A double Nyungne meditation retreat, led by Renate Scholz, will be held from 27th October till 1st November 2017 in Zagorzany.
Nyungne is a fasting practice on thousand arm Loving Eyes, open only to those who have already taken the buddhist refuge.
Special Sojong vows are taken for the duration of Nyungne and practitioners promise to abstain from sex, alcohol, drugs and cigarettes. Four intensive three hour meditation sessions are held each day. The second day of Nyungne involves strict fasting practice (drinking is also excluded). Additional special requirements will apply and will be explained in the introductory lecture. Special food will be served, according to the practice requirements.
Important:
1. Practitioner who have never before participated in Nyungne should arrive on Friday (27th Oct 2017). Practice explanations will be held at 8:00 pm.
2. Please bring your sleeping bags, sleeping mats and some indoor footwear.
Program
1st NIUNGNE
27.10 (Friday) 8:00 pm – introductory lecture,
28.10 (Saturday) 6:00 am – beginning of the 1st Nyungne,
29.10 (Sunday) – meditation sessions,
30.10 (Monday) – 6:00-9:00 am– shared meditation session for those finishing the 1st Nyungne and starting the 2nd Nyungne.
2nd NIUNGNE
30.10 (Monday) 6:00 am – beginning of the 1st Nyungne,
31.10 (Tuesday) – meditation sessions,
1.11 (Wednesday) – around 9:00 am – the end of the 2nd Nyungne.
Cost (including food)
One Nyungne – 108 PLN
Two Nyungnes (whole course) – 190 PLN
Zagorzany Sangha
One Nyungne – 88 PLN
Two Nyungnes (whole course) – 150 PLN
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