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24K Gold Plated Bronze Buddha - Maitreya 8x12
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24K Gold Plated Bronze Buddha - Maitreya 8x12
This is a hand made 24K Gold plated bronze statue of the Buddha. This form of Buddha is known as the future Buddha.
From the Book Short Description of Gods, Goddesses and Ritual Objects of Buddhism and Hinduism in Nepal
MAITREYA BUDDHA
Maitreya Buddha is a future Buddha who is expected to come to earth from Tushita Heaven. he is supposed to be passing the life of a Bodhisatwa in the Tushita Heaven preparatory to his descent to earth in Human form. It is said that he will come to earth full 4000 years after the disappearance of Gautam Buddha for the deliverence of all sentient beings. He is the only Bodhisatwa who is worshipped both by the Hinayanists and the Mahayanists.
Maitreya may be represented as a standing figure adorned with rich ornaments and holding in his right hand the stalk of a louts. Maitreya may also be represented seated as a Buddha, with legs either interlocked or dangling down. His colour is yellow, and his images sometimes bear the figures of Dhyani Buddhas.
the measurements of this idol are about 8" by 12" by 6"
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