maitreya
/maɪˈtreɪə/
noun
- In Buddhism, the future Buddha who will appear on Earth to teach the dharma after the teachings of Gautama Buddha have been forgotten.
- Statues of Maitreya often show him sitting with his feet on the ground, ready to rise.
- The prophecy of Maitreya is an important part of Buddhist tradition.
- Many Buddhists believe that Maitreya will come to restore peace and wisdom.