UPSC 2018HistoryModerate

With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world ?

A
Avalokiteshvara
B
Lokesvara
C
Maitreya
Correct Answer
D
Padmapani

Explanation

Maitreya is recognized in Buddhist tradition as the successor to the historical Gautama Buddha, currently residing in the Tushita Heaven and destined to appear on Earth to achieve complete enlightenment in a future age. While Avalokiteshvara (also known as Padmapani or Lokesvara) is a highly revered bodhisattva representing infinite compassion, he is a figure of the present era who has postponed his own Buddhahood to help all sentient beings. This question tests the core concept of Buddhist eschatology and the specific roles assigned to various Bodhisattvas within Mahayana Buddhism.

Ancient HistoryBuddhism - Mahayana ConceptsIndian historyfuture Buddhasave the worldAvalokiteshvaraLokesvaraMaitreyaPadmapani

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