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