{"product_id":"nyungnay-fasting-and-purification-retreat","title":"Nyungnay Fasting and Purification Retreat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eApril 14th – 15th, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-efd90e12-74bb-4c28-8624-a2f30f6e6264\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content shg-proportional-font-size\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation: KMC SF \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/6FcrzJPz1TVoLiQD6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3324 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree for members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA special fasting and purification practice in conjunction with Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara prayer sessions. This practice is very powerful for purifying negative karma and for pacifying strong delusions such as attachment and anger. It is also a special method for receiving blessings and improving our experience of love, compassion and bodhichitta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone who participates must take Precepts at 7 am both days, either at the Temple, or at home if you’ve received them previously.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOn the first day, only one vegetarian meal is eaten around lunchtime. We should also try to avoid meat, eggs, onion, garlic, and other types of spicy food over each of these two days. We refrain from intoxicants, sexual activity, and wearing makeup and jewelry during the retreat.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOn second day, one can do the same as the previous, with one vegetarian meal at lunch only, or a complete fast—no food and\/or water for 24 hours starting with Precepts at 7 am.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone is welcome. Although this is technically an advanced course, beginners are welcome to participate. If you are new to this practice or need more information, contact: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"email us\" href=\"mailto:epc@meditateinsanfrancisco.org\"\u003eepc@meditateinsanfrancisco.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEACHER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.087%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top; width: 33.83%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0315\/2343\/8636\/files\/Gen_Choma_Portrait.png?v=1773786511\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top; width: 65.9071%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGen Kelsang Choma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the most senior American nun within the New Kadampa Tradition of Modern Buddhism in the US. A close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, she has studied extensively on the Teacher Training Program for 35 years, and is qualified to teach both Sutra and Tantra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center San Francisco and is often invited to teach nationally. People enjoy her teachings for their clarity and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanted Prayers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-guided meditations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMantra recitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull prostrations (mental prostrations if you are physically unable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFasting (full or partial depending on ability)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to bring:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Optional)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tharpa.com\/us\/essence-of-good-fortune-booklet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA Pure Life\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tharpa.com\/us\/essence-of-good-fortune-booklet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDrop of Essential Nectar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMandala kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome items are available for purchase in our bookstore. Some prayer booklets are available to borrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchedule:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAY 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7 am – 7:45 am | Precepts\u003cbr\u003e8:15 am – 9:30 am | Retreat Session\u003cbr\u003e10 am – 11:15 am | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRetreat Session\u003cbr\u003e1:15 pm – 2:45 pm | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRetreat Session\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e5 pm – 6 pm | Wishfulfilling Jewel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAY 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7 am – 7:45 am | Precepts\u003cbr\u003e8:15 am – 9:30 am |\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRetreat Session\u003cbr\u003e10 am – 11:15 am |\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRetreat Session\u003cbr\u003e1:15 pm – 2:45 pm |\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRetreat Session\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e4:30 pm – 6 pm | Offering to the Spiritual Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KMC San Francisco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44941960413228,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0315\/2343\/8636\/files\/nyungnay_banner.png?v=1762464521","url":"https:\/\/www.meditateinsanfrancisco.org\/products\/nyungnay-fasting-and-purification-retreat","provider":"KMC San Francisco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}