MAITREYA BUDDHA STATUE 10"

MAITREYA BUDDHA STATUE 10"

Mahayana Buddhism teaches the Maitreya prophecy which predicts the coming of the future Buddha. Currently, Maitreya Buddha waits in Tusita Heaven until his time comes to return to the earthly realm. Maitreya sits on his throne in a constant state of preparation. As a result, a Maitreya Buddha statue is the only Buddha or Bodhisattva depicted sitting upright in a chair.

This Maitreya Buddha statue for sale wears the crown and jewels of a Bodhisattva. Maitreya is also depicting the Dharmachakra mudra because it will be his responsibility to set the “Wheel of Dharma” in motion once again. Additionally, between the thumb and index finger of each hand he holds the stem of a lotus flower.