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