Dates: Friday, April 12th & Saturday, April 13th. (see website for schedule)

This special fasting and purification practice is traditionally done by Kadampa Centers worldwide on Buddha’s Enlightenment day which is celebrated on April 15th. The practice is performed in conjunction with 1,000 Armed Avalokiteshvara prayers and is very powerful in purifying negative karma of body, speech and mind as well as pacifying strong delusions such as desirous attachment and hatred. It is also a special method for receiving blessings and improving our experience of love, compassion and bodhichitta.

Wrapped within the practice of Mahayana Precepts, it involves fasting and making three sessions of prostrations, with the sadhana ‘Drop of Essential Nectar‘, over two days. Usually the second day is accompanied by a full fast. Although strongly recommended, this is not compulsory. Everyone is welcome to join us for this special retreat.