About

GSTDL will host and conduct the Nyung Ne retreat in conjuction with Saka Dawa. This powerful fasting practice purifies negativities and helps us accumulate merit.

For more details regarding benefits of the practice, please CLICK HERE.

Requirements

Those that are eligible to attend the retreat must have received the Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) Empowerment or any highest level tantra initiations.

Location

GSTDL Center

No Zoom option available for this retreat.

Schedule

Saturday, May 30, 2026

1st session starts at 5 am

Last session ends approximately at 6 pm

* Lunch meal must be taken before noon (no meat or eggs, onions, garlic, or radishes).  Light beverages can be taken throughout the day. (No juice with pulp. A little milk may be added to tea or coffee, but a glass of milk may not be taken. No intoxicants.)

**The Eight Mahayana precepts are taken for two days. These are to abandon:

1. Killing
2. Stealing
3. Sexual Activity
4. Lying
5. Intoxicants
6. Sitting on high or expensive beds or seats
7. Singing, dancing, or playing music; wearing perfumes, ornaments, or cosmetics
8. Eating at improper times

Sunday, May 31, 2026 (Saka Dawa)

1st session starts at 5 am

* The second day, fasting all day, including no water.

PLEASE NOTE:  Because of it being Saka Dawa, a tsog offering will be done and open to the general public. Retreat activities for the day will end around 3pm or so. Tsog offering which will be for the general public will start at 4pm.

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Monday, June 1, 2026

One session only starting at 5 am and ending around 7am

* Fasting will be broken after the end of this session. Light breakfast will be provided right after.

** Due to being a work day, you may opt out of attending this day.

What to Bring

1. Mala to be used only for Chenrezig mantra
2. Vajra and Bell (only for those who have received initiation)
3. Mandala set (if you would like to offer during the sadhana).
4. Nyung Ne retreat booklet will be available during the time of the retreat.