UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2018

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

  1. Avalokiteshvara
  2. Lokesvara
  3. Maitreya
  4. Padmapani

Answer

Correct Answer

Maitreya

Explanation

Maitreya is the bodhisattva who is expected to appear in the future as the next Buddha.

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