Antique Chinese large cloisonné Maitreya Buddha, 19th century.
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Description Antique Chinese large cloisonné Maitreya Buddha, 19th century. Dimensions: 60.0 x 35.0 x 30.0 cm. History of Maitreya Buddha: The name Maitreya is derived from the Sanskrit word maitrī meaning “friendship”. Maitreya is a Bodhisattva who is regarded as the future Buddha of this world. In all schools of Buddhism, Maitreya is considered the direct successor of Gautama Buddha. As the fifth and final Buddha of the current century, Maitreya’s teachings will focus on re-establishing the Buddha Dharma on Earth. According to the scriptures, Maitreya’s teachings will be similar to Gautama’s. Maitreya’s arrival is prophesied to occur during a time of decline where the teachings of Gautama Buddha will have been ignored or largely forgotten. Antique Chinese large cloisonné Maitreya Buddha, 19th century – A beautiful and collectible item. Code: C105
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