- H.H. Karma Kuchen Rinpoche

  - Thousand Arms Chenrezig
    Nyung Ne Retreat

  - Requirements for Participants

  - Registration & Participation

  - General Information for
    Participants

  - Nyung Ne Retreat Program

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** Registration for Nyung Ne Retreat is only left with 17 spaces.
Please read the following if you wish to participate in the retreat. **

Those who wish to join us in the Thousand Arms Chenrezig Nyung Ne Retreat is required to submit your application form as early as possible. All application received will based on first come first served basis according to terms and conditions indicated below.

1) Application form MUST BE duly completed and meet the retreat requirement.
2) 1 Passport size photo MUST be attached together with $10 registration fee.
3) Strictly no reservation to be fair to all interested participants and those who have
    already registered.
4) Registration must be submitted by Closing Date: 26th November 2009 or before
    registration is full, whichever comes first.

Interested participants who do not fulfilled the terms and conditions will not be consider.

We seek your kind understanding.
Thank You.

Donation / Sponsorship For Thousand Arms Chenrezig Nyung Ne Retreat

Devotees and members who wish to be in the retreat but are unable to do so may choose to make voluntary donation or sponsorship towards the Nyung Ne. The merits gained is as beneficial as those who are participating in it.

For those who wish to donate / sponsor the Nyung Ne Retreat, please do so in the following manner:

1) Cheque Donation / Sponsor
   - Please make a crossed cheque payable to "PALYUL NYINGMA BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION"
   - Mail to: 721 GEYLANG ROAD SINGAPORE 389 632.
   - Kindly indicate "For Nyung Ne Retreat" and the names of the donors / sponsors at a piece of paper and send it together with your cheque.

2) For Cash In Kind
   - Please donate your cash in kind by going to our centre and drop it inside the "Nyune Ne Donation Box".
   - Do not send any cash using postage mail.

HIS HOLINESS KARMA KUCHEN RINPOCHE

The 5^th Karma Kuchen Rinpoche was born in the year of Iron Dog, along with many auspicious signs in Southern India. When he was 2 years old, His Holiness Pema Norbu Rinpoche (the 11^th Throne Holder of Palyul Lineage) notified his parents that their son is the reincarnation of a great mahasiddha, and his food and clothing have to be clean.

When H.H Karma Kuchen Rinpoche was 4 years old, both the late H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche (also the manifestation of Guru Rinpoche) and H.H. Penor Rinpoche confirmed that this child is the unmistaken incarnation of the 4^th Karma Kuchen Rinpoche (Karma Thegchog Nyingpo) in their meditations. He was then invited to Namrdoling Monastery where H.H. Penor Rinpoche looked after him and provided him with basic education. H.H. Karma Kuchen Rinpoche studied and perfected the teachings of Namcho (Sky Teachings) preliminaries (ordinary and extraordinary), Tsalung and up to Dzogpachenpo under the direct guidance of H.H. Penor Rinpoche. He also took the Bhikshu and Bodhisattva vows, and received the Namcho, Ratna Lingpa’s revelations and Rinchen Terzoed empowerments from H.H. Penor Rinpoche. In addition, he received many teachings under the late H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Dodrupchen Rinpoche, Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche, and many other great siddhas.

Keeping in view of his wonderful qualities of a master, H.H. Penor Rinpoche appointed him as Head of Palyul Mother Monastery in Tibet in 1994. On 14 August 2000, he was formally enthroned as the lineage holder of The Palyul Lineage and is now the 12th Throne Holder of The Palyul Lineage. Equipped with inconceivable wisdom, modesty, grace and boundless compassion, he has vowed to bring peace and happiness to all sentient beings and spread the supreme Dharma in the 10 directions. Penor Rinpoche on many occasions appreciated his efforts in holding the pure lineage of Palyul tradition and dissemination of Buddha Dharma in the Land of Snows.

Of the many remarkable qualities that he possesses, the most striking quality is his strict and pure observance of all the vows of a monk. He is thus the embodiment of pure conduct in these degenerate times.

Thousand Arms Chenrezig Nyung Ne Retreat

For the first time, His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche, the 12th Throne Holder of Palyul Lineage, will leads the Thousand Arms Chenrezig Nyung Ne Retreat from 3rd to 6th December 2009 in Singapore. It is indeed a great blessing if one is able to participate and complete the retreat together with His Holiness.

In Tibetan, the word “Nyung” means less, “Ne” means remaining. This means that during this retreat, we reduce our negativity and, ideally, eliminate negativity entirely. Nyungne is the most effective course of practices to purify both environmental pollution and our own faults. The practice was revealed by Bhikshuni Palmo, a practitioner who suffered from leprosy. She performed this practice for 12 years in conjunction with Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara) practice and become a great siddhi, attaining the Celestial Body. Nyung Ne involves powerful practice for purification and the accumulation of positive energy, based on the practice of Avalokiteshvara. It involves maintaining the eight Mahayana precepts, fasting (abstain from eating & drinking), prostrations and silence on the second day. Practitioners will recite the six syllable mantra: Om Mani Padme Hung. The mantra purifies the six seeds of the six realms within oneself and, furthermore, has the effect of pacifying the suffering of all beings.  

The eight Mahayana Precepts are:

l. No killing 
2. No stealing
3. No sex 
4. No telling lies
5. No drinking alcohol
6. No sitting in high seats
7. No evening meals
8. No idle chatter, singing, dancing, makeup or ornaments

Requirements for Participants

Please ensure you are able to commit on the following;
-  Observe the 8 Mahayana Precepts
-  Fasting (abstain from eating & drinking) for 24 hours
-  No sallow of saliva
-  Observed silence
-  Able to do prostrations as required during the practice
   (Participants may do the prostrations at their own pace.)

Registration & Participation

-  Participants must register in centre and registration fee is $10. No advanced booking or phone reservation allowed.
   Please complete the Nyung Ne Application Form, together with a passport size photo.
-  Registration Closing Date: 26th November 2009 or when registration is full, whichever comes first.
-  Participants are required to abide to the rules and regulation of the Thousand Arms Chenrezig Nyung Ne Retreat 2009.
-  Only 80 people allowed. (Priority will be given to Centre's member and those who have participated in May 2008
   Nyung Ne Retreat.)
- Contact person for enquiry / registration: Ms Shiyun 9877 0726.

Centre Address:
Palyul Nyingma Buddhist Association
721 Geylang Road Singapore 389632
Tel: 6742 9261

*Overseas Palyul students who wish to participate in this retreat are require to complete the Nyung Ne Registration Form then email to us at nyungne@palyulsg.org together with 1 passport size photo. We'll advise you via email on the outcome of your registration and payment.*

General Information for Participants

-  Bring own sleeping bag, blankets, quilts for sleeping and resting, notepad, pen for notes taking during teaching
-  Bring several comfortable clothing for changing after prostration.
-  No sleeveless tops, low cuts tops, shorts above 3/4 length or short skirts allowed. No wearing of jewellery, makeup,
   perfume or scented powder during the retreat period.
-  Bring own toiletries (towels, soap, toothbrushes etc.)
-  During rest time, you may wash up, take a nap or do self practice.
-  Bring a pair for gloves or small cloth for prostration.
-  Avoid bringing prayer wheel or items that create noise so it will not obstruct the practice of others.
-  Those who have any doubts on their health or ability to physically handle this retreat, please consult your physician
   before your registration.
-  All participants are responsible for their personal belongings. The Organising Committee (Palyul Nyingma Buddhist
   Association & Poh Ming Tse Temple) will not be held responsible for any items lost during the retreat. Please avoid
   bringing valuable items.
-  The Organising Committee reserves the right to reject any registration or participants not fulfilling the Nyung Ne
   requirements. These are necessary for creating a harmonious and conducive retreat environment for all.

Nyung Ne Retreat Program