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Edward Conze has also translated select portions of this text (Conze, Buddhist Scriptures, 238-242). 26 (AMV 6; LH 980.2; NT 959.6). It is a critical edition of the two extant manuscript versions of the Sanskrit text: one preserved in the collection of the Royal Asiatic Society (Edition A) brought to the attention of modern scholars by Sylvain Lvis article Maitreya Le Consolateur in Mlanges Linossier, tudes Dorientalisme, vol II (1932): 355402, and the other found in the stpa at Gilgit (Edition B). 8:05 PREVIEW Once. Given the breadth of their knowledge and their agreement, they are most likely correct. Jambudvpa (the continent of Jambu [trees]) is one of the four main continents surrounding Mount Meru. Thompson, Richard. Nakamura, Hajima. 158 (AMV 28), (LH 990.3, NT 969.1). Often the literal translation is the most exact, but sometimes idioms and metaphors and the more culturally specific forms of the language need a less restricted translation, these I footnote with the original text. The sage curses Indra. Instead, after the summary of the Four Noble Truths, the text describes how people flock to the community renouncing the world and becoming monks and nuns, including Maitreyas whole family. Maitreya will come from one of the upper castes, but instead of being from the warrior caste, he will be from the priestly caste of Brhmaas. The text claims that these current activities of devotion will be the present act that causes lay adherents of Buddhism to be born in the future as part of the vast retinue of Maitreya, and that under Maitreyas guidance they will then attain the truth, the highest stage. In that future time, Maitreya will guide them with three types of miracles so that they eliminate their outflows and are joyful (verse 77-78). 1. 49 (AMV 11), (LH 981.7, NT 961.4). The Samantabhadra Meditation Stra Edition A has (Lvi 389, v. 94). people flock to the community renouncing the world and becoming monks and nuns, including Maitreyas whole family. Antichrist to appear at time of catastrophic events. Cf. the use of elements from the Siddhrthas hagiography, are aspects of Buddhism that coincided and contributed to the rise of the Great Vehicle. The Sanskrit derives from - down, off and meaning giving. Thus, Subrahma, Maitreyas father, is the highest ranking Hindu priest of the day. Its moats, dug with elegance, show a profusion of, , differs significantly for the last line and the following verses, he has Shankha by name, who will rul. 120The Tibetan has having worshipped the stpas of kyamuni by sprinkling saffron water and rubbing sandalwood. Later it is revealed to us that Jin Mori is the true god of prophecy. And having seen this transitoriness of the sacrificial post, Maitreya will contemplate the whole of cyclic existence, and he will long to go forth from home [in renunciation]. 164 (AMV 29), (LH 990.6, NT 969.4). . (70), Because you have given to the Sangha118 gifts of clothes, food and drink, and various cures for the weary, you have indeed come into my teachings.119 (71), Having sprinkled saffron water and rubbed sandalwood paste on the stpas of the sage of the kyas, you have indeed come into my teachings.120 (72) [23], It is because you placed your vows in the teachings of the Lion of the kya clan and have in fact thoroughly guarded them that you have indeed come into my teachings.121 (73), You have spent the noble, auspicious, eight-limbed upoadha days122 fasting, on the 14th, the 15th and likewise the 8th of the month, and moreover you were very focused on the eight-limbed [upoadha vows] during the Miraculous fortnight.123 (74) [LH 988] [NT 967], Having accepted the well-obtained precepts and the teachings, those beings have gone to the teachings, and you beings have gone [for refuge] to the Buddha, the teaching, and the community, and because of performing that meritorious deed, you have approached my teachings.124 (75), You beings are impelled by that, and so you have met with me. Instead, he happily joins the community of renunciates upon his sons awakening. The Tibetan merely transliterates this name, albeit poorly: (LH 986.6; NT 966.1). I do not know Chinese and so have not been able to avail myself of those translations as Lvi and Conze did. 152This verse is only in edition B (AMV 27, n. 6). (14), It will have a wall made of seven jewels, as tall as sound will travel,32 whose turrets33 and gates will actually be decorated with various jewels. 67 (AMV 14). See N. Pri, Review of Matsumoto Bunzabur, does not thoroughly source his argument, which, seems primarily based on hypothetical reconstructions of Sanskrit titles from Chinese, and. However, I see nothing explicitly indicating the notion of having to wait and prefer a more literal translation. However, here the term is used ambiguously and does not necessarily refer to that doctrine of the three bodies, which was fully developed by the Yogcrins in the 4, . 159 (AMV 28), (LH 990.3, NT 969.1). Often the literal translation is the most exact, but sometimes idioms and metaphors and the more culturally specific forms of the language need a less restricted translation, Sanskrit words within an English translation unless those wordslike Buddha, nirva, and karmahave become. I do not know Chinese and so have not been able to avail myself of those translations as Lvi and Conze did. As a tatpara, (great kings) is a noun ending in short -, which makes it a nominative plural to match (four). She will be beautiful, gracious, charming, and popular. However, Lvi does not thoroughly source his argument, which seems primarily based on hypothetical reconstructions of Sanskrit titles from Chinese, and as the Tibetan is ambiguous enough to be read either way, I have chosen the translation that makes more sense contextually, following Yijing and Watanabe. Lvi (390-391) translates, when one jumps on it, it lowers itself and becomes soft like the leaves of cotton (quand on y saute, il s'abaisse de lui-mme et se fait doux comme des feuilles de cotonnier). (82) [25], Then, when a hundred sages cast saffron flowers his , there will be wonders, belief, and matters of great significance.134 Mandra flowers135 will rain down there in that best of cities, and the gods will strew [flowers]136 over that sage who has come to the city. (23), At that time, this lord of the land, who is called akha, will have four great treasures each with a billion jewels. Pigala (tawny, gold-colored) is located in Kaliga, a historical region on the east coast of India below Calcutta. 101This is following both the Tibetan (LH 986.4; NT 965.5) and Version A: (AMV 19 n.6). Rising and falling [according to ones needs],24 [the ground] will be soft like cotton. one like the compassionate Maitreya, best of bipeds, in time you will proceed to nirva. 93 (AMV 19). Early versions of such stories are found throughout the Buddhist canon, with birth-stories of the Buddha, the Legends of the Bodhisattvaor as he translates, The Garland of Great Achievements by the Bodhisattva (, with one foot in the Hnayna literature, and the other in that of the Mahyna.. So, my first guess at the meaning of the citys name was having brightness. In the English translation that follows, verse numbers will be included in parentheses at the end of the verse. Conze (239) has and considers their implications in the light of the holy mantras. Either Conze is paraphrasing here, editing out what he sees as irrelevant elaborations, or, more likely, he is using a Chinese text instead of Tibetan in lieu of the missing first folios of the two extant Sanskrit editions. Literally, all these but translating in the second person as more colloquial following Lvi (395) and Conze (240). Sariputra, the great general of the doctrine, most wise and resplendent, from compassion for the world asked the Lord: 'Some time ago you have spoken to us of the future Buddha, who will lead the world at a future . (Of course, there are some exceptions like Tathgata, whose translation One-Gone-Thus is too cumbersome to be practical in English, but I try to keep those to a minimum.) Version A, which the Tibetan follows, does: Having given to the Sagha gifts of clothes, food and drink, and various medicines for the weary, you have come into my teachings. Cambridge [Cambridgeshire], New York: Cambridge University Press, 1988. http://search.lib.virginia.edu/catalog/u1243726. Lvi (397) appears to follow the Tibetan, they will have torn the net of desires (ils auront dchir le filet des dsirs). a different form. Though, these predictions were made more than 5,000 years ago by Lord Krishna, but they appear to be so accurate that you can't deny any of it. The Maitreya Prophecy, 'Maitreyavyakarana' By Andrew Dwight Harris. Also, he did not tell the world that " Maitreya is the Christ." There was a gentleman in England by the name of . is the genitive or ablative of that form. 173 (AMV 30), (LH 991.3). Louvain-la-Neuve: Universit catholique de Louvain, Institut orientaliste, 1988. http://search.lib.virginia.edu/catalog/u1669356. (10), The beings there will be faultless, sinless, joyful, and full of life. (27) [LH 982], He will be a scholar and holder of mantras, possessing the whole body of sacred knowledge, as well as an expert in the Vedas, ritual science, lexicology, and grammar. means duck whereas are long grasses used to make mats. 3See Winternitz, Maurice, History of Indian Literature, Vol. 131, (AMV 24, LH 988.2, NT 967.3). The Sanskrit term more commonly refers to a type of family priest. In this context, following the modern English translations of the Tibetan, minister seems more apt (https://mandala.shanti.virginia.edu/terms/98742/overview/nojs, accessed Aug. 25, 2018). Lvi (21) adds after this verse: Maitreya bearer of the thirty-two marks. The Sanskrit verb is an unconventional future form of - to scatter. 7. 6; LH 980.2-980.3; NT 959.6-959.7). It is this which led to the announcement by Maitreya, in June 1945, that He was ready to return at the earliest possible moment, which was 19 July 1977," (The Emergence, October 1990, p. 2 These will be pacified Hearers with great intelligence.132 (80), His third congregation will be of a full 220 million Hearers. 121 (AMV 23) The Tibetan has: It is because you have well taken vows in the teachings of the Lion of the kyas and having achieved them just as they are described that you have indeed come into my teachings. ( LH 987.3-987.4). In this context it could simply mean, , the body of the [true] doctrine/religion., This is the way it is used in the Pli canon (, he Tibetan and edition A have: Having trained them in the excellent doctrine (, , 29). He will be a great hero, raised to his station by the force of hundreds of meritorious deeds. Then he translates the equivalent of verse 27. 3. Dutt, Nalinaksha. emphasis on faith and the descriptions of its potent efficacy. 23 (n.d.): 75. BHS Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit as a language form. Before He departed He gave a prophecy that the cultures He had inspired would eventually fall to the tragedy of greed and war. Literally, she who has Brahm. 50Literally, one who has heard a lot ( AMV 11, LH 981.7, NT 961.4). The concept of the four treasures is found in both Buddhism and Jainism. "Classical" portrayals often show him . The meaning here seems to be closer to (reality) since it is described as the highest level (), whereas to our modern secular ears the word doctrine connotes more of a dogmatic rule than a true description of reality. Many Maitreya Buddha statues, Buddha images are shown with different attributes as well as Hand mudras as well as postures. 53The translation here represents the Tibetan: The Sanskrit is unclear. The Tibetan translation for the name of Indras wife, ach, is , though it is unclear how the Tibetan is derived from the Sanskrit. 23) = seized, filled, taken possession of, encompassed, 23). Prophecies of the Golden Age Lord Shakyamuni Buddha's Prophecies about Maitreya Buddha ( P. 43 ). 60-61 & 394; Conze 240). However, I am not quite clear on their meaning. Leaving out the midwife but consistent with Indra snatching the baby in verse 34, version A translates: Thrilled indeed, the thousand-eyed, king of the gods, husband of ac will take that youth with the thirty-two marks. 151 (AMV 29). Assis au pied de cet arbre, Maitreya, le meilleur des bipdes, arrivera lIllumination totale et insurpassable; pas de doute l-dessus!). I will effect the liberation of sentient beings immersed in the sea of cyclic existence, who experience great suffering and are bound by the fetters of thirst.. Finally, a word on the translation. 68 (AMV 14), which MW simply as a musical instrument. CD (Sarat) Chandra Das, A Tibetan-English Dictionary. Edition A also returns to the third person in its next verse 78. That Maitreya, the highest of people, accompanied by the 84,000 [followers] will leave to go forth in renunciation. The Prophecy of the Superior Maitreya. Atkinson, David W. Maitreya, the Future Buddha. Religious Studies and Theology; Maitreya, the Future Buddha 9, no. Maitreya is the same as the "fifth Buddha.". 4Winternitz, History of Indian Literature, p. 277. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1984. The Sanskrit word (named/called) is also not represented in the Tibetan. The highlighting of faith and the use of elements from the Siddhrthas hagiography are aspects of Buddhism that coincided and contributed to the rise of the Great Vehicle. The Tibetan is (LH 983.7, NT 963.2-963.3). Having heard this extraordinary [tale] and having seen such abundant good fortune, Therefore, those who, here and now, are desirous of emancipation. 143 (AMV 26). 146Version A has whose splendor is great (). 25, * (AMV 6; LH 980.1;NT 959.5). It will indeed be 12 yojanas long and 7 yojanas wide. there is such a text in the Chinese tradition. Maitreya, le bouddha du futur, avec la fiole contenant le nectar du dharma dans la main gauche ; art du Gandhara, II e sicle. Maitreya is a bodhisattva who in the Buddhist tradition is to appear on Earth, achieve complete enlightenment, and teach . Edition A of the Sanskrit has very shrill, literally greatly agitated (, AMV 15. n 2). A daughter of an Asura, a semi-divine being that can be either malevolent or benevolent, ac became the wife of Indra when he slew her father. MW (1154.1) translates this as going entirely over or beyond. The Tibetan text differ in their translation, though this is possibly a scribal error: (NT 964.5), (LH 985.3-985.4). 35, * (AMV 8; LH 980.6; NT 960.4). These will be pacified Hearers with great intelligence. The notion here is that the oceans recede creating a path for such a world-ruling king to circumscribe the whole world. 79Conze (240) skips the next five verses until verse 53. (Delhi: Sri Satguru Publications, 1984), 187-214. Avaghoa, and Patrick Olivelle. It is not a form I can identify. by Prabhas Chandra Majumder (Calcutta: Calcutta Oriental Press, 1959). The Buddha describes long lifespans of 80,000 years, but the stage of the stra and its prophecy do not extend beyond this Buddha realm. His name means Conch Shell. His second congregation will be a full 940 million Hearers. One of Muhammad's followers, Salman, a Persian was sitting near Him. LHs term translates as correctly ceasing. Though neither text uses the most common Tibetan word for transcendence,. idyllic pregnancy, and, while she holds a branch of a tree, the baby will emerge from her side to avoid, the crud of birth. 58 (AMV 12), (LH 982.6, NT 962.2-962.3). Both Indra and Brahm (the two main gods of Hinduism prior to the rise of iva and Viu)11 join the Buddhist ranks in this story. 57Majumder says this verse is found in Athe Asiatic Society of Calcutta Manuscriptand the Tibetan but that it is omitted from B, the Gilgit manuscript. In some Buddhist literature, such as the Amitabha Sutra and the Lotus Sutra, he is referred to as Ajita Bodhisattva. past life have achieved one of four meditative stabilizations. 76 (AMV 15), (LH 984.4, NT 963.6-963.7). Upon hearing that, the Fortunate One said, In his day, the oceans will dry up, receding 100 yojana. 24 (LH 979.6) AMV (5) and NT (959.4) have . 2: Buddhist Literature and Jaina Literature (Calcutta: University of Calcutta, 1933, rep. 1972), 277-294. he Tibetan is ambiguous enough to be read either way, more sense contextually, following Yijing. According to Winternitz, the collection of these birth-stories was even at some point dubbed the Legends of the Bodhisattvaor as he translates The Garland of Great Achievements by the Bodhisattva (bodhisattvvadna).3 For him, the Avadna genre stands evenly with one foot in the Hnayna literature, and the other in that of the Mahyna.4 In short, early examples of these legends are completely within the realm of pre-Great Vehicle Buddhism, while later ones are firmly situated within the established Great Vehicle doctrine. (43). 102Tibetan has will definitely emerge from [being a] house[holder] (, LH 986.4, NT 965.6). NT (960.6) is unclear. 4806 of the Asiatic Society, Calcutta. The you here is plural or honorific. This interpretation is supported by the Tibetan and edition A have: Having trained them in the excellent doctrine (AMV 29 n. 3, LH 990.4-990.5, NT 969.3). I often translate this word as doctrine, but in this context there is enough dissonance with that standard translation to merit a deviation from it. Page numbers for the three primary editions used (Majumders edition of the Sanskrit and the two Tibetan translations) will be in brackets in smaller font. The name is taken from the Sanskrit maitri (in Pali, metta ), which means "loving kindness." In Mahayana Buddhism, Maitreya is the embodiment of all-encompassing love. Pigala (tawny, gold-colored) is located in, Kaliga, a historical region on the east coast of India below Calcutta. 100Approximately 311 to 764 miles, depending on the calculation of the size of a yojana. Surrounded by the 84,000 [hearers of Maitreyas sermon], the leader of men will go forth. The latter is known, especially in East Asian circles, as The Flower Garland/Ornament Stra, which the Tibetan translate as the Host of Buddhas Stra. Why the shift from Warrior caste to Priestly caste? Instead. 108 (AMV 20), probably the named after the constellation of the same name (MW 952.3). He is a representation of the Message brought through Him. The US attack on Iran is the Pearl Harbor that will incite direct Sino-Russia engagement. Lvi (394) also omits it, but Conze (240) has And he will win his enlightenment the very same day (sic.) Conze, Edward (ed. Conze does not translate this verse. However, no matter the level of concentration, all three realms are still within the cycle of cyclic existence (, ) because eventually the merit accrued to attain any of these rebirths is exhausted. These will be Hearers who have cut off existence. Springfield, VA: Nataraj Books, 2010. Sariputra, the great general of the doctrine, most wise and resplendent, from compassion for the world asked the Lord: 'Some time ago you have spoken to us of the future Buddha, who will lead . AMV (29) has . And there is no doubt that having sat down at the foot of that tree, Maitreya, the best of bipeds, will obtain the unsurpassable, complete enlightenment (AMV 18, n. 2). is also known as the Indian Coral Tree. 31Roughly, 100 miles by 60 miles. This is made abundantly clear not only in the teachings that come from the mouth of Maitreya in the story, but in its closing verses (104-107) as well: Thus, when one calms their thoughts by placing them on the conqueror, the sage of the kyas, then you will see the thoroughly enlightened Maitreya, the best of bipeds. The size of his assembly will be a full hundred yojanas.100 (60), Upon hearing this, the lord of men, the celebrated king named akha will give innumerable donations and desire renunciation.101 (61) [20], Surrounded by the 84,000 [hearers of Maitreyas sermon], the leader of men will go forth102 and give himself up to renunciation. (104) [30], So, [when] one places their thoughts on the Doctrine, the Buddha, [LH 991] and the best of assemblies, the Sagha, they will become very powerful.168 [105], Through propitiating169 such a one like the compassionate Maitreya, best of bipeds, in time you will proceed to nirva.170 [106], Having heard this extraordinary [tale] and having seen such abundant good fortune,171 what wise person would not have faith,172 since even those in dark rebirths do so? Subjects Language TreeSino-TibetanTibeto-BurmanBodicBodish. It is equated with the Indian subcontinent, which for Indians of the Buddhas time was the civilized world. literally translates as outflow and refers to the outflowing of psychic energy toward objects of desire, but is commonly translated as contamination, Nirva, meaning to I will be extinguished/blown out. From the. Placed in contrast with the texts lack of the inconceivably expansive worldview found in the later Great Vehicle stras, such as the Array of Stalks Stra, one gets the impression that this text does indeed stand, as Winternitz described Avadna literature in general, with one foot in the Hnayna literature, and the other in that of the Mahyna. This would suggest a date of composition slightly earlier than the 400-600 CE of the Gilgit manuscripts. Most important and are the predictions made by Nostradamus, the 3 secrets of Fatima, the biblecode, 666 number of the beast, edgar cayce, visionaires, prediction of the coming third world war, all about the 2012 prophecy, Mayan prophecies, ufo stories and pictures, the Emerge of Maitreya, hebrew spelling, the coming of the 3th antichrist, a . Where is Maitreya now? 74Reading for (AMV 15). AMV (7) has , *. The Form Realm is populated by higher level beings who in their past life have achieved one of four meditative stabilizations. THE FUTURE BUDDHA-----('Maitreyavyakarana') Maitreya will appear in the future, some thirty thousand years hence. This and the following verse are missing from the Tibetan. 19, * (AMV, 4; LH 979.4; NT 959.1). Edition A has (accompanied by) which the Tibetan translates as and (AMV 27 n. 8, Lvi 389, LH 989.6, NT 968.5). In those days, the people in this city will seek the highest happiness. See note 20. The first half of the sentence uses the third person singular, 30). Sanatan Dharma places a huge emphasis on teaching through representations of anything and everything that concerns them. Either Conze is paraphrasing here, editing out what he sees as irrelevant elaborations, or, more likely, he is using a Chinese text instead of Tibetan in lieu of the missing first folios of the two extant Sanskrit editions. 47The Sanskrit editions begin with this verse. I used the Sanskrit critical edition edited by P. C. Majumder and two editions of the Tibetan, the Lhasa and Narthang. His name is derived from mitra, 'friend,' friendliness being a basic Buddhist . Having seen thus that his son has the 32 marks of an exceptional man and examining them with mantras, Just as, through mantras, two [different] destinies of a youth can be seen, [Subrahm will see that his son will be] either a world-ruling leader of men or a Buddha, the greatest of bipeds. . The other half of the name, , means having, possessing. NT Narthang edition of the Tibetan text of the Prophecy of the Superior Maitreya. Each treasure is associated with a different region of ancient India. Having heard this extraordinary tale and having seen such abundant good fortune, what wise person would not have faith, since even those in dark rebirths do so? 94Edition A and Tibetan have the best of sages (AMV 19 n.1). . The whole three realms. Having accepted the well-obtained precepts and the teachings, those beings have gone to the teachings, and you beings have gone [for refuge] to the Buddha, the teaching, and the community, and because of performing that meritorious deed, you have approached my teachings. The Maitreya Prophecy. 88Tree of enlightenment is a literal translation of the Sanskrit for Bodhi Tree (), or Bo Tree. Lvi for his translation relied on a manuscript from the H. P. Shastri Collection No. These are the Buddhist Pure Lands that the highest realm of cyclic existence. The Buddha describes long lifespans of 80,000 years, but the stage of the stra and its prophecy do not extend beyond this Buddha realm. Out of the 108 verses of the text only two are devoted to describing Maitreyas doctrine, and these are simply a summary of the Four Noble Truths. Maitreya Project is based on the belief that inner peace and outer peace share a cause and effect relationship and that loving-kindness leads to peace at every level of society " peace for individuals, families, communities and the world. Legends seems the best choice (for now). The word which means collection, assembly but could possibly be an error for and so forthdoes not represent any of the Sanskrit, as far as I can tell. The Sanskrit editions are missing the first 24 (A) and 30 (B) verses. , , , they will be those whose stream [of existence] has been severed, without grasping, and who have left the ocean of existence (, he Tibetan for the whole verse reads: Those who practiced the way of a, the teaching of Maitreya [will be] without negativity, without afflictive emotions, and without doubt (, , Tibetan and Edition A have Having compassion for all beings (, The truth body is one of the three bodies, of the Buddha, along with the enjoyment body. See note 21. In some Buddhist literature, such as the Amitabha Sutra and the Lotus Sutra, the being is referred to as Ajita. Being intelligent, without grasping, and desireless, they will practice the way of a priest156 under Maitreyas instruction.157 (98) [NT 969], Being absolutely devoid of egotism, without possessions,158 without gold and silver,159 without a home, and without attachments,160 they will practice the way of Brahman under Maitreyas instruction. Attributes of Maitreya Buddha. Enamored with Ahalys beauty, Indra lures Gautama away from his home and, assuming his form, seduces his unsuspecting wife. 19). Olivelle, Patrick. . Mithil, also on the east coast of India south of Kaliga. Vol. Majumders edition of the Sanskrit text, pp. Seeing that the audience is receptive, [Maitreya] will speak these truths, and having heard them, they will thus attain to the truth. They are Vairavaa (=Kubera) in the north ruling over the Yakas, Virdaka in the south ruling over the Kumbhas, Dhtarra in the east ruling over the Gandharvas, Virpka in the west ruling over the Ngas. Dec. 12, 2008 - Share International's spokesman, author and lecturer Benjamin Creme, has spent 30 years declaring that Maitreya, a messiah for the world is living in London but has not yet been revealed. Edition A has By way of height, his body will be 80 hands; his width, twenty hands, [and] the circle of his face, half of that ( , AMV 15, n. 4; LH 984.4-984.5, NT 963.7). Bracketed page with sigla represent the Tibetan versions: LH being the Lhasa edition and NT referring to the Narthang. 2, . Le bouddhisme ancien ou le bouddhisme theravda considre que seuls de rares individus emprunteront la voie du bodhisattva, dont l'aboutissement est l'veil pur et parfait du samyaksambuddha, qui permet de faire . However, here the tree is a Nga tree (. 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