A special fasting and purification practice in conjunction with 1,000-armed Avalokiteshvara prayer sessions. This practice is very powerful for purifying negative karma and for pacifying strong delusions such as attachment and anger. It is also a special method for receiving blessings and improving our experience of love, compassion and bodhichitta.
Only one vegetarian meal is eaten around lunchtime, if possible, and we refrain from intoxicants during the retreat and we should try to avoid alcohol, meat, eggs, onion, garlic, and other types of spicy food over each of these two days.