holders: $10 for lunch (on the Saturday)
Great Card holders: Free
Lunch & Refreshments
Tea and coffee provided as well as a vegetarian lunch on the Tuesday.
Vegan and wheat-free options are available upon request, at time of booking, when booked 48 hours or more prior to the retreat. Please note, we are unable to cater to strict food allergies and all food is prepared in a kitchen where dairy, eggs, gluten and nuts are also prepared.
Session times
For session times please see below. You can drop-in to as many sessions as you wish.
If you haven’t engaged in this retreat before, it is suggested that you arrive 10 minutes early so someone can explain the session structure.
Observing silence
Cost and attendance
Venue & Parking
The Centre is located close to the Nairnville Recreation Centre. There is street parking available in the surrounding streets (including Calcutta St). Please do not park on Ardross Avenue as parking spaces are very limited and reserved for the residents on that street.
Hourly Schedule
Monday
- 7pm - 8.15pm
- Introductory Talk
Tuesday
- 6.30am - 7.10am
- Precepts
- 7.15am - 8.30am
- Session 1
- 10.30am - 11.45am
- Session 2
- 4pm - 5.30pm
- Session 3
Wednesday
- 6.30am - 7.10am
- Precepts
- 7.15am - 8.30am
- Session 1
- 10.30am - 11.45am
- Session 2
- 4pm - 5.30pm
- Session 3
BOOKING & CANCELLATIONS
To Book Please use the booking form below; select your ticket type, complete the booking form and pay with Credit or Debit card via Stripe secure processing.
Payment is required to reserve your place.
All bookings must be accompanied by at least a 25% deposit, which is non-refundable. Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Teacher
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Gen Kelsang LachpaResident Teacher
Kelsang Lachpa is a Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington. He has been ordained for over fourteen years. He is an experienced and warm-hearted teacher, inspiring others to find lasting peace and happiness through the practice of meditation and Buddhism. Lachpa is known for his thoughtful insights into Buddha’s teachings and his joyful practical approach to teaching.
Nyungnay • In-depth Fasting and Purification Retreat
About the Unguided Retreat
Nyungnay is one of our most precious Kadampa Dharma Jewels and as a Centre practice it comes around just once a year.
We can spend two days with Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of great compassion, making exquisite offerings, praises and prostrations, thereby accumulating huge merit, purifying vast negativity for ourself and others, and receiving the most powerful blessing to propel ourself swiftly along our path to enlightenment. Wrapped within the practice of Mahayana Precepts, it involves two days of fasting with three sessions of prostrations a day using the sadhana ‘Drop of Essential Nectar’.
On day one we eat only one meal, between 12 – 1pm. You can drink water and tea for the day. Traditionally, the second day is accompanied by a full fast (no food or water). Although this is strongly recommended, it is not compulsory; instead, you can repeat the same partial fasting as day one.
If you haven’t attended this retreat before, it’s essential to attend the introductory talk on the Monday evening. During this talk Gen Kelsang Lachpa will explain how to engage in the retreat sessions as well as practical advice about how to get the most out of this very special practice.
It is necessary to take Mahayana Precepts each morning at 6.30am to be able to engage in the retreat sessions.
Everyone is welcome to join us for this special retreat. Booking is required. Please book below.
Cost
$20 (Unwaged $14)
Course Card holders: $10 for lunch (on the Saturday)
Great Card holders: Free
Lunch & Refreshments
Tea and coffee provided as well as a vegetarian lunch on the Tuesday.
Vegan and wheat-free options are available upon request, at time of booking, when booked 48 hours or more prior to the retreat. Please note, we are unable to cater to strict food allergies and all food is prepared in a kitchen where dairy, eggs, gluten and nuts are also prepared.
Session times
For session times please see below. You can drop-in to as many sessions as you wish.
If you haven’t engaged in this retreat before, it is suggested that you arrive 10 minutes early so someone can explain the session structure.
Observing silence
Cost and attendance
Venue & Parking
The Centre is located close to the Nairnville Recreation Centre. There is street parking available in the surrounding streets (including Calcutta St). Please do not park on Ardross Avenue as parking spaces are very limited and reserved for the residents on that street.
Hourly Schedule
Monday
- 7pm - 8.15pm
- Introductory Talk
Tuesday
- 6.30am - 7.10am
- Precepts
- 7.15am - 8.30am
- Session 1
- 10.30am - 11.45am
- Session 2
- 4pm - 5.30pm
- Session 3
Wednesday
- 6.30am - 7.10am
- Precepts
- 7.15am - 8.30am
- Session 1
- 10.30am - 11.45am
- Session 2
- 4pm - 5.30pm
- Session 3
BOOKING & CANCELLATIONS
To Book Please use the booking form below; select your ticket type, complete the booking form and pay with Credit or Debit card via Stripe secure processing. Please note a $2 Stripe fee will be added to your ticket.
Unwaged Coupon At checkout enter the code given in the “Cost” section above to receive the unwaged discount. Please note that only one unwaged booking can be made at a time.
Payment is required to reserve your place.
All bookings must be accompanied by at least a 25% deposit, which is non-refundable. Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.