maitreya Sanskrit Metteyya Pāli future Buddha world Buddhist eschatology bodhisattva complete enlightenment, teach pure dharma
maitreya Sanskrit Metteyya Pāli future Buddha world Buddhist eschatology bodhisattva complete enlightenment, teach pure dharma scriptures successor historic Śākyamuni Buddha prophecy arrival canonical literature sect Theravāda, Mahāyāna, Vajrayāna distant future north west Pakistan gandhara Asia Asian 2 3 century ad standing image future Buddha left hand holds special attribute water jar lota is lost pleated skirt dhoti long scarf dupatta hairstyle double loop topknot base fire altar showing Zoroastrian influence from Iran schist stone symetry balance grace harmony northwest Asia Asian valuable expensive rare hand made antique unique display gallery colour color coloured fine ornament decorative decorate arts craft handmade culture artisan craftsmanship handcraft skill heritage decorative black background history old collector piece copy skill craft fine detail cover heritage antique material conserve traditional tradition intricate pattern rich sumptuous exotic east eastern background colour color design asia asian bold old custom ancient archaeology artifact cultural culture decorated decorative traditional ethnic
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