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The name Maitreya is derived from the word “Maitri” from antique Language called Sanskrit. The Sanskrit word “Maitri” means, kindness, love, benevolence, friendship, friendliness, goodwill. Therefore, he is also regarded as the Loving or amiable One. He is regarded as the protector of the Dharma as well as a instructor who personally initiates his devotees.

Maitreya is currently a bodhisattva, one who has vowed not to accomplish Nirvana right away even though he has attained distinct level of enlightenment. The main purpose of this is to help habitancy on earth in their path to Nirvana and and teach them the teaching of Buddha.

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Maitreya, also known as the hereafter Buddha, is believed to be residing in Tushita Heaven waiting for the right time to descend down to the earth. Tushita heaven is one of the thirty-three heavens. It is believed to be existing living place of Maitreya. Followers of Tibetan Buddhism believe that if a person chants the holy absorbing “The Promise of Maitreya Buddha” in front of Rupas of Maitreya Buddha he will be reincarnated in Tushita Heaven.

There is a written statements in antique Buddhist scriptures like Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana that Maitreya will be the successor to Sakyamuni Buddha. He is referred to as the upcoming hereafter Buddha, unbelievable to arrive some 2500 years from now.

Some beliefs about Maitreya Buddha in separate Places

In Japanese tradition, Maitreya Buddha is carefully as the mediator in relationships between men and women. In Korean Beliefs, Maitreya Buddha is great worshipped as the bestower of children, particularly sons, a protector of sailors.

In Chinese culture, Maitreya is also know as Laughing Buddha or Happy Buddha. He is represented as a jolly, laughing Buddhist monk. He has a big fat belly who carries a hemp bag over his shoulder. He represents happiness, life and prosperity

Thanks to a Buddhist monk named Chang Dingzi Maitreya Buddha is also known as The Monk with the Cloth Bag. Though dressed only in thin monk’s robes, The Monk could sleep and play on the snow without getting wet or cold. He also had the potential to foresee the future.

The Monk, Yogi was a wise man, who was great known as Pu Tai — ‘cloth bag’ He carried the large bundle of Cloth wherever he went. He was later worshipped as the incarnation of Maitreya.

Maitreya Buddha Mudra

Maitreya is seated on a lotus that rests on a throne base. He holds his hands before his chest in dharmachakra mudra. The Buddha rupa holds a stem of a lotus flower in between the thumb and forefinger in his left hand. A wheel of Dharma, in sanskrit “Dharma Chakra” is supported by the bloom of this lotus. Original Rupas of Maitreya has him standing, dressed in rich jeweled clothing.

Maitreya Buddha – The future Buddha

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