Come celebrate Buddha’s enlightenment day! Nyungnay 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.

Everyone interested in participating in this retreat is encouraged to attend the Intro Talk with Kadam Trina on April 7, the week prior. Kadam Trina will share the spiritual meaning and great benefits of this retreat, as well as how to participate. There will be ample opportunity for questions.

Everyone who participates must take Precepts at 7 am both days, either at the Temple, or at home if you’ve received them previously.
 
On the first day, only one vegetarian meal is eaten around lunchtime. We should also try to avoid meat, eggs, onion, garlic, and other types of spicy food over each of these two days. We refrain from intoxicants, sexual activity, and wearing makeup and jewelry during the retreat.
 
On second day, one can do the same as the previous, with one vegetarian meal at lunch only, or a complete fast—no food and/or water for 24 hours starting with Precepts at 7 am.

Everyone is welcome. Although this is an advanced retreat, beginners are welcome to participate.

Intro Talk, Tuesday, April 7 - Free Event

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Everyone interested in participating in this retreat is encouraged to attend the Intro Talk with Kadam Trina on April 7, the week prior.

Nyungnay - Compassion and Fasting Retreat

Sessions, Tuesday, April 14 - Wednesday April 15

Teacher: with Kadam Trina Gunther
Cost: $30 both days (includes lunch)  - Tues $15 | Wed $15

Supporter Levels: Level 1 - Bodhisattva  FREE (includes lunch)

Schedule

Day 1, Tuesday, April 14th

6:30 am – 7:15 am | Precepts (must attend)
7:30 am – 8:45 am | Retreat Session
10:30 am – 11:45 am | Retreat Session

12:30 pm - Lunch provided

2:45 pm – 4:00 pm | Retreat Session

Day 2, Wednesday, April 15th, Buddha's Enlightenment Day

6:30 am – 7:15 am | Precepts (must attend)
7:30 am – 8:45 am | Retreat Session
10:30 am – 11:45 am | Retreat Session

12:30 pm - Lunch provided (If eating)

2:45 pm – 4:00 pm | Retreat Session

What to expect:
• Chanted Prayers
• Self-guided meditations
• Mantra recitation
• Full prostrations (mental prostrations if you are physically unable)
• Fasting

What to bring: (Optional)
• Comfortable clothing
• Drop of Essential Nectar
• A Pure Life
• Mala
• Mandala kit

Some items are available for purchase in our bookstore. Some prayer booklets are available to borrow.

Kadam Trina

Resident Teacher

Kadampa Meditation Center Washington

Kadam Trina Gunther is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Washington. She has been a dedicated practitioner of modern Kadampa Buddhism since 2004.

Kadam Trina is an inspiring example of a lay practitioner of Kadampa Buddhism, and brings with her a wealth of experience of integrating Buddha's teachings with busy daily life. She offers a practical perspective to spiritual practice to help anyone apply Buddha's profound insights and meditations to their busy working and family lives with clarity and joy.