For many years it has been a common practice in Benchen Phuntsok Ling to practice Nyung Neh, which is very effective in purifying negative karma, accumulating merit, and opening the heart to compassion.
This practice was brought to Tibet by the Indian nun Gelongma Palmo. Gelongma Palmo herself was seriously ill, and in this state she had a vision of Chenrezig, who gave her the long mantra of Thousand-armed Chenrezig as a source of healing. Thus Gelongma Palmo was restored to health and became a yogini who later attained enlightenment.
The Nyung Neh retreat is a special two-day meditation of the Thousand-armed Chenrezig, which is part of Kriya Tantra. It is said that through the practice of Nyung Neh, the gate to rebirth in the lower realms is closed forever. The completion of eight Nyung Neh is said to lead to rebirth in Dewachen.
Eight Nyung Neh will be practiced in sequence. Lama Ngawang Tsultrim will first give instructions on the practice, including visualization. We will then take the eight vows to be taken during Nyung Neh and go step by step through the meditation practice. The retreat includes days of silence as well as days of fasting without food or drink.
Before participating in the Nyung Neh retreat, it is the responsibility of the participant to have a medical examination to ensure that he or she meets the health requirements for participation. In addition, the empowerment of the Thousand-armed Chenrezig is a prerequisite for participation.
| Begin | Wednesday, | Oct. 2 | at 6 PM |
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End
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Monday,
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Oct. 19
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morning |
| generous | 120 € | rate with additional contribution to support other course participants |
| regular | 100 € | normal rate which should cover the costs |
| reduced | 80 € | for people with low income, e.g. students and trainees |
First Nyung Neh from the 2nd at 6 pm to the 5th at approx. 8 am, second Nyung Neh from the 4th at 8 pm to the 7th at approx. 8 am, and so on.
In order to be able to make all arrangements for the course, a prior binding registration is absolutely necessary. You can cancel your registration free of charge up to two weeks before the start of the course. In case of later cancellation, a processing fee of 25 € will be charged.
Registration will open after the summer course.
A nice course fee like this is only possible when everybody joins a small assistance job during the course. Please help to clean the tables after meals, vacuum clean, etc.