Maitreya Buddha - The Future Buddha

In the world of Buddhist eschatology, Maitreya means the future Buddha. Maitreya Buddha is considered the 5th Buddha that is believed to appear in this Kalpa or era. Thus, Maitreya Buddha is regarded as the Future Buddha yet to appear in this age. In various Buddhist sutras such as Amitabha Sutra and Lotus Sutra, Maitreya Buddha is believed to be called Ajita. Read more at: https://www.originalbuddhas.com/blog/maitreya-buddha