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

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2018 Prelims]

(a) Avalokiteshvara

(b) Lokesvara

(c) Maitreya

(d) Padmapani


Answer: (c)

Explanation:

Topic Description
Maitreya Maitreya is believed to be the successor of Gautama Buddha and is considered a future Buddha.

Maitreya is a bodhisattva who will appear on Earth in the future and is regarded as a future Buddha.

He is also known as Ajita Bodhisattva.

Avalokiteshvara Avalokiteshvara is a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas.

Avalokiteshvara is also known as the “Lord who looks down”.

Padmapani Padmapani is a bodhisattva who is depicted holding a lotus.
Lokesvara Lokesvara is referred to as the “Lord of the World”.

Please note that Maitreya, Avalokiteshvara, Padmapani, and Lokesvara are all bodhisattvas associated with Buddhism.

Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

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