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UPSC 2018: 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
(d)Padmapani
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In Buddhist eschatology Maitreya (Pali Metteyya) is the bodhisattva destined to become the NEXT or ‘future’ Buddha who will appear on earth to renew the Dharma. Avalokiteshvara/Padmapani and Lokeshvara are compassionate bodhisattvas but not the prophesied future Buddha. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Maitreya-Buddhism?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper 1, as Question 74. It falls under Art & Culture > Philosophy & Religion.
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