Maitreya Collection

India, Ladakh, Thiksey. The immense and beautifully gilded Maitreya Buddha in the Chamkhang temple at Thiksey Monastery

Statue of Maitreya (The Future Buddha), Tikse Gompa, Ladakh, India, Asia

Red pine wood statue of Buddha of the Future, called Miroku Bosatsu or Maitreya, at Koryu-ji, Kyoto. Japanese, c606 A
JAPAN: BUDDHA, c606 A.D. Red pine wood statue of Buddha of the Future, called Miroku Bosatsu or Maitreya, at Koryu-ji, Kyoto. Japanese, c606 A.D

Maitreya Buddha. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Maitreya (the future Buddha) statue, 15m tall, Tikse Gompa, Ladakh, India, Asia

Maitreya with the thirty-five Buddhas of forgiveness of sins and the master of the..., 15th cent
Maitreya with the thirty-five Buddhas of forgiveness of sins and the master of the Kagyupa school, 15th century. Found in the Collection of the MAO - Museo d'Arte Orientale, Torino.

Buddha Shakyamuni or the Bodhisattva Maitreya, early 8th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni or the Bodhisattva Maitreya, early 8th century

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, c.1000. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Maitreya, c.1000

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 5th century

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 11th century

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 11th century

Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future, between 386 and 470. Creator: Unknown
Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future, between 386 and 470

Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future (image 2 of 2), between c.500 and c.534. Creator: Unknown
Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future (image 2 of 2), between c.500 and c.534

Probably Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future, between 550 and 577. Creator: Unknown
Probably Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future, between 550 and 577

Bodhisattva Maitreya, Leaf from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century
Bodhisattva Maitreya, Leaf from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Bodhisattva Maitreya, holding a lotus stem, bestowing protection

Maitreya, the Buddha to come, Nepal (copper repousse, bronze)
3362115 Maitreya, the Buddha to come, Nepal (copper repousse, bronze) by Nepalese School, (18th century); Patan Museum, Durbar Square, Patan, Nepal; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Seated Bodhisattva Maitreya, Pyu period, 7th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Bodhisattva Maitreya, Pyu period, 7th century

Bodhisattva Maitreya, Pre-Angkor period, 7th / 8th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Maitreya, Pre-Angkor period, 7th/8th century

Bodhisattva Maitreya with Fear-Not Gesture (Abhayamudra), 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Maitreya with Fear-Not Gesture (Abhayamudra), 15th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Bodhisattva Maitreya Surrounded by his Retinue, 16th century

Miroku, Nara period, 645-710. Creator: Unknown
Miroku, Nara period, 645-710

Standing Maitreya Buddha, Period of Division, 539. Creator: Unknown
Standing Maitreya Buddha, Period of Division, 539

Buddhist tablet, Period of Division, 535-557. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist tablet, Period of Division, 535-557

Four-sided miniature stele, Possibly Western Wei dynasty, ca. 550. Creator: Unknown
Four-sided miniature stele, Possibly Western Wei dynasty, ca. 550

Stele with Bodhisattva Maitreya (Mile); reverse with Buddha Vairochana (Pilushena), Northern Zhou dynasty, 557-581

Buddha Mile (Maitreya), Liu Song dynasty, Dated 451. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Mile (Maitreya), Liu Song dynasty, Dated 451

Seated Miroku Bosatsu (polychromed wood with crystal, metal and gold leaf)
2628784 Seated Miroku Bosatsu (polychromed wood with crystal, metal and gold leaf) by Japanese School (13th century); 29.2x19.1x16.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Maitreya Buddha, 705 (limestone)
3726177 Maitreya Buddha, 705 (limestone) by Chinese School, Tang Dynasty (618-907); 82.3x33x30.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Mi-le)

Seated Miroku Bosatsu, Kamakura Period (wood, metal, gold leaf, pigment & rock crystal)
1150083 Seated Miroku Bosatsu, Kamakura Period (wood, metal, gold leaf, pigment & rock crystal) by Japanese School (13th century); 29.2x19.1x16.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Pala style Stele with Crowned Buddha, Northeast India, 10th-11th century (phyllite)
3088593 Pala style Stele with Crowned Buddha, Northeast India, 10th-11th century (phyllite) by Indian School; height: 60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Maitreya, a future Buddha, Ramnagar culture, from Ahichatra, Uttar Pradesh
834209 Maitreya, a future Buddha, Ramnagar culture, from Ahichatra, Uttar Pradesh, 200 AD (red sandstone) by Indian School, (3rd century); 66x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Indian

Buddha - H Dore - on Own
BUDDHA Siddhartha Gautama Maitreya, the Buddha of the future Date: 563? BC - 483? BC

Bodhisattva Maitreya... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Maitreya, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara with a devotee and Mahakali

Power of the Caves. From the Maitreya Series, 1925. Found in the Collection of State Oriental Art Museum, Moscow

Fragment of the Fresco with Buddhas in the cupola of a grotto. From Kakrak (Bamiyan), 7th-8th century. Found in the collection of Musee Guimet, Paris

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, 3rd-4th cent. Found in the Collection of Lahore Museum

Chinese Buddhist Stela, 6th century
Northern Ch I Chinese Buddhist stela. The seated middle figure is Mattreya, 6th century

Saint Joseph church. Catholic mass. Ash wednesday celebration : the first day of Lent. Geneva. Switzerland
Phu Son Tu buddhist temple. Smiling Buddha or big happy Maitreya Buddha statue. Tan Chau. Vietnam

Miroku Maitreya 1300s Japan Nanbokuchōperiod
Miroku (Maitreya), 1300s. Japan, Nanbokuchō period (1336-92). Hanging scroll, ink, color, gold, and cut gold on silk; mounted: 197 x 58.7 cm (77 9/16 x 23 1/8 in.); painting only

The huge 15 metre high statue of Maitreya (Chamba) Buddha (the Buddha to come), the largest effigy of Buddha in India, Thikse Gompa, near Leh, Indus Valley, Ladakh, India, Asia

Buddha Maitreya. Stela dated between 489-495. Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534). It comes from the Shanxi Province (China). Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States

India, Ladakh, Thiksey, picture of Dalai Lama next to golden Maitreya Buddha inside Thiksey Monastery (Gompa)

India, Ladakh, Thiksey, monk making offerings to golden Maitreya Buddha inside Thiksey Monastery (Gompa)

India, Ladakh, Thiksey, golden Maitreya Buddha inside Thiksey Monastery (Gompa)

Gilt bronze altarpiece of Buddha Maitreya surrounded by attendants and celestial beings. Hebei province, China
BUDDHIST ALTARPIECE. Gilt bronze altarpiece of Buddha Maitreya surrounded by attendants and celestial beings. Hebei province, China. Northern Wei, c525 A.D

Gilt bronze altarpiece of Buddha Maitreya seated on a throne, surrounded by attendants, monks, bodhisattvas
BUDDHIST ALTARPIECE. Gilt bronze altarpiece of Buddha Maitreya seated on a throne, surrounded by attendants, monks, bodhisattvas, and celestial beings. Height: 12 3/4 in

Buddha Maitreya, the Buddha who has not yet appeared on earth. Rock crystal sculpture, Nepali, 17th century
BUDDHA, 17th CENTURY. Buddha Maitreya, the Buddha who has not yet appeared on earth. Rock crystal sculpture, Nepali, 17th century

Temple and Gardens - Shanghai
The Three Sages Hall (San Sheng Dian) and gardens, located at the Longhua Buddhist Temple dedicated to the Maitreya Buddha located in Shanghai, China. Date: circa 1910s

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In the serene region of Ladakh, India, lies the magnificent Thiksey monastery. Nestled within its walls is a sight that captivates all who lay eyes upon it - the immense and beautifully gilded Maitreya Buddha in the Chamkhang temple. Standing tall at 15 meters, this statue of Maitreya, also known as the Future Buddha, is a symbol of hope and enlightenment for devotees from all corners of Asia. Its presence radiates tranquility and serenity, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in its divine aura. Not limited to Ladakh alone, statues depicting they are be found across various countries such as South Korea and Nepal. Each one showcases unique craftsmanship and devotion to this revered figure. From Seoul's Bongeunsa temple to Nepal's copper repousse masterpiece, these representations serve as reminders of his significance in Buddhist teachings. They embody compassion and wisdom - qualities that are believed to guide humanity towards a brighter future. Even ancient artifacts bear witness to Maitreya's enduring legacy. Manuscripts dating back centuries depict Bodhisattva Maitreya with utmost reverence while Pyu period sculptures exude an air of mystery surrounding their unknown creators. One cannot help but marvel at the intricately painted thangka banners portraying Bodhisattva Maitreya surrounded by his retinue during the 16th century. These vibrant works transport viewers into realms where divinity meets artistry. As we gaze upon these timeless depictions of Miroku from Japan's Nara period or Pre-Angkor era sculptures from Southeast Asia, we are reminded that despite passing centuries and changing civilizations, faith in Maitreya remains unwavering. Maitreya represents not only a future enlightened being but also serves as a reminder for us all to strive towards inner peace and compassion.