Yungdrung Bon nuns practice together. Photo credit: Mary Ellen McCourt© All Rights Reserved
In the Yungdrung Bön tradition, there are many practices that incorporate the use of a drum and sil nyen, or Bönpo flat bell. The drum symbolizes method. The sil nyen symbolizes wisdom. Using these two sacred instruments together symbolizes the unification of method and wisdom.
Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche being welcomed by Yungdrung Bon nuns at their temple
Greatly kind lama, embodiment of all of the Victorious Ones, think of me!
I pray single-pointedly that my wish for the removal of all obstacles will be perfectly accomplished!
Extracted from the writings of Shardza Tashi Gyaltsen Rinpoche
Translated by Raven Cypress Wood
A Yungdrung Bon nun in Tibet circumambulates the temple. Photo credit: ©2007 Mary Ellen McCourt
Young nuns at Rayna Menling Nunnery in Dolanji, India
Nuns of Nya Rong in Tibet at their graduation in 2013
Nine Ways 