Maitreya
English
editEtymology
editTransliteration of Sanskrit मैत्रेय (maitreya, “friendly, benevolent”).
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editMaitreya
- (Buddhism) A bodhisattva who is considered to be a future Buddha.
- (Hinduism) A sage of ancient India.
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editbodhisattva
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See also
editReferences
edit- Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, p. 469.
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