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Public Talk and Nyungne Retreat
Columbus KTC will host a Nyungne Retreat, Led by Lama Tsultrim Yeshe, the weekend of July 23rd, 2011.
A Nyungne is designed to purify negative karma and accumulate merit and wisdom and is a very good experience. It is a two day practice focusing on the generation of the bodhichitta attitude, the strict keeping of vows, and the recitation of the 1000-arm Chenrezig sadhana. Chenrezig is the Bodhisattva of loving kindness and compassion. It is said that accomplishing the Nyungne even once can sever the currents leading to the rebirth in the lower realms of existence.
The retreat will be led by Lama Tsultrim Yeshe. Lama Tsultrim Yeshe completed the first three-year retreat at Karme Ling led by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, and took monastic vows with His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche in 1994. Lama Yeshe lives in Wisconsin, and teaches at Kagyu centers throughout North America. Over the years, he has led many Nyungne retreats.
The retreat will open with a public talk in the Columbus KTC shrine room on Friday July 22 at 7:00pm. Lama Tsultrim Yeshe will review the history and structure of a Nyungne Retreat and discuss the merit generated by this inspiring practice. The public talk is a wonderful way to learn about the retreat and is recommended for anyone who is participating in the retreat for the first time. It’s also good to come if you are just curious to learn more about this important Kagyu practice.
The retreat will be held at Columbus KTC and is open to all who have taken Buddhist Refuge Vows. It begins on Saturday, July 23, at 6 am with Sojang Pure Conduct Vows, breaks for lunch at noon, and ends at 6 pm. Clear liquids are permitted after lunch. On Sunday, the practice begins again at 6 am. All day Sunday until Monday morning at 8 am, no food or drink is permitted with one exception. Lama Tsultrim Yeshe stated people with a medical condition can take their medication with a small amount of water. Additionally, there is no speaking other than during the sadhana/mantra practice. The practice resumes on Monday at 5 am and ends at 8 am with breakfast. In the public talk on Friday night, Lama Tsultrim Yeshe he will address the concern many people have about fasting during the public talk on Friday night.
While this retreat is traditionally two and a half days long, participants may choose to attend for just one day or even a half day. If you’ve never participated in a Nyungne before, this is a wonderful opportunity – even for part of a day. If you decide to come for only part of the retreat, be sure to come after the Sojang Pure Conduct Vows are taken. If you take these vows, they
must be observed from sunrise to sunrise.
Costs vary depending on the length of time you choose to participate. Due to the nature of the retreat, people are permitted to stay overnight at Columbus KTC. Many people find it easier to keep their vows by staying at the center for the entire retreat. Please note, you must provide your own bedding. If you wish to stay at the center, please mention this when you register.
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