One of the most powerful purification practices in the Tibetan tradition, the Nyungne—devoted to Thousand-armed Chenresig, Bodhisattva of Compassion—originates from the extraordinary accomplishments of the eleventh-century mahasiddha, Bhikshuni Lakshmi (Gelongma Palmo). Doing just one Nyungne is said to be as effective as doing three months of other purification practices. It is especially powerful for healing illness, purifying negative karma, and opening the heart to compassion. The two-day retreat involves observing the Mahayana precepts, and complete fasting and silence on the second day.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche's instructions on the order of prayers for the Nyungne retreat have been applied in this 2024 update of the practice book that was released in 2015. The common prayers in the FPMT collection that have been reviewed and amended since 2015 replace any previous versions used.

Contents include:

Nyungne sadhana

• The Preparatory Ceremony
• The Actual Ritual
• Meditation on the Self Generation
• Meditation on the Front Generation
• The Concluding Ritual

Lamrim Prayers

• Calling the Guru from Afar (extensive version)
• Calling the Guru from Afar (abbreviated version)
• The Foundation of All Good Qualities
• A Direct Meditation on the Graduated Path Containing All the Important Meanings

Prayers to Chenrezig

• Request to the Supreme Compassionate One
• Prayer to Chenrezig, the Compassionate-Eyed One
• Praise and Prayer to Noble Avalokitesvara Bringing Forth the Rains of Happiness and Well-Being (Phag tö)
• Prayer of Auspiciousness from the Ma?i Kabum

Additional Prayers

• Long Life Prayers 180
• Prayers for Multiplying Merit

Stories of the Nyungne Lineage Gurus

Illustrations

• Mandala of Avalokitesvara
• Nyungne Altar

Appendices

1 Arranging the Essential Bases

2 Notes about the Mahayana Ordination

3 Mudras for the Nyungne Practice

4 Modes of Meditation

5 Notes on Mantra Recitation

6 Instructions

7 Performing the Offering Bath

8 Avalokitesvara

9 Notes on the Long Dhara?i

10 Chantable Prayers

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252 pages, 2024 Edition.