Foundational Program Classes
and Basic Practices

Explore the Fundamentals of Buddhism

How to set up and perform a Nyung Na Fasting Retreat
in your own home

This class is ideal for the Discovering Buddhism Students who are participating in the full program or for anyone interested in doing a 2-day fasting retreat.

Nyung Na is a powerful purification practice that was given to the nun Gelongma Palma by Chenrezig Buddha of Compassion. This practice therefore contains great blessings and is highly praised by Lama Zopa Rinpoche as a method for transforming the mind. This practice will strengthen our connection to Chenrezig and enable us to purify our negative states of mind.

Venerable Damchoe will instruct participants on how to set up the preparatory ritual and how to conduct the retreat in their own homes. You can purchase Nyung Na - Instructions by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at FPMT SHOP.

Teacher: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe

Date and Time: Sunday 2/23 10-11:30 AM

Location: In person at the Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center 10875 Main St #108 Fairfax Va 22030

Suggested donations: $15/class for non-members and $10/class for members. No one is turned away due to a lack of funds.

Contact spc@guhyasamaja.org for the text and materials or if you have any questions.

Please check the calendar to confirm.

Discovering Buddhism Module 7: Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels

Refuge in the Three Jewels, Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha is the foundation for every Buddhist practice. Lama Yeshe has said," Buddhist Refuge is a process of turning inward that begins with our discovery of our unlimited potential for enlightenment." In this course participants will learn who and what are reliable sources of Refuge, what are the causes and functions of taking Refuge, the commitments of Refuge Vows and what is Ultimate Refuge.

We ask participants to please show up 10-15 minutes early to settle in as we start promptly at 10 AM with prayers and a guided meditation

Learn more about the Discovering Buddhism Course from FPMT.