Introduction

When we have received the blessing empowerment of Buddha Maitreya we have received the instructions on training in common paths and training in uncommon paths, and we have received special blessings.  To make these instructions effective we need to engage in the practice of the yoga of Buddha Maitreya self-generation sadhana.

First we should know who Buddha Maitreya is.  Maitreya is the manifestation of all the Buddha's realization of loving kindness.  His function is to guide us along the stages of the path to enlightenment.  When he appeared as one of Buddhas' Shakyamuni's main disciples he was called 'Bodhisattva Maitreya'.  In truth, Bodhisattva Maitreya and Buddha Maitreya are different aspects of the same person.  Through relying upon Buddha Maitreya with faith we will receive this Buddha's special care, and he will bestow upon us the realizations of Kadam Lamrim through which we can solve our own and others' wishes. 

Having received the blessing empowerment of Buddha Maitreya we should apply great effort to practice the yoga of Buddha Maitreya self-generation sadhana.  By doing this we will accomplish our final goal, the supreme happiness of enlightenment.