Description
Maitreya Buddha, Traditional Himalayan Art, Exquisite Future Buddha Art
Maitreya, in Buddhist tradition, the future Buddha, presently a bodhisattva residing in the Tushita heaven, who will descend to earth to preach anew the dharma (“law”) when the teachings of Gautama Buddha have completely decayed. Maitreya is the earliest Bodhisattva around whom a cult developed and is mentioned in scriptures from the 3rd century CE. He was accepted by all schools of Buddhism and is still the only bodhisattva generally honored by the Theravada tradition.
This thangka will be great for your meditation practices.
Size: 9"/22cm (Width) x 13"/33cm (Height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Genuine 24K Gold, Poster Colors