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

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Correct Answer: Maitreya. ● The term 'bodhisattva' literally means 'one who has enlightenment as his/her essence', from bodhi (awakening or enlightenment) and sattva (essence). ● It is not simply another term for a Buddha, though: a bodhisattva is a being who is destined for enlightenment rather than one who has gained it already. Maitreya ● He will be the successor of Gautama Buddha and also known as future Buddha, yet to come to save the world. ● He holds a “water phial” in his left hand. ● It is said that he will arrive when oceans will decrease in size (that is why keeps a Kumbha or philial in his hand) and will rule the Ketumati Pure Land (Varanasi).

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

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