Events Calendar
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig (Tue, May 31, 2011 6:00 am - Thu, Jun 16, 2011 6:00 am)
May 31 - June 16, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline is May 18, 2011.
Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the KTC Sangha will be participating in another 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne - the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Sakadawa, the month commemorating the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that, during this time, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100,000 times.The Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
Chenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen.
Guests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note - it is necessary to arrive at KTC by 8pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5 am every day throughout the retreat. The dates for each set are as follows:
Set 1 Begins May 31 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Ends June 2 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Set 2 Begins June 2 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 4 (Saturday) about 6:00 am.
Set 3 Begins June 4 (Saturday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 6 (Monday) about 6:00 am.
Set 4 Begins June 6 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 8 (Wednesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 5 Begins June 8 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 10 (Friday) about 6:00 am.
Set 6 Begins June 10 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 12 (Sunday) about 6:00 am.
Set 7 Begins June 12 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 14 (Tuesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 8 Begins June 14 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 16 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Reservations are required. Please submit an on-line reservation by May 18, 2011. This will help us to ensure that the proper number of texts are available as well as to ensure proper meal planning.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Dechi before doing this practice. Please contact her by emailing dechi@kagyu.com or calling 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you). We do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.
The price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set are:
- Dorm: $80/ Non-Members $60/Members
- Double occupancy: $100 per person/Non-Members $80 per person/Members
- Private room: $110/Non-Members $90/Members
- Participation in all 8 nyungnes: get 1 free.
Daily Morning Services (Wed, Jun 01, 2011 6:00 am - 8:00 am)
These services are held everyday, but their details are only listed on the first day of the month.
You are welcome to join us for all or part of our morning services, called "tsokpa", to sit in meditation. Chanting is in Tibetan, so for those interested in participating in the chanting, transliterated copies of the text are available for use in the shrine room. Morning Tsokpa includes Tara and Medicine Buddha.
(Free of charge)
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig (Tue, May 31, 2011 6:00 am - Thu, Jun 16, 2011 6:00 am)
May 31 - June 16, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline is May 18, 2011.
Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the KTC Sangha will be participating in another 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne - the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Sakadawa, the month commemorating the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that, during this time, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100,000 times.The Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
Chenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen.
Guests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note - it is necessary to arrive at KTC by 8pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5 am every day throughout the retreat. The dates for each set are as follows:
Set 1 Begins May 31 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Ends June 2 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Set 2 Begins June 2 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 4 (Saturday) about 6:00 am.
Set 3 Begins June 4 (Saturday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 6 (Monday) about 6:00 am.
Set 4 Begins June 6 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 8 (Wednesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 5 Begins June 8 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 10 (Friday) about 6:00 am.
Set 6 Begins June 10 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 12 (Sunday) about 6:00 am.
Set 7 Begins June 12 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 14 (Tuesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 8 Begins June 14 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 16 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Reservations are required. Please submit an on-line reservation by May 18, 2011. This will help us to ensure that the proper number of texts are available as well as to ensure proper meal planning.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Dechi before doing this practice. Please contact her by emailing dechi@kagyu.com or calling 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you). We do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.
The price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set are:
- Dorm: $80/ Non-Members $60/Members
- Double occupancy: $100 per person/Non-Members $80 per person/Members
- Private room: $110/Non-Members $90/Members
- Participation in all 8 nyungnes: get 1 free.
Friday, June 03, 2011
Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig (Tue, May 31, 2011 6:00 am - Thu, Jun 16, 2011 6:00 am)
May 31 - June 16, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline is May 18, 2011.
Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the KTC Sangha will be participating in another 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne - the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Sakadawa, the month commemorating the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that, during this time, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100,000 times.The Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
Chenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen.
Guests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note - it is necessary to arrive at KTC by 8pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5 am every day throughout the retreat. The dates for each set are as follows:
Set 1 Begins May 31 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Ends June 2 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Set 2 Begins June 2 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 4 (Saturday) about 6:00 am.
Set 3 Begins June 4 (Saturday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 6 (Monday) about 6:00 am.
Set 4 Begins June 6 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 8 (Wednesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 5 Begins June 8 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 10 (Friday) about 6:00 am.
Set 6 Begins June 10 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 12 (Sunday) about 6:00 am.
Set 7 Begins June 12 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 14 (Tuesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 8 Begins June 14 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 16 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Reservations are required. Please submit an on-line reservation by May 18, 2011. This will help us to ensure that the proper number of texts are available as well as to ensure proper meal planning.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Dechi before doing this practice. Please contact her by emailing dechi@kagyu.com or calling 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you). We do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.
The price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set are:
- Dorm: $80/ Non-Members $60/Members
- Double occupancy: $100 per person/Non-Members $80 per person/Members
- Private room: $110/Non-Members $90/Members
- Participation in all 8 nyungnes: get 1 free.
Saturday, June 04, 2011
Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig (Tue, May 31, 2011 6:00 am - Thu, Jun 16, 2011 6:00 am)
May 31 - June 16, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline is May 18, 2011.
Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the KTC Sangha will be participating in another 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne - the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Sakadawa, the month commemorating the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that, during this time, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100,000 times.The Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
Chenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen.
Guests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note - it is necessary to arrive at KTC by 8pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5 am every day throughout the retreat. The dates for each set are as follows:
Set 1 Begins May 31 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Ends June 2 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Set 2 Begins June 2 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 4 (Saturday) about 6:00 am.
Set 3 Begins June 4 (Saturday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 6 (Monday) about 6:00 am.
Set 4 Begins June 6 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 8 (Wednesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 5 Begins June 8 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 10 (Friday) about 6:00 am.
Set 6 Begins June 10 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 12 (Sunday) about 6:00 am.
Set 7 Begins June 12 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 14 (Tuesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 8 Begins June 14 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 16 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Reservations are required. Please submit an on-line reservation by May 18, 2011. This will help us to ensure that the proper number of texts are available as well as to ensure proper meal planning.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Dechi before doing this practice. Please contact her by emailing dechi@kagyu.com or calling 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you). We do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.
The price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set are:
- Dorm: $80/ Non-Members $60/Members
- Double occupancy: $100 per person/Non-Members $80 per person/Members
- Private room: $110/Non-Members $90/Members
- Participation in all 8 nyungnes: get 1 free.
Sunday, June 05, 2011
Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig (Tue, May 31, 2011 6:00 am - Thu, Jun 16, 2011 6:00 am)
May 31 - June 16, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline is May 18, 2011.
Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the KTC Sangha will be participating in another 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne - the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Sakadawa, the month commemorating the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that, during this time, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100,000 times.The Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
Chenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen.
Guests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note - it is necessary to arrive at KTC by 8pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5 am every day throughout the retreat. The dates for each set are as follows:
Set 1 Begins May 31 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Ends June 2 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Set 2 Begins June 2 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 4 (Saturday) about 6:00 am.
Set 3 Begins June 4 (Saturday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 6 (Monday) about 6:00 am.
Set 4 Begins June 6 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 8 (Wednesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 5 Begins June 8 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 10 (Friday) about 6:00 am.
Set 6 Begins June 10 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 12 (Sunday) about 6:00 am.
Set 7 Begins June 12 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 14 (Tuesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 8 Begins June 14 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 16 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Reservations are required. Please submit an on-line reservation by May 18, 2011. This will help us to ensure that the proper number of texts are available as well as to ensure proper meal planning.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Dechi before doing this practice. Please contact her by emailing dechi@kagyu.com or calling 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you). We do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.
The price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set are:
- Dorm: $80/ Non-Members $60/Members
- Double occupancy: $100 per person/Non-Members $80 per person/Members
- Private room: $110/Non-Members $90/Members
- Participation in all 8 nyungnes: get 1 free.
Monday, June 06, 2011
Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig (Tue, May 31, 2011 6:00 am - Thu, Jun 16, 2011 6:00 am)
May 31 - June 16, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline is May 18, 2011.
Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the KTC Sangha will be participating in another 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne - the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Sakadawa, the month commemorating the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that, during this time, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100,000 times.The Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
Chenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen.
Guests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note - it is necessary to arrive at KTC by 8pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5 am every day throughout the retreat. The dates for each set are as follows:
Set 1 Begins May 31 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Ends June 2 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Set 2 Begins June 2 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 4 (Saturday) about 6:00 am.
Set 3 Begins June 4 (Saturday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 6 (Monday) about 6:00 am.
Set 4 Begins June 6 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 8 (Wednesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 5 Begins June 8 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 10 (Friday) about 6:00 am.
Set 6 Begins June 10 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 12 (Sunday) about 6:00 am.
Set 7 Begins June 12 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 14 (Tuesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 8 Begins June 14 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 16 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Reservations are required. Please submit an on-line reservation by May 18, 2011. This will help us to ensure that the proper number of texts are available as well as to ensure proper meal planning.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Dechi before doing this practice. Please contact her by emailing dechi@kagyu.com or calling 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you). We do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.
The price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set are:
- Dorm: $80/ Non-Members $60/Members
- Double occupancy: $100 per person/Non-Members $80 per person/Members
- Private room: $110/Non-Members $90/Members
- Participation in all 8 nyungnes: get 1 free.
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig (Tue, May 31, 2011 6:00 am - Thu, Jun 16, 2011 6:00 am)
May 31 - June 16, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline is May 18, 2011.
Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the KTC Sangha will be participating in another 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne - the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Sakadawa, the month commemorating the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that, during this time, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100,000 times.The Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
Chenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen.
Guests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note - it is necessary to arrive at KTC by 8pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5 am every day throughout the retreat. The dates for each set are as follows:
Set 1 Begins May 31 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Ends June 2 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Set 2 Begins June 2 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 4 (Saturday) about 6:00 am.
Set 3 Begins June 4 (Saturday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 6 (Monday) about 6:00 am.
Set 4 Begins June 6 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 8 (Wednesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 5 Begins June 8 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 10 (Friday) about 6:00 am.
Set 6 Begins June 10 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 12 (Sunday) about 6:00 am.
Set 7 Begins June 12 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 14 (Tuesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 8 Begins June 14 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 16 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Reservations are required. Please submit an on-line reservation by May 18, 2011. This will help us to ensure that the proper number of texts are available as well as to ensure proper meal planning.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Dechi before doing this practice. Please contact her by emailing dechi@kagyu.com or calling 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you). We do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.
The price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set are:
- Dorm: $80/ Non-Members $60/Members
- Double occupancy: $100 per person/Non-Members $80 per person/Members
- Private room: $110/Non-Members $90/Members
- Participation in all 8 nyungnes: get 1 free.
Ngöndro (Tue, Jun 07, 2011 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Preliminary practices chanted in both English and Tibetan
(Free of charge)
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig (Tue, May 31, 2011 6:00 am - Thu, Jun 16, 2011 6:00 am)
May 31 - June 16, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline is May 18, 2011.
Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the KTC Sangha will be participating in another 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne - the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Sakadawa, the month commemorating the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that, during this time, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100,000 times.The Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
Chenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen.
Guests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note - it is necessary to arrive at KTC by 8pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5 am every day throughout the retreat. The dates for each set are as follows:
Set 1 Begins May 31 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Ends June 2 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Set 2 Begins June 2 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 4 (Saturday) about 6:00 am.
Set 3 Begins June 4 (Saturday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 6 (Monday) about 6:00 am.
Set 4 Begins June 6 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 8 (Wednesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 5 Begins June 8 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 10 (Friday) about 6:00 am.
Set 6 Begins June 10 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 12 (Sunday) about 6:00 am.
Set 7 Begins June 12 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 14 (Tuesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 8 Begins June 14 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 16 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Reservations are required. Please submit an on-line reservation by May 18, 2011. This will help us to ensure that the proper number of texts are available as well as to ensure proper meal planning.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Dechi before doing this practice. Please contact her by emailing dechi@kagyu.com or calling 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you). We do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.
The price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set are:
- Dorm: $80/ Non-Members $60/Members
- Double occupancy: $100 per person/Non-Members $80 per person/Members
- Private room: $110/Non-Members $90/Members
- Participation in all 8 nyungnes: get 1 free.
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig (Tue, May 31, 2011 6:00 am - Thu, Jun 16, 2011 6:00 am)
May 31 - June 16, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline is May 18, 2011.
Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the KTC Sangha will be participating in another 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne - the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Sakadawa, the month commemorating the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that, during this time, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100,000 times.The Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
Chenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen.
Guests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note - it is necessary to arrive at KTC by 8pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5 am every day throughout the retreat. The dates for each set are as follows:
Set 1 Begins May 31 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Ends June 2 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Set 2 Begins June 2 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 4 (Saturday) about 6:00 am.
Set 3 Begins June 4 (Saturday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 6 (Monday) about 6:00 am.
Set 4 Begins June 6 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 8 (Wednesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 5 Begins June 8 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 10 (Friday) about 6:00 am.
Set 6 Begins June 10 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 12 (Sunday) about 6:00 am.
Set 7 Begins June 12 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 14 (Tuesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 8 Begins June 14 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 16 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Reservations are required. Please submit an on-line reservation by May 18, 2011. This will help us to ensure that the proper number of texts are available as well as to ensure proper meal planning.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Dechi before doing this practice. Please contact her by emailing dechi@kagyu.com or calling 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you). We do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.
The price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set are:
- Dorm: $80/ Non-Members $60/Members
- Double occupancy: $100 per person/Non-Members $80 per person/Members
- Private room: $110/Non-Members $90/Members
- Participation in all 8 nyungnes: get 1 free.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig (Tue, May 31, 2011 6:00 am - Thu, Jun 16, 2011 6:00 am)
May 31 - June 16, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline is May 18, 2011.
Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the KTC Sangha will be participating in another 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne - the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Sakadawa, the month commemorating the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that, during this time, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100,000 times.The Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
Chenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen.
Guests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note - it is necessary to arrive at KTC by 8pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5 am every day throughout the retreat. The dates for each set are as follows:
Set 1 Begins May 31 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Ends June 2 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Set 2 Begins June 2 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 4 (Saturday) about 6:00 am.
Set 3 Begins June 4 (Saturday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 6 (Monday) about 6:00 am.
Set 4 Begins June 6 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 8 (Wednesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 5 Begins June 8 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 10 (Friday) about 6:00 am.
Set 6 Begins June 10 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 12 (Sunday) about 6:00 am.
Set 7 Begins June 12 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 14 (Tuesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 8 Begins June 14 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 16 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Reservations are required. Please submit an on-line reservation by May 18, 2011. This will help us to ensure that the proper number of texts are available as well as to ensure proper meal planning.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Dechi before doing this practice. Please contact her by emailing dechi@kagyu.com or calling 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you). We do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.
The price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set are:
- Dorm: $80/ Non-Members $60/Members
- Double occupancy: $100 per person/Non-Members $80 per person/Members
- Private room: $110/Non-Members $90/Members
- Participation in all 8 nyungnes: get 1 free.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig (Tue, May 31, 2011 6:00 am - Thu, Jun 16, 2011 6:00 am)
May 31 - June 16, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline is May 18, 2011.
Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the KTC Sangha will be participating in another 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne - the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Sakadawa, the month commemorating the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that, during this time, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100,000 times.The Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
Chenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen.
Guests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note - it is necessary to arrive at KTC by 8pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5 am every day throughout the retreat. The dates for each set are as follows:
Set 1 Begins May 31 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Ends June 2 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Set 2 Begins June 2 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 4 (Saturday) about 6:00 am.
Set 3 Begins June 4 (Saturday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 6 (Monday) about 6:00 am.
Set 4 Begins June 6 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 8 (Wednesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 5 Begins June 8 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 10 (Friday) about 6:00 am.
Set 6 Begins June 10 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 12 (Sunday) about 6:00 am.
Set 7 Begins June 12 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 14 (Tuesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 8 Begins June 14 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 16 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Reservations are required. Please submit an on-line reservation by May 18, 2011. This will help us to ensure that the proper number of texts are available as well as to ensure proper meal planning.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Dechi before doing this practice. Please contact her by emailing dechi@kagyu.com or calling 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you). We do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.
The price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set are:
- Dorm: $80/ Non-Members $60/Members
- Double occupancy: $100 per person/Non-Members $80 per person/Members
- Private room: $110/Non-Members $90/Members
- Participation in all 8 nyungnes: get 1 free.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig (Tue, May 31, 2011 6:00 am - Thu, Jun 16, 2011 6:00 am)
May 31 - June 16, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline is May 18, 2011.
Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the KTC Sangha will be participating in another 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne - the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Sakadawa, the month commemorating the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that, during this time, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100,000 times.The Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
Chenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen.
Guests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note - it is necessary to arrive at KTC by 8pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5 am every day throughout the retreat. The dates for each set are as follows:
Set 1 Begins May 31 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Ends June 2 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Set 2 Begins June 2 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 4 (Saturday) about 6:00 am.
Set 3 Begins June 4 (Saturday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 6 (Monday) about 6:00 am.
Set 4 Begins June 6 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 8 (Wednesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 5 Begins June 8 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 10 (Friday) about 6:00 am.
Set 6 Begins June 10 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 12 (Sunday) about 6:00 am.
Set 7 Begins June 12 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 14 (Tuesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 8 Begins June 14 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 16 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Reservations are required. Please submit an on-line reservation by May 18, 2011. This will help us to ensure that the proper number of texts are available as well as to ensure proper meal planning.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Dechi before doing this practice. Please contact her by emailing dechi@kagyu.com or calling 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you). We do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.
The price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set are:
- Dorm: $80/ Non-Members $60/Members
- Double occupancy: $100 per person/Non-Members $80 per person/Members
- Private room: $110/Non-Members $90/Members
- Participation in all 8 nyungnes: get 1 free.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig (Tue, May 31, 2011 6:00 am - Thu, Jun 16, 2011 6:00 am)
May 31 - June 16, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline is May 18, 2011.
Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the KTC Sangha will be participating in another 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne - the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Sakadawa, the month commemorating the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that, during this time, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100,000 times.The Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
Chenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen.
Guests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note - it is necessary to arrive at KTC by 8pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5 am every day throughout the retreat. The dates for each set are as follows:
Set 1 Begins May 31 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Ends June 2 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Set 2 Begins June 2 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 4 (Saturday) about 6:00 am.
Set 3 Begins June 4 (Saturday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 6 (Monday) about 6:00 am.
Set 4 Begins June 6 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 8 (Wednesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 5 Begins June 8 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 10 (Friday) about 6:00 am.
Set 6 Begins June 10 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 12 (Sunday) about 6:00 am.
Set 7 Begins June 12 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 14 (Tuesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 8 Begins June 14 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 16 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Reservations are required. Please submit an on-line reservation by May 18, 2011. This will help us to ensure that the proper number of texts are available as well as to ensure proper meal planning.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Dechi before doing this practice. Please contact her by emailing dechi@kagyu.com or calling 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you). We do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.
The price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set are:
- Dorm: $80/ Non-Members $60/Members
- Double occupancy: $100 per person/Non-Members $80 per person/Members
- Private room: $110/Non-Members $90/Members
- Participation in all 8 nyungnes: get 1 free.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig (Tue, May 31, 2011 6:00 am - Thu, Jun 16, 2011 6:00 am)
May 31 - June 16, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline is May 18, 2011.
Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the KTC Sangha will be participating in another 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne - the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Sakadawa, the month commemorating the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that, during this time, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100,000 times.The Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
Chenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen.
Guests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note - it is necessary to arrive at KTC by 8pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5 am every day throughout the retreat. The dates for each set are as follows:
Set 1 Begins May 31 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Ends June 2 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Set 2 Begins June 2 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 4 (Saturday) about 6:00 am.
Set 3 Begins June 4 (Saturday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 6 (Monday) about 6:00 am.
Set 4 Begins June 6 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 8 (Wednesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 5 Begins June 8 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 10 (Friday) about 6:00 am.
Set 6 Begins June 10 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 12 (Sunday) about 6:00 am.
Set 7 Begins June 12 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 14 (Tuesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 8 Begins June 14 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 16 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Reservations are required. Please submit an on-line reservation by May 18, 2011. This will help us to ensure that the proper number of texts are available as well as to ensure proper meal planning.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Dechi before doing this practice. Please contact her by emailing dechi@kagyu.com or calling 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you). We do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.
The price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set are:
- Dorm: $80/ Non-Members $60/Members
- Double occupancy: $100 per person/Non-Members $80 per person/Members
- Private room: $110/Non-Members $90/Members
- Participation in all 8 nyungnes: get 1 free.
Ngöndro (Tue, Jun 14, 2011 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Preliminary practices chanted in both English and Tibetan
(Free of charge)
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig (Tue, May 31, 2011 6:00 am - Thu, Jun 16, 2011 6:00 am)
May 31 - June 16, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline is May 18, 2011.
Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the KTC Sangha will be participating in another 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne - the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Sakadawa, the month commemorating the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that, during this time, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100,000 times.The Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
Chenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen.
Guests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note - it is necessary to arrive at KTC by 8pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5 am every day throughout the retreat. The dates for each set are as follows:
Set 1 Begins May 31 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Ends June 2 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Set 2 Begins June 2 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 4 (Saturday) about 6:00 am.
Set 3 Begins June 4 (Saturday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 6 (Monday) about 6:00 am.
Set 4 Begins June 6 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 8 (Wednesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 5 Begins June 8 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 10 (Friday) about 6:00 am.
Set 6 Begins June 10 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 12 (Sunday) about 6:00 am.
Set 7 Begins June 12 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 14 (Tuesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 8 Begins June 14 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 16 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Reservations are required. Please submit an on-line reservation by May 18, 2011. This will help us to ensure that the proper number of texts are available as well as to ensure proper meal planning.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Dechi before doing this practice. Please contact her by emailing dechi@kagyu.com or calling 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you). We do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.
The price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set are:
- Dorm: $80/ Non-Members $60/Members
- Double occupancy: $100 per person/Non-Members $80 per person/Members
- Private room: $110/Non-Members $90/Members
- Participation in all 8 nyungnes: get 1 free.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig (Tue, May 31, 2011 6:00 am - Thu, Jun 16, 2011 6:00 am)
May 31 - June 16, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline is May 18, 2011.
Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the KTC Sangha will be participating in another 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne - the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Sakadawa, the month commemorating the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that, during this time, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100,000 times.The Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
Chenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen.
Guests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note - it is necessary to arrive at KTC by 8pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5 am every day throughout the retreat. The dates for each set are as follows:
Set 1 Begins May 31 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Ends June 2 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Set 2 Begins June 2 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 4 (Saturday) about 6:00 am.
Set 3 Begins June 4 (Saturday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 6 (Monday) about 6:00 am.
Set 4 Begins June 6 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 8 (Wednesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 5 Begins June 8 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 10 (Friday) about 6:00 am.
Set 6 Begins June 10 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 12 (Sunday) about 6:00 am.
Set 7 Begins June 12 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 14 (Tuesday) about 6:00 am.
Set 8 Begins June 14 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 16 (Thursday) about 6:00 am.
Reservations are required. Please submit an on-line reservation by May 18, 2011. This will help us to ensure that the proper number of texts are available as well as to ensure proper meal planning.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Dechi before doing this practice. Please contact her by emailing dechi@kagyu.com or calling 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you). We do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.
The price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set are:
- Dorm: $80/ Non-Members $60/Members
- Double occupancy: $100 per person/Non-Members $80 per person/Members
- Private room: $110/Non-Members $90/Members
- Participation in all 8 nyungnes: get 1 free.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Ngöndro (Tue, Jun 21, 2011 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Preliminary practices chanted in both English and Tibetan
(Free of charge)
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Meditation to Change Your Life: Teaching Seminar with Lama Denys Rinpoche (Wed, Jun 22, 2011 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
June 22 - 26, 2011
An evening of meditation instruction and guided meditation that you can use as a tool in your daily life.
June 24 (Friday) at 7pm | Bodhicitta - Open Heart & Mind
Cultivating love and awareness with the goal to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings is the essence of the Mahayana, the universal path. Bodhicitta is also the crucial element that fosters our practice and brings it to fruition.
June 25 (Saturday) at 9:30am and 2pm | Transforming Ordinary Experience Into The Experience of Awakening
Using the meditation and mantra of Chenrezi - Buddha of Love to empower and consecrate ordinary perception, we transform our every-day experience into the purified view of enlightenment.
June 26 (Sunday) at 9:30am and 2pm | Dzogchen & Mahamudra: Different Paths - Same Result
This brief presentation of the View, Meditation and Conduct of Dzogchen and Mahamudra, will engender confidence that both paths lead to the desired result: The recognition of the naturally free state of mind, which is timeless, open non-dual love.
Lama Denys Rinpoche is one of the main Dharma heirs of the late Vajradhara Kalu Rinpoche (1904-1989). Denys Rinpoche is highly appreciated for the depth and clarity of his teachings. Kagyu Thubten Choling is honored to host him for this special visit of dharma teachings.
Lama Denys first studied medicine and philosophy in France and then spent more than 15 years studying, practicing, and doing retreats under the personal guidance of Kalu Rinpoche. He became an accomplished lama and in 1985 Vajradhara Kalu Rinpoche entrusted him as Vajracarya and lineage holder. Since then he has been transmitting the Dharma in many countries. He has also directed six cycles of the traditional three-year retreat. The seventh is currently in progress in the French Alps at his main Dharma center, the Karma Ling Institute.
Denys Rinpoche founded the Rimay Sangha, a yogic community that was officially recognized by the French government in 1994, after receiving the blessing of the Kentin Tai Situ Rinpoche. Today the Rimay Sangha is an international community structured as a network of circles of practitioners called “Sangha Lokas”.
The teaching schedule is as follows:
An evening of meditation instruction and guided meditation that you can use as a tool in your daily life.
June 24 (Friday) at 7pm | Bodhicitta - Open Heart & Mind
Cultivating love and awareness with the goal to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings is the essence of the Mahayana, the universal path. Bodhicitta is also the crucial element that fosters our practice and brings it to fruition.
June 25 (Saturday) at 9:30am and 2pm | Transforming Ordinary Experience Into The Experience of Awakening
Using the meditation and mantra of Chenrezi - Buddha of Love to empower and consecrate ordinary perception, we transform our every-day experience into the purified view of enlightenment.
June 26 (Sunday) at 9:30am and 2pm | Dzogchen & Mahamudra: Different Paths - Same Result
This brief presentation of the View, Meditation and Conduct of Dzogchen and Mahamudra, will engender confidence that both paths lead to the desired result: The recognition of the naturally free state of mind, which is timeless, open non-dual love.
Seminar fees do not include charges for meals or accommodations.
Teaching Sessions $25 Non-members | $20 Members
Please arrive 20 minutes before each session for registration.
Reservations are required one week in advance if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Please see General Information about Events at KTC for details. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.
Please note: When arriving by train, please make pick-up arrangements in advance. Click here for information on taxis.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Meditation to Change Your Life: Teaching Seminar with Lama Denys Rinpoche (Fri, Jun 24, 2011 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
June 22 - 26, 2011
An evening of meditation instruction and guided meditation that you can use as a tool in your daily life.
June 24 (Friday) at 7pm | Bodhicitta - Open Heart & Mind
Cultivating love and awareness with the goal to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings is the essence of the Mahayana, the universal path. Bodhicitta is also the crucial element that fosters our practice and brings it to fruition.
June 25 (Saturday) at 9:30am and 2pm | Transforming Ordinary Experience Into The Experience of Awakening
Using the meditation and mantra of Chenrezi - Buddha of Love to empower and consecrate ordinary perception, we transform our every-day experience into the purified view of enlightenment.
June 26 (Sunday) at 9:30am and 2pm | Dzogchen & Mahamudra: Different Paths - Same Result
This brief presentation of the View, Meditation and Conduct of Dzogchen and Mahamudra, will engender confidence that both paths lead to the desired result: The recognition of the naturally free state of mind, which is timeless, open non-dual love.
Seminar fees do not include charges for meals or accommodations.
Lama Denys Rinpoche is one of the main Dharma heirs of the late Vajradhara Kalu Rinpoche (1904-1989). Denys Rinpoche is highly appreciated for the depth and clarity of his teachings. Kagyu Thubten Choling is honored to host him for this special visit of dharma teachings.
Lama Denys first studied medicine and philosophy in France and then spent more than 15 years studying, practicing, and doing retreats under the personal guidance of Kalu Rinpoche. He became an accomplished lama and in 1985 Vajradhara Kalu Rinpoche entrusted him as Vajracarya and lineage holder. Since then he has been transmitting the Dharma in many countries. He has also directed six cycles of the traditional three-year retreat. The seventh is currently in progress in the French Alps at his main Dharma center, the Karma Ling Institute.
Denys Rinpoche founded the Rimay Sangha, a yogic community that was officially recognized by the French government in 1994, after receiving the blessing of the Kentin Tai Situ Rinpoche. Today the Rimay Sangha is an international community structured as a network of circles of practitioners called “Sangha Lokas”.
The teaching schedule is as follows:
An evening of meditation instruction and guided meditation that you can use as a tool in your daily life.
June 24 (Friday) at 7pm | Bodhicitta - Open Heart & Mind
Cultivating love and awareness with the goal to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings is the essence of the Mahayana, the universal path. Bodhicitta is also the crucial element that fosters our practice and brings it to fruition.
June 25 (Saturday) at 9:30am and 2pm | Transforming Ordinary Experience Into The Experience of Awakening
Using the meditation and mantra of Chenrezi - Buddha of Love to empower and consecrate ordinary perception, we transform our every-day experience into the purified view of enlightenment.
June 26 (Sunday) at 9:30am and 2pm | Dzogchen & Mahamudra: Different Paths - Same Result
This brief presentation of the View, Meditation and Conduct of Dzogchen and Mahamudra, will engender confidence that both paths lead to the desired result: The recognition of the naturally free state of mind, which is timeless, open non-dual love.
Seminar fees do not include charges for meals or accommodations.
Teaching Sessions $25 Non-members | $20 Members
Please arrive 20 minutes before each session for registration.
Reservations are required one week in advance if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Please see General Information about Events at KTC for details. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.
Please note: When arriving by train, please make pick-up arrangements in advance. Click here for information on taxis.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Meditation to Change Your Life: Teaching Seminar with Lama Denys Rinpoche (All day)
June 22 - 26, 2011
An evening of meditation instruction and guided meditation that you can use as a tool in your daily life.
June 24 (Friday) at 7pm | Bodhicitta - Open Heart & Mind
Cultivating love and awareness with the goal to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings is the essence of the Mahayana, the universal path. Bodhicitta is also the crucial element that fosters our practice and brings it to fruition.
June 25 (Saturday) at 9:30am and 2pm | Transforming Ordinary Experience Into The Experience of Awakening
Using the meditation and mantra of Chenrezi - Buddha of Love to empower and consecrate ordinary perception, we transform our every-day experience into the purified view of enlightenment.
June 26 (Sunday) at 9:30am and 2pm | Dzogchen & Mahamudra: Different Paths - Same Result
This brief presentation of the View, Meditation and Conduct of Dzogchen and Mahamudra, will engender confidence that both paths lead to the desired result: The recognition of the naturally free state of mind, which is timeless, open non-dual love.
Lama Denys Rinpoche is one of the main Dharma heirs of the late Vajradhara Kalu Rinpoche (1904-1989). Denys Rinpoche is highly appreciated for the depth and clarity of his teachings. Kagyu Thubten Choling is honored to host him for this special visit of dharma teachings.
Lama Denys first studied medicine and philosophy in France and then spent more than 15 years studying, practicing, and doing retreats under the personal guidance of Kalu Rinpoche. He became an accomplished lama and in 1985 Vajradhara Kalu Rinpoche entrusted him as Vajracarya and lineage holder. Since then he has been transmitting the Dharma in many countries. He has also directed six cycles of the traditional three-year retreat. The seventh is currently in progress in the French Alps at his main Dharma center, the Karma Ling Institute.
Denys Rinpoche founded the Rimay Sangha, a yogic community that was officially recognized by the French government in 1994, after receiving the blessing of the Kentin Tai Situ Rinpoche. Today the Rimay Sangha is an international community structured as a network of circles of practitioners called “Sangha Lokas”.
The teaching schedule is as follows:
An evening of meditation instruction and guided meditation that you can use as a tool in your daily life.
June 24 (Friday) at 7pm | Bodhicitta - Open Heart & Mind
Cultivating love and awareness with the goal to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings is the essence of the Mahayana, the universal path. Bodhicitta is also the crucial element that fosters our practice and brings it to fruition.
June 25 (Saturday) at 9:30am and 2pm | Transforming Ordinary Experience Into The Experience of Awakening
Using the meditation and mantra of Chenrezi - Buddha of Love to empower and consecrate ordinary perception, we transform our every-day experience into the purified view of enlightenment.
June 26 (Sunday) at 9:30am and 2pm | Dzogchen & Mahamudra: Different Paths - Same Result
This brief presentation of the View, Meditation and Conduct of Dzogchen and Mahamudra, will engender confidence that both paths lead to the desired result: The recognition of the naturally free state of mind, which is timeless, open non-dual love.
Seminar fees do not include charges for meals or accommodations.
Teaching Sessions $25 Non-members | $20 Members
Please arrive 20 minutes before each session for registration.
Reservations are required one week in advance if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Please see General Information about Events at KTC for details. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.
Please note: When arriving by train, please make pick-up arrangements in advance. Click here for information on taxis.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Meditation to Change Your Life: Teaching Seminar with Lama Denys Rinpoche (All day)
June 22 - 26, 2011
An evening of meditation instruction and guided meditation that you can use as a tool in your daily life.
June 24 (Friday) at 7pm | Bodhicitta - Open Heart & Mind
Cultivating love and awareness with the goal to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings is the essence of the Mahayana, the universal path. Bodhicitta is also the crucial element that fosters our practice and brings it to fruition.
June 25 (Saturday) at 9:30am and 2pm | Transforming Ordinary Experience Into The Experience of Awakening
Using the meditation and mantra of Chenrezi - Buddha of Love to empower and consecrate ordinary perception, we transform our every-day experience into the purified view of enlightenment.
June 26 (Sunday) at 9:30am and 2pm | Dzogchen & Mahamudra: Different Paths - Same Result
This brief presentation of the View, Meditation and Conduct of Dzogchen and Mahamudra, will engender confidence that both paths lead to the desired result: The recognition of the naturally free state of mind, which is timeless, open non-dual love.
Lama Denys Rinpoche is one of the main Dharma heirs of the late Vajradhara Kalu Rinpoche (1904-1989). Denys Rinpoche is highly appreciated for the depth and clarity of his teachings. Kagyu Thubten Choling is honored to host him for this special visit of dharma teachings.
Lama Denys first studied medicine and philosophy in France and then spent more than 15 years studying, practicing, and doing retreats under the personal guidance of Kalu Rinpoche. He became an accomplished lama and in 1985 Vajradhara Kalu Rinpoche entrusted him as Vajracarya and lineage holder. Since then he has been transmitting the Dharma in many countries. He has also directed six cycles of the traditional three-year retreat. The seventh is currently in progress in the French Alps at his main Dharma center, the Karma Ling Institute.
Denys Rinpoche founded the Rimay Sangha, a yogic community that was officially recognized by the French government in 1994, after receiving the blessing of the Kentin Tai Situ Rinpoche. Today the Rimay Sangha is an international community structured as a network of circles of practitioners called “Sangha Lokas”.
The teaching schedule is as follows:
An evening of meditation instruction and guided meditation that you can use as a tool in your daily life.
June 24 (Friday) at 7pm | Bodhicitta - Open Heart & Mind
Cultivating love and awareness with the goal to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings is the essence of the Mahayana, the universal path. Bodhicitta is also the crucial element that fosters our practice and brings it to fruition.
June 25 (Saturday) at 9:30am and 2pm | Transforming Ordinary Experience Into The Experience of Awakening
Using the meditation and mantra of Chenrezi - Buddha of Love to empower and consecrate ordinary perception, we transform our every-day experience into the purified view of enlightenment.
June 26 (Sunday) at 9:30am and 2pm | Dzogchen & Mahamudra: Different Paths - Same Result
This brief presentation of the View, Meditation and Conduct of Dzogchen and Mahamudra, will engender confidence that both paths lead to the desired result: The recognition of the naturally free state of mind, which is timeless, open non-dual love.
Seminar fees do not include charges for meals or accommodations.
Teaching Sessions $25 Non-members | $20 Members
Please arrive 20 minutes before each session for registration.
Reservations are required one week in advance if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Please see General Information about Events at KTC for details. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.
Please note: When arriving by train, please make pick-up arrangements in advance. Click here for information on taxis.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Ngöndro (Tue, Jun 28, 2011 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Preliminary practices chanted in both English and Tibetan
(Free of charge)