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Nov 7 -Friday - Orientation
7 PM - A review of the text for new participants or those wishing a refresher. Duties for the retreat will be assigned. All are required to attend.
Nov 8 -Saturday - Nyungne starts
5:30 AM to Noon - Morning Session. Vow-taking, Chenrezik (1000 armed) practice, tea, and juice. There will be no breakfast.
Noon to 2 PM - rest period and lunch. Special foods for lunch (no garlic, onions, beans, etc.). No solid food may be taken after you rise from the table.
2 PM to 5 PM - Afternoon Session. Chenrezik (1000 armed) practice, tea, and juice. No dinner.
5 PM to 6:30 PM - Mahakala Practice.
Those keeping vows should not have food or drink after 10 PM Saturday and keep silence (no talking for any reason).
Nov 9 -Sunday - The Day of Silence and Fasting
6 AM to Noon - Morning Session. vow-taking, Chenrezik (1000 armed) practice, same as Saturday but without drinks or talking.
Noon to 2 PM - rest period
2:00 PM to 5 PM - Afternoon Session. Chenrezik (1000 armed) practice
5 PM to 6:30 PM - Mahakala Practice.
Nov 10 -Monday - End of Nyungne Retreat
4:30 AM to 7 AM. Final session. Retreat ends.