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弥勒佛
Maitreya Buddha presently a and sculpture both as a 弥 勒 菩 萨 ， 意 译 为 慈 ⽒ ， 是 释 迦 牟 尼 佛
Bodhisattva residing in the bodhisattva and Buddha and is 的 继 任 者 ， 将 在 未 来 娑 婆 世 界 降 ⽣ 成
Tushita heaven is also known as frequently depicted seated in 佛 ， 成 为 娑 婆 世 界 的 下 ⼀ 尊 佛 ， 常 被 尊
the future Buddha. It is believed European fashion or with his 称 为 当 来 下 ⽣ 弥 勒 尊 佛 或 弥 勒 佛 。 在 ⼤
that Maitreya will appear on ankle loosely crossed. 乘 佛 教 中 ， 弥 勒 佛 ⼜ 称 等 觉 菩 萨 ， 妙 觉
earth in the future when the 菩萨或阿逸多菩萨，是⼋⼤菩萨之⼀。
teachings of Gautama Buddha Maitreya is a popular figure
has totally disappeared. He is depicted frequently in 弥 勒 佛 常 现 善 跏 趺 坐 ， 也 称 为 “ 垂 ⾜
accepted by all schools of contemporary crafts as a 坐” ， 就 是 坐 在 椅 ⼦ 上 两 脚 ⾃ 然 下 垂 着
Buddhism. The name Maitreya is cheerful, contented monk with a 地 的 姿 势 ， 这 是 随 时 准 备 下 ⽣ 成 佛 的 姿
taken from the Sanskrit maitri large exposed belly. Traditions 势 。 在 中 国 ， 有 弥 勒 菩 萨 化 ⾝ 布 袋 和
(in Pali, metta), which means related him as a Chinese monk 尚 的 传 说 ， 其“ 笑 佛” 的 慈 悲 形 象 深 ⼊ ⺠
“loving kindness.” In Mahayana called Pu-tai believed to be the 间。
Buddhism, Maitreya is the reincarnation of Maitreya and
embodiment of all-encompassing due to his benevolent nature and
love. He is represented in protruding stomach led to being
paintings called the Laughing/ Smiling
Buddha.
