Maitreya
English
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Maitreya, a bodhisattva.
Etymology
From Sanskrit मैत्रेय (maitreya, “friendly, benevolent”).
Proper noun
Maitreya
- (Buddhism) A bodhisattva who is considered to be a future Buddha.
- (Hinduism) A sage of ancient India.
Related terms
- Maitreyan
Translations
bodhisattva
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See also
Maitreya on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
References
- Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, p. 469.