Has anyone heard of Lord Maitreya?

Answer 1

Maitreya, a Buddha (or Bodhisattva) prophesized to come at a future date. Believed to be the "final" Buddha, his coming will usher in a new age.

Answer 2

He has been expected for generations by all of the major religions. Christians know him as the Christ, and expect his imminent return. Jews await him as the Messiah; Hindus look for the coming of Krishna; Buddhists expect him as Maitreya Buddha; and Muslims anticipate the Imam Mahdi or Messiah.



Although the names are different, many believe that they all refer to the same individual: the World Teacher, whose personal name is Maitreya (pronounced my-tray-ah).
Preferring to be known simply as the Teacher, Maitreya has not come as a religious leader, or to found a new religion, but as a teacher and guide for people of every religion and those of no religion.

At this time of great political, economic and social crisis Maitreya will inspire humanity to see itself as one family, and create a civilization based on sharing, economic and social justice, and global cooperation.

He will launch a call to action to save the millions of people who starve to death every year in a world of plenty. Among Maitreya's recommendations will be a shift in social priorities so that adequate food, housing, clothing, education, and medical care become universal rights.

Under Maitreya's inspiration, humanity itself will make the required changes and create a saner and more just world for all.

Answer 3

Yes, the prophesy is that after 2500 years, Guatama Buddha
will reappear in the West ,( with red hair) Again as a teacher, philosopher and man of science and will complete the mission he started in the East so that there is a workable route for ALL mankind to achieve the state of "bodhi".

He may well have already returned sometime in the last century, which would fit the time of this prophesy.
However his name would not be the way to recognize him.
It would be the results his lifes work that will prove the forfilling
of this prophesy.

Answer 4

In Buddhist tradition, Maitreya is the future buddha that will come when the teachings of the current buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, have perished from the earth. When he comes to earth, all beings living in the same times that he is will attain enlightenment, according to Buddhist belief.