Maitri Five Wisdom Energies

Five Wisdom Energies practice is based on traditional buddhist teachings of the five buddha families. Also called Maitri Space Awareness practice, it was first created and developed under the guidance of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

Participants are introduced to five postures. The practice is done in a colored environment. The colored environment is created by using colored glasses or specially designed practice rooms. Each posture evokes a pattern of energy specific to one of five buddha families. As well as exploring energies as they exist in ourselves and the environment, the emphasis of posture practice is on discovering unconditional friendliness (maitri: pronounced "my tree") toward oneself, within these raw and wakeful energies. Exploring the five wisdom energies is at the heart of a contemplative approach to working with others. Experiencing both the sane and confused aspects of each energy can have a profound effect. One can become attuned to working with energy in a direct and immediate way. Sitting meditation is used in conjunction with this practice to provide the ground, spaciousness and clarity necessary to complete connection with these energies. For more information, contact:

Jigme Chöda Urbonas (902) 823-1814 maitri@chebucto.ca.
or visit www.maitripractice-international.org.