Standing Bodisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future) ca. 3rd century Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) Maitreya is the Buddha of the next age, much as Shakyamuni is the Buddha of our age. He resides in Tushita heaven waiting for his final rebirth. As befits his highest rebirth, he wears the garments and jewels of a prince, though his halo clearly demarks his deified status. He can be identified by the sacred water flask in his left hand. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #2211. Standing Bodisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future) Supported by Bloomberg Ph
Standing Bodisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future) ca. 3rd century Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) Maitreya is the Buddha of the next age, much as Shakyamuni is the Buddha of our age. He resides in Tushita heaven waiting for his final rebirth. As befits his highest rebirth, he wears the garments and jewels of a prince, though his halo clearly demarks his deified status. He can be identified by the sacred water flask in his left hand. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #2211. Standing Bodisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future) Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Standing Bodisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future). Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara). ca. 3rd century. Schist. Sculpture
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