
The Thousand Armed Chenrezig is the yidam of this practice. The yidam is the enlightened mind manifesting in different forms of the deity.
The Nyungne retreat is one on the main practices of the Hay River KTC. We are very fortunate to have Lama Yeshe and the opportunity to do this Buddhist Fasting practice several times a year. In April (21st thru 23rd) we will do a single Nyungne, which takes a little over two days and in May/June ( May 19 thru June 4) we will do eight in a row. This practice is done to purify negative karma accumulated in this life and countless past ones. It also helps to develop our inherent compassion for all beings along with other positive qualities. This teaching was an orientation for people interested in participating in future Nyungnes. Lama Yeshe discussed the vows that are taken, the retreat schedule, and additional information to help participants get the most benefit from the practice. The Thousand Armed Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of great compassion, is the yidam deity (the enlightened mind manifesting as a diety) of this practice. The reading transmission was given, as it is prerequisite (along with the refuge vow) for participation in the Nyungne practice. Lama Karma will be performing the Refuge Ceremony during his visit to Hay River KTC, April 27-29.
additional Nyungne information

Lama Yeshe playing the cymbals
Lama Yeshe is a fully ordained monk in the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and is the resident teacher at Hay River KTC Buddhist Meditation Center outside of Ridgeland, WI. See our website ktcHayRiver.org for a schedule of events and additional information about activities at the center.