| Details | | Publication Date: | 1988-05-01 | | Editor: | Helen Hardacre |
| Size | | Height: | 9.5 in | | Width: | 6.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 22.4 oz |
Publisher's Note The ancient figure known as Maitreya, whom Buddhists generally agree will be the next incarnate Buddha, has inspired a rich tradition of legend and belief. This book--the first full-length treatment of Maitreya--is a multi-disciplinary study of the 2,500-year-old legend and its influence on Buddhist culture throughout Asia. These twelve essays by textualists, art historians, and cultural anthropologists examine the origins, growth patterns, iconography, and rituals of the Maitreya traditions. The figure's apocalyptic and eschatological aspects are also explored.
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