Significance of Future Buddha
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Synonyms: Maitreya, Buddha of the future, Bodhisattva maitreya, Buddha-to-be
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Buddhist concept of 'Future Buddha'
The Future Buddha in Buddhism represents enlightened beings destined to achieve Buddhahood through moral practices and spiritual growth. Prophesied figures, including Metteyya, symbolize enlightenment and righteousness, embodying ideals in cyclic existence and spiritual evolution.
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) Kumara Kassapa aspired to be honored by a future Buddha as the foremost bhikkhu in the teachings.[1] (2) A term referring to a Buddha who will appear in a future age, as part of the belief in cyclic existence and spiritual evolution.[2] (3) Buddhas who are expected to appear in the future, during which Kaliudayi expressed his aspirations to attain an honor.[3] (4) The identity that the Bodhisatta will assume as he grows and achieves Enlightenment.[4] (5) The concept of another Buddha arising in the future after Siddhattha.[5]
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) Refers to enlightened beings who teach with generosity, sharing knowledge fully without withholding.[6] (2) The spiritual figure that Devadatta tried to destroy, symbolizing enlightenment and righteousness.[7]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) Refers to the Buddha in a past life, when he was reborn and noted for his compassion and patience, illustrating the continuity of spiritual growth.[8] (2) The incarnation of the Buddha in a past life, exemplifying righteousness even while facing danger.[9]
From: Patthanuddesa Dipani
(1) Metteyya, the prophesied Buddha whose teachings and fraternity will serve as natural sufficing conditions for future generations.[10]
From: Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma
(1) The future Buddha is the individual who renounced his kingdom at the age of 29 to seek enlightenment.[11]
From: Karandavyuha Sutra
(1) The ideal of reaching Buddhahood, which Candrakirti argues is not recognized in the Hinayana tradition.[12] (2) References in Buddhist texts to beings who are destined to attain Buddhahood in future cycles of existence.[13]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The term refers to Buddha Shakyamuni, indicating his status as someone who will attain Buddhahood in a future time.[14] (2) The prophesy announced by Indra regarding the king attaining Buddhahood in the future.[15]
From: Mahavastu (great story)
(1) The predicted eventual attainment of Buddhahood by Abhiya after many kalpas.[16]
From: Apadana commentary (Atthakatha)
(1) Referring to potential future enlightened beings as prophesied by the current Buddha.[17]