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SUMMARY:Niungne Retreat with Chagdud Khadro
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The practice of the Niungne fasting ritual is a simple yet powerful means of dispelling obstacles to physical and mental well-being. It leads the practitioner to the essence of Avalokiteshvara’s supreme secret\, the compassionate embodiment of all buddhas. \nBy reciting prayers\, repeating Avalokiteshvara’s mantra\, and offering prostrations\, all kinds of negative actions are purified\, and conditions favorable to spiritual growth flourish. \nBy adopting the eight temporary precepts (vows)\, the conditions are created to experience happiness in this and future lives and\, ultimately\, to attain enlightenment. \nPrerequisite: to have received Amitabha empowerment\, from the Dudjom lineage\, or Cherenzig empowerment\, from the lineage of Drimed Kachod Wangpo. \nThe Amitabha empowerment will be granted on August 22. \nDuring this retreat\, there will be 4 cycles of fasting practice. Partial participation is available. \nPlease read the following information carefully about how the retreat will work before registering! \nThe foundation of the Nyungne practice we will be doing is a Vajrayana Buddhist sadhana. For this reason\, it is recommended that participants already have some familiarity with this type of meditation\, as there will be no teaching sessions. The focus of the retreat is the practice itself. \nPlease also consider your physical and mental health in light of a long fast like this one. \nThe austerities of Niungne include extreme thirst\, hunger\, fatigue\, and changes in body temperature. In addition\, compassion for the suffering of others deepens and can become almost unbearable. \nThe Buddha’s Dharma offers other methods of purification and merit-generation; therefore\, participants should carefully consider whether the discomforts and challenges of the Niungne practice are appropriate at this point in their spiritual journey. \nThere is an alternative way to participate: NIENGNE\, which involves partial fasting. See below for more information. \nQuestions or further information: eventos@odsalling.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_cta h2="" add_icon="left" i_icon_fontawesome="fas fa-calendar-alt" i_color="white" i_background_style="rounded" i_background_color="juicy_pink" i_size="sm" i_on_border="true"]Schedule: \nAmitaba empowerment\nAugust 22 \nPractice\nAugust 23–31[/vc_cta][vc_cta h2="" color="juicy-pink" add_icon="left" i_icon_fontawesome="fas fa-exclamation-circle" i_color="white" i_background_style="rounded" i_background_color="juicy_pink" i_size="sm" i_on_border="true"]Registration for the Amitabha empowerment only \nClick here \n[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=".vc_custom_1662557935092{margin-right: 3% !important;margin-left: 3% !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_toggle title=""]Drubchöd é uma prática elaborada e extensa\, que inclui a recitação de uma sadana\, mantras e danças rituais. \nUm Drubchöd possui oferendas tão elaboradas quanto as de um Drubchen\, porém em um período menor.[/vc_toggle][vc_btn title="Pre-register here - NYUNGNE" color="juicy-pink" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FQRfKS3pzX8koqX7R6%20"][vc_column_text]This retreat requires that all participants stay at Odsal Ling. There is no option to participate without staying overnight. \nThe first day of each cycle begins at 4:30 am (UTC-3)\, so participants must arrive at Odsal Ling the night before the first day of the cycle in which they will participate. \nFor those choosing to do NIUNGNE: \nRegistration deadline: August 14\, at 6:00 pm (UTC-3) \nAccommodations from August 21 to 31\nIncludes dinner on the 21st; breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner on the 22nd\, and all other meals according to the event’s cycles.\nIncludes the Amitabha empowerment. \n• Dormitory: R$ 2\,101\n• Shared room: R$ 2\,356\n• Suite: R$ 2\,596 \nAccommodations from August 21 to 25\nIncludes empowerment + 1st Cycle \n• Dormitory: R$ 943\n• Shared room: R$ 1\,031\n• Suite: R$ 1\,127 \nAccommodation for:\n• August 24–27 (2nd cycle) or\n• August 26–29 (3rd cycle) or\n• August 28–31 (4th cycle) \nDoes not include the Amitaba empowerment. Registration for the empowerment must be completed separately via the link available on the website. \n• Dormitory: R$ 544\n• Shared room: R$ 610\n• Suite: R$ 682[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_btn title="Pre-register here - NIENGNE" color="juicy-pink" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FQRfKS3pzX8koqX7R6%20"][vc_column_text]This retreat requires that all participants stay at Odsal Ling. There is no option to participate without staying overnight. \nThe first day of each cycle begins at 4:30 am (utc-3)\, so participants must arrive at Odsal Ling the night before the first day of the cycle in which they will participate. \nFor those choosing to do NIENGNE: \nRegistration deadline: August 14\, at 6:00 pm (UTC-3). \nAccommodations from August 21 through 31 \nIncludes dinner on the 21st; breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner on the 22nd; breakfast and lunch from the 23rd through the 30th; and breakfast on the 31st.\nIncludes the Amitabha empowerment. \n• Dormitory: R$ 2.404\n• Shared room: R$ 2.530\n• Suite: R$ 2.864 \nAccommodations from August 21 to 25\nIncludes empowerment + 1st Cycle \n• Dormitory: R$ 1.010\n• Shared room: R$ 1.098\n• Suite: R$ 1.194 \nAccommodation for:\n• August 24–27 (2nd cycle) or\n• August 26–29 (3rd cycle) or\n• August 28–31 (4th cycle) \nDoes not include the Amitaba empowerment. Registration for the empowerment must be completed separately via the link available on the website. \n• Dormitory: R$ 611\n• Shared room: R$ 677\n• Suite: R$ 749[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title="How does a Niungne cycle work?" tab_id="1775568859469-d7b8ae2d-7770"][vc_column_text]See how the Niungne cycle works and choose which one you’d like to participate in. You can participate in one or more cycles\, either sequentially or not. \n(All times UTC-3) \nCycle 1\nAugust 23–25 \nAugust 23 (Day 1) \n• 4:30 am: before dawn\, the eight vows are taken. From that moment on\, no eggs or meat are eaten.\n• Breakfast: only porridge is eaten.\n• Lunch: a hearty vegetarian lunch is served.\n• After lunch: the fast from solid foods begins. Until bedtime\, only water\, black coffee\, and tea are allowed.\n• Silence: speaking is permitted until bedtime. \nDay 24 (Day 2) \n• 4:30 am: the eight vows are renewed before dawn.\n• Total fast: eating and drinking—including water—are not permitted throughout the day.\n• Silence: silence is observed throughout the day\, except during the recitation of prayers and liturgies. \nDay 25 (Day 3) \n• Conclusion\nAt dawn on the third day\, a complete cycle of Niungne concludes. \nRetreatants who will not continue into the next cycle surrender their vows and conclude the retreat.\nRetreatants who choose to begin a new cycle renew the eight vows before dawn and enter the next cycle\, repeating the schedule from Day 1. \nThe schedule described above is repeated for the cycles below. \nCycle 2\nDay 25 (Day 1)\nDay 26 (Day 2)\nDay 27 (Day 3) \nCycle 3\nDay 27 (Day 1)\nDay 28 (Day 2)\nDay 29 (Day 3) \nCycle 4 – Last Cycle\nDay 29 (Day 1)\nDay 30 (Day 2)\nDay 31 (Day 3)[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title="Alternative form of participation: Niengne" tab_id="1781122927188-ebedbb99-48d3"][vc_column_text]In this option\, Niengne\, days 1 and 2 are the same\, except for the vow of total silence on day 2. In other words\, the fast from solid food begins after lunch. From lunch onward\, you may drink water\, black coffee\, and tea. \nIn this case\, please let us know your decision by email so that we can plan accordingly and include your additional meals in your registration. \n  \nCicle 1\nAugust 23–25 \nAugust 23 (Day 1) \n• 4:30 am: before dawn\, the eight vows are taken. From that moment on\, no eggs or meat are eaten.\n• Breakfast: only porridge is consumed.\n• Lunch: a hearty vegetarian lunch is served.\n• After lunch: the fast from solid foods begins. Until bedtime\, only water\, black coffee\, and tea are permitted.\n• Silence: speaking is permitted until bedtime. \nAugust 24 (Day 2) \n• 4:30 am: the eight vows are renewed before dawn.\n• Breakfast: only porridge is consumed.\n• Lunch: a hearty vegetarian lunch is served.\n• After lunch: fasting from solid food begins. Until bedtime\, only water\, coffee\, and tea are permitted.\n• Silence: silence is maintained throughout the day\, except during the recitation of prayers and liturgies. \nDay 25 (Day 3) \n• Conclusion\nAt dawn on the third day\, a full cycle of  Niengne comes to an end. \nRetreatants who will not continue into the next cycle submit their vows and conclude the retreat. \nRetreatants who choose to begin a new cycle renew the eight vows before dawn and enter the next cycle\, repeating the schedule from Day 1. \nThe schedule described above is repeated for the cycles below. \nCycle 2\nDay 25 (Day 1)\nDay 26 (Day 2)\nDay 27 (Day 3) \nCycle 3\nDay 27 (Day 1)\nDay 28 (Day 2)\nDay 29 (Day 3) \nCycle 4 - final cycle \nDay 29 (Day 1)\nDay 30 (Day 2)\nDay 31 (Day 3)[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title="What are the 8 vows of Niungne?" tab_id="1775569196518-76169398-f094"][vc_column_text]The eight Niungne vows are: \n\nDo not kill\nDo not steal\nDo not engage in sexual activity\nDo not lie\nDo not use perfumes—that is\, seductive substances—or jewelry—that is\, attractive adornments\nDo not dance or sing—that is\, do not engage in entertainment activities\nDo not sit on high seats or luxurious beds—that is\, do not seek excessive comfort\nDo not eat\, except during designated periods.\n\nIt is also not permitted to eat meat\, eggs\, onions\, garlic\, or strongly odorous white vegetables\, such as cabbage. It is also not permitted to use intoxicating substances. It is important to dress more warmly than usual while fasting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome="fas fa-calendar-alt" add_icon="true" title="Calendar and schedule" tab_id="1609595260660-b5f95fed-c80d"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Cycle 1\nDay 23 (Day 1)\nDay 24 (Day 2)\nDay 25 (Day 3) \nCycle 2\nDay 25 (Day 1)\nDay 26 (Day 2)\nDay 27 (Day 3) \nCycle 3\nDay 27 (Day 1)\nDay 28 (Day 2)\nDay 29 (Day 3) \nCycle 4 - Last Cycle\nDay 29 (Day 1)\nDay 30 (Day 2)\nDay 31 (Day 3)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome="fas fa-praying-hands" add_icon="true" title="Conduct" tab_id="1720300250057-1ce115f4-bdca"][vc_column_text]Please remove your shoes and hat before entering. \nPhotography\, recording\, or filming inside the meditation hall or during teachings is not permitted. \nDo not touch the practitioners’ objects or musical instruments. \nDo not lie down in the practice and teaching area. \nIt is traditional\, in the presence of Rinpoches and Lamas\, to wait standing until they sit down. Then\, three prostrations are made as a sign of respect. \nDo not point your feet toward statues\, lamas\, or sacred objects. \nDo not step over sacred texts\, practice objects\, or benches. \nDo not place texts directly on the floor. \nSacred texts are loaned for use only during meditation practices and should not be taken home or copied without the Temple’s permission. \nIf you find any object that does not belong to you\, please hand it over to one of our volunteers present on site.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome="fas fa-car-side" add_icon="true" title="Parking" tab_id="1663423708031-97199e5b-1b3a"][vc_column_text]You must reserve a parking spot at the time of registration and wait for confirmation via email from the events department. \nSince our parking is limited\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome="fas fa-directions" add_icon="true" title="How to get there" tab_id="1720300306807-1a71b83e-a559"][vc_column_text]Check out the different ways to get to the Temple here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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