Difference between revisions of "The Vajrayana practice of Nyung-Ne (Fasting practices)"
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| − | [[Nyung-Ne]] is the most effective course of practices to purify both outer environmental and our own inner mind. Especially now-a-days there is variety different diseases (epidemics) and natural or unnatural disasters. | + | [[Nyung-Ne]] is the most effective course of practices to {{Wiki|purify}} both outer {{Wiki|environmental}} and our [[own]] inner [[mind]]. Especially now-a-days there is variety different {{Wiki|diseases}} (epidemics) and natural or unnatural {{Wiki|disasters}}. |
| − | The practice was revealed by Bhikshuni Palmo, a practitioner who suffered from leprosy. She performed this practice for 12 years in conjunction with Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara) practice and become a great siddhini, attaining the Celestial Body. The retreat course involves powerful practices of purification such as periods of fasting, prostrations, and silence. | + | The practice was revealed by [[Bhikshuni]] [[Palmo]], a [[practitioner]] who [[suffered]] from {{Wiki|leprosy}}. She performed this practice for 12 years in {{Wiki|conjunction}} with [[Chenrezig]] ([[Avalokitesvara]]) practice and become a great siddhini, [[attaining]] the [[Celestial Body]]. The [[retreat course]] involves powerful practices of [[purification]] such as periods of [[fasting]], [[prostrations]], and [[silence]]. |
| − | Practitioners will also recite the six syllables Mani Mantra ([[Om Mani Padme Hung]]). This [[mantra]] purifies the six seeds of the six realms within oneself and, furthermore, has the effect of pacifying the suffering of all beings. | + | Practitioners will also recite the [[six syllables]] [[Mani Mantra]] ([[Om Mani Padme Hung]]). This [[mantra]] purifies the six [[seeds]] of the [[six realms]] within oneself and, furthermore, has the effect of pacifying the [[suffering]] of all [[beings]]. |
| − | this way, the practice brings peace to the entire world and can be a cause for World Peace, very appropriate to these degenerate times. The purification practices increase positive energies and so in and of themselves are causes for happiness and harmony. | + | this way, the practice brings [[peace]] to the entire [[world]] and can be a [[cause]] for [[World Peace]], very appropriate to these [[degenerate times]]. The [[purification]] practices increase positive energies and so in and of themselves are [[causes]] for [[happiness]] and [[harmony]]. |
| − | The Nyung-Ne purification retreat consists of maintaining eight vows and repeating practices of purification for a set number of days. The vows to be kept for the practice include: | + | The Nyung-Ne [[purification]] [[retreat]] consists of maintaining [[eight vows]] and repeating practices of [[purification]] for a set number of days. The [[vows]] to be kept for the practice include: |
<poem> | <poem> | ||
| − | l. No killing | + | l. No {{Wiki|killing}} |
| − | 2. No stealing | + | 2. No [[stealing]] |
| − | 3. No sex | + | 3. No {{Wiki|sex}} |
4. No telling lies | 4. No telling lies | ||
| − | 5. No drinking alcohol | + | 5. No drinking [[alcohol]] |
| − | 6. No idle chatter, singing or dancing, makeup or ornaments | + | 6. No idle chatter, singing or [[dancing]], [[makeup]] or ornaments |
| − | 7. No evening meals or alternate day diet | + | 7. No evening meals or alternate day [[diet]] |
8. No sitting in high seats | 8. No sitting in high seats | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
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| − | May benefit all beings | + | May [[benefit]] all [[beings]] |
Latest revision as of 10:40, 6 February 2020
Nyung-Ne is the most effective course of practices to purify both outer environmental and our own inner mind. Especially now-a-days there is variety different diseases (epidemics) and natural or unnatural disasters.
The practice was revealed by Bhikshuni Palmo, a practitioner who suffered from leprosy. She performed this practice for 12 years in conjunction with Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara) practice and become a great siddhini, attaining the Celestial Body. The retreat course involves powerful practices of purification such as periods of fasting, prostrations, and silence.
Practitioners will also recite the six syllables Mani Mantra (Om Mani Padme Hung). This mantra purifies the six seeds of the six realms within oneself and, furthermore, has the effect of pacifying the suffering of all beings.
this way, the practice brings peace to the entire world and can be a cause for World Peace, very appropriate to these degenerate times. The purification practices increase positive energies and so in and of themselves are causes for happiness and harmony.
The Nyung-Ne purification retreat consists of maintaining eight vows and repeating practices of purification for a set number of days. The vows to be kept for the practice include:
l. No killing
2. No stealing
3. No sex
4. No telling lies
5. No drinking alcohol
6. No idle chatter, singing or dancing, makeup or ornaments
7. No evening meals or alternate day diet
8. No sitting in high seats
