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Prelims 2018

With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?

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Explanation

The future Buddha, yet to come to save the world according to Buddhist tradition, is referred to as Maitreya. Avalokiteshvara (Lokesvara/Padmapani) are all forms of the compassionate bodhisattva but are not future Buddhas.

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