During Saga DawaDüchen, all Dharma practice will accumulate unaccountable amount of merits.
In order to benefit sentient beings, RigzinChenpo Rinpoche will hold the Eight Precepts practice on live stream.
Words from Buddha Shakyamuni,
「The merits of practicing generosity diligently for hundred centuries is far less than thoseaccumulated in one day of upholding the Eight Precepts.」
Keeping these precepts will protect the body, speech and mind of the practitioners from misconducts and negative karma.
[Eight Precepts and their consequences]
1 Panatipataveramanisikkhapadamsamadiyami
Upholding the precept to refrain from Killing ; Accomplish Long Life without Illness.
2 Adinnadanaveramanisikkhapadamsamadiyami
Upholding the precept to refrain from Stealing ; Accomplish Sufficiency of Food and Cloth.
3 Abrahmacariyaveramanisikkhapadamsamadiyami
Upholding the precept to refrain from Sexual Activity; Accomplish a Perfect Body.
4 Musavadaveramanisikkhapadamsamadiyami
Upholding the precept to refrain from Lying ; Can’t be Deceived.
5 Suramerayamajjapamadatthanaveramanisikkhapadamsamadiyami
Upholding the precept to refrain from Taking Alcohol or Intoxicating Drugs; Keep a Clear Mind
6 Uccasayana-mahasayanaveramanisikkhapadamsamadiyami
Upholding the precept to refrain from Lying on an Elevated or Luxurious Bed;
Gain Love and Respect from People.
7 Vikalabhojanaveramanisikkhapadamsamadiyami
Upholding the precept to refrain from Eating at the Wrong Time (after midday);
IncreaseWealth and Prevent from Poverty.
8 Nacca-gita-vadita-visukkadassana mala-gandha-vilepana-dharana-mandanavibhusanathanaveramanisikkhapadamsamadiyami
Upholding the precept to refrain from Dancing, Singing, Music, Wearing Garlands,
Using Perfumes And Cosmetics; Accomplish the Perfect Body of Buddha.
The 2-day fasting retreat of Eight Precepts (“Nyungne” in Tibetan) is a distinctive Dharma approach in Tibetan Buddhism.
『Nyu』 means fasting in Tibetan,
『Ngne』 means remain the state, and
『NyuNgne』 means remain the fasting state.
「NyuNgne」is a quick approach to purify obscurations.
By undertaking 「NyuNgne」, participants will experience sufferings of hunger and thirst, and
therefore generate compassion and loving kindness.
Unlike the Theravada and Mahayana tradition where the fasting retreat is complete in 24 hours,
the Tibetan tradition takes 2 days:
Fasting:
- On the first day,practitioners start fasting from midday.
- On the second day, there will be no food and water for the entire day.
- On the third morning, food and water will again be allowed.
Ritual practice:
- In general, We practice FourSessions a day, Keeping Silence, Performing Ritualsof Eight Precepts, Chanting Sutra, Visualizing, Confessing, Praising Avalokitesvara and doing Prostrations, Etc.
- For those who can’t complete four sessions a day due to circumstances,please at least undertake the Eight Precepts. One session on your own and participate the online practice with the group.
(The following time is PDT, please note accordingly.)
- 【Payer for spontaneous accomplishments of the solemn wish fulfilling jewel】:
On 6/1 (Mon.)（10th of Tibetan calendar）Group live ritual practice at 4:00 a.m.
(Those who have received the transmission will get the ritual via email. Please be ready 5 minutes before the starting time.) - 【Eight Precepts】:
On 6/3(Wed.), ritual practices on your own, beginning at 5:00 a.m.
Fasting begins after lunch.
On 6/4 (Thur.), Ritualpractice and fasting all day (24 hours)
On 6/4 and 6/5, there will be group live Eight Precepts practice at 4:00 a.m.
(Please apply and register on line in order to obtain the ritual printout)
Live stream:
- 噶陀仁珍千寶佛學會臉書專頁: https://www.facebook.com/rigzinchenpoassociation/
- 妙乘法苑臉書社團: https://www.facebook.com/groups/586354635295716/
Registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuUsyTKv3GnsgSh4nfcm2_sSIzDwCNVIMOvBk2BTXNZ0_zpw/viewform