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Maitri Bhavana
Monthly Group Meditation Practice for those who are seriously ill The Sanskrit word maitri means friendliness, or loving-kindness, while bhavana means virtue or quality. So maitri bhavana is the practice of expanding loving-kindness without limits, or unlimited friendliness.
“In this practice we share health with other people—in fact, all sentient beings. It involves developing a sense of immense generosity and being willing to suffer for others. One’s own personal gain and achievement could be shared—in fact, given up.” -Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
EVERYONE WELCOME
Maitri Bhavana is a monthly group practice that we do for the seriously ill on one morning of every month, usually on the Sunday of our Community Practice Weekends. What is meant by "seriously ill"? Any seriously debilitating condition; physical, mental, psychological or spiritual can be included. Temporary illnesses such as the common head cold, rash, fever, etc. are not usually included. Conditions such as cancer, stroke, alcoholism, diabetes, chronic depression, etc. would be included. The practice includes the liturgy “Friendliness” and the sending and taking practice called Tonglen. Using the medium of the breath we breath in the suffering and pain of those who are ill, and we breathe out to them relief from that suffering. This relief can take many different forms. Sangha members and the public are encouraged to submit the names of people who are afflicted with an illness and the name of that illness. If you are unable to attend the monthly practice, but would like to submit your name or someone else's name for healing practice, please email maitribhavana@vancouvershambhala.org or fill out the form below.
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