#future buddha

Maitreya Buddha is said to be the Future Buddha. In various Buddhist sutras such as Amitabha Sutra and Lotus Sutra, Maitreya Buddha is believed to be called Ajita.

In the world of Buddhist eschatology, Maitreya means the future Buddha. Maitreya Buddha is considered the 5th Buddha that is believed to appear in this Kalpa or era. Thus, Maitreya Buddha is regarded as the Future Buddha yet to appear in this age. In various Buddhist sutras such as Amitabha Sutra and Lotus Sutra, Maitreya Buddha is believed to be called Ajita. Read more at:

Maitreya Buddha | The Future Buddha | Ajita - OriginalBuddhas

The 74-foot-tall Maitreya Buddha Statue at Likir Monastery in Ladakh stands as an awe-inspiring marvel, drawing throngs of tourists. Its colossal presence not only captivates visitors but also carries profound spiritual significance for Buddhists.

Bodhisattva Maitreya

The future Buddha

Gilt copper alloy with silver, copper and glass inlay

Eastern India, Pāla Era, circa 12th Century CE

Maitreya

The future Buddha

Maitreya - The future Buddha

Adding an almost messianic element to Mahāyāna eschatology, Maitreya Buddha is the future Buddha expected to arrive as a bodhisattva from the Tuṣita heaven where he presently resides, and attain complete enlightenment and herald a golden age.

Gilded Bronze, Tibet

Circa 15th Century CE

Future Buddha