Two nga kings will bathe him with streams of warm and cool water.65 (38) [14], And having taken Maitreya who will have the 32 marks of greatness, the midwife will bring that [newborn] blazing with good fortune to [his] mother.66 (39) [NT 963], And, [like] a goddess,67 she will ride mounted in an attractive palanquin decorated with various jewels, bearing her son. The stra called the Lions Roar on the Turning of the Wheel Discourse (cakkavatti-shanda-sutta). There was likely a cycle of literature around the figure of Sudhana to which this is a reference, and out of that cycle coalesced the Array of Stalks Stra. 17). In the translations, numbers in parentheses at the end of a verse are the verse numbers from the printed edition edited by Majumder. His name means Conch Shell. The prophecy of the arrival of Maitreya is found in the canonical literature of all Buddhist sects (Theravada, Mahayana, Tantrayana, Navayana, Purnayana, Triyana and Vajrayana) and is accepted by most Buddhists as a statement about . Sections of it were also translated by Edward Conze in his collection Buddhist Scriptures in 1959. 65AMV (13) gives B as the preferred reading, though Majumder says the Tibetan agrees with A, which reads: Serpent demons (pannaga) will bathe him with streams of warm and cool water. I do not know Chinese and so have not been able to avail myself of those translations as Lvi and Conze did. AMV 17 n.2 agrees with NT. And Maitreya, guide and lord of the world, the meditative states, they will be in complete possession of joy and happiness, the true doctrine will remain on earth for 10,000 years.. is a gesture of cupping the hands together and offering them to the person as a sign of respect. 42, (AMV 9; LH 981.3; NT 960.6-960.7). 23) = seized, filled, taken possession of, encompassed, 23). The translation here follows the Tibetan more closely under the assumption that it represents a deeper understanding of the Sanskrit or an interpretation based on oral instruction. (93), And Maitreya, guide and lord of the world, will be surrounded by many thousands of gods from the pure abodes,151 and he will enter [those realms].152 (94), Moreover, [accompanied] by [his] assembly of brhmaas Brahm will, with clear speech,153 relate the true doctrine, speaking with his Brahma-voice. 164 (AMV 29), (LH 990.6, NT 969.4). Translation of theMaitreya-Vykaraamfrom Sanskrit with reference to Tibetan and French translations, includes introduction and bibliography. See note 31. See Renate Shnen-Thieme, The Ahaly Story Through the Ages in Myth and Mythmaking: Continuous Evolution in Indian Tradition, ed. Tibetan agrees with the plural subject (LH 988.6-988.7, NT 967.7-968.1). (83), And [then] the four great kings137 and akra, lord of the thirty-three,138 [and] Brahm along with [his] host of gods will ceremonially worship him.139 (84) [NT 968], Blue lotuses, white water-lilies, lotuses, sweet-smelling white lotuses, aloe-wood [flowers], and [LH 989] sandalwood [flowers] and also heavenly garlands will fall.140 (85) [26], The sons of the gods possessing great magical powers will create a [welcome] carpet141 upon seeing the Protector of the World entering the best of cities. 7:18 PREVIEW Grief. See AMV 17 n.2 and 19 n.4 and here note 86. Maitreya (Sanskrit: ) or Metteyya (Pali: ), also Maitreya Buddha or Metteyya Buddha, is regarded as the future Buddha of this world in Buddhist eschatology.As the 5th and final Buddha of the current kalpa, Maitreya's teachings will be aimed at reinstating the dharma, a vital concept in Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. Characteristics. In this context it could simply mean, with the body of the [true] doctrine/religion. This is the way it is used in the Pli canon (Aggaa Sutta, DN 409 n. 822). It was Buddha himself gave words of prophecy to Maitreya Bodhisattva for his destiny in Gridhrakut around Rajgir. refers to religious practitioners in India who have renounced the world, practicing chastity, continence, and study the scriptures. Here, he gives the essential keynotes of the Maitreya prophecy and with these words I conclude this article. So for them () translated not as endowed with brightness but as having flags, or more creatively festooned.. LHs term translates as correctly ceasing. Though neither text uses the most common Tibetan word for transcendence,. The text of the has already been translated into French by Sylvian Lvi in 1932. The four great kings in Buddhism are kings of the four directions, each ruling over a different types of beings. Conze follows suit (240). Even the worshiping at stpas (reliquary mounds) is a fairly ancient practice, predating the rise of the Great Vehicle. Majumders edition of the Sanskrit text, pp. spent the noble, auspicious, eight-limbed. Because, for now, those are four of the more bizarre predictions from ancient Buddhist texts. 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. (77) [24], He128 will guide the Hearers with the three [types of] miracles.129 Thereby, all of them will cast away their outflows and be joyful.130 (78), His first congregation131 will be a full 960 million Hearers. The Ahaly Story Through the Ages. In Myth and Mythmaking: Continuous Evolution in Indian Tradition, by Julia Leslie, 3962. At least as far as Benjamin Creme of Share International Organization, the one who professed Christ returned. 66The main translation here follows version B (AMV 14) with which the Tibetan agrees: Having properly lifted that [boy] Maitreya, blazing with glory and possessing the thirty-two marks, the midwife will give him into the hands of his mother ( , LH 983.4-983.5, NT 962.7-963.1). Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1984. Having first performed a sacrifice, he will offer it to the twice-born. These will be pacified Hearers with great intelligence.132 (80), His third congregation will be of a full 220 million Hearers. 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. time in the future his tree of enlightenment will be, ). Unveiled Buddhist Buddhist Predictions Buddhist Prophecies Shambhala Prophecy Kingdom of Shambhala Maitreya Maitreya Prediction Maitreya Legend Buddha Avatar Avatar New Avatar Sermon of the Seven Suns Seven Suns Seven Suns . Tib. 144Edition A and Tibetan has: Those men with clear minds, the sons of the gods who have great supernatural powers, will worship the teacher [Maitreya] with parasols, flags, banners, incense and anointed garlands, along with the sound of music that is pleasant [to hear] (: : [AMV p. 26], [LH 989.2-989.3]). All teaching was done orally in ancient Indian culture. B enjamin Creme did not live to see Maitreya reveal himself to the world. 60-61 & 394; Conze 240). 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? I am parsing this as a continuative plus , which seems to be supported by the Tibetan: (LH 987.2, NT 966.3). AMV (29) has . 110This is essentially a repeat of verse 60 (AMV p. 21). one may argue that "prophecy," in his case, evidently "failed," for Creme time and again indicated that he . Once he renounces worldly life, it takes Maitreya only a day to achieve enlightenment. The U.N. headquarters will move to Jerusalem. Despite her innocence, Ahaly is also cursed to become part of the Gautami, or Godavari, River. You have been encompassed125 by the sage, the best of teachers, whose intelligence is great.126 (76), Seeing that the audience is receptive, [Maitreya] will speak these truths, and having heard them, they will thus attain to the truth,127 the highest stage. The herald of the Cosmic Christ died peacefully as his home in Tufnell Park, north London in October 2016, at the age of 93. Legends seems the best choice (for now). 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. Edition A and the Tibetan do not have this line but instead have: When he enters the beautiful city of Ketumti. (AMV 25 n. 1). Historians have sometimes suggested that his cult may be derived from the Iranian deity Mithra, since his story is not well worked out in early Buddhism. Pri, Nel. 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. They will have eliminated obstacles. Thus, Subrahma, Maitreyas father, is the highest ranking Hindu priest of the day. As with most Hindu myths, there are several versions. Stras which focus on Maitreya, such as the Maitreyavyakarana (Maitreya Prophecy) and The Sutra That Expounds the Descent of Maitreya Buddha (Taisho 454). But it would then be the name of the king or an adjective modifying king, and there would be no name for the priest. , , , 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. Planetary Diameters in the Surya-Siddhanta. Journal of Scientific Exploration 11, no. However, I see nothing explicitly indicating the notion of having to wait and prefer a more literal translation. 77 (AMV 15). 11, No. The Tibetan has 64 fathoms side to side, 1000 top to bottom (, . According to scriptures, Maitreya will be a successor to the present Buddha, Gautama Buddha (also known as kyamuni Buddha). The prophecy of the arrival of Maitreya references a time when the Dharma will have been forgotten on Jambudvipa. These words are put in the mouth of Maitreya, whereas the Four Noble Truths are presented simply as a paraphrase. 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. The reason this could be said is because it has been about 2,500 years since this prophecy was first told by the original Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, and . 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). 666. Conze (239) resumes his translation of the text with this verse. In this case they are reading as , half. 7. Ketumat (= ) is the name of akhas capital city. Also, he did not tell the world that " Maitreya is the Christ." There was a gentleman in England by the name of . And on that very night when he will set forth in renunciation [of the world], he will indeed attain the other side of enlightenment. The Tibetan of this sentence seems to diverge from the Sanskrit in AMV. : , 1940-49. http://tbrc.org/link?RID=O1PD11016|O1PD110161PD11461$W26071. [At an assembly] attended by 84,000 people. MW Monier-Williams, Sanskrit Dictionary. He waits in the Tusita heaven for the moment he is to appear on earth as the Buddha of the fifth world cycle. [107], Therefore, those who, here and now, are desirous of emancipation173 and long for magnanimity174 should remember the teachings of the Buddha and make the good doctrine their teacher. Later it is revealed to us that Jin Mori is the true god of prophecy. Review of Matsumoto Bunzabur, Miroku Jdo Ron (Etude de La Terre-Pure de Maitreya). Bulletin de lcole Franaise dExtrme-Orient 11 (1911): 43957. Maitreya (Sanskrit: ) or Metteyya (Pali: ) is regarded as a prophesied Buddha of this world in Buddhist eschatology. (44), He will have a voice74 [like] Brahm with great resonance,75, have golden colored [skin of] great splendor. Life of the Buddha. e also will cup his hands together and praise the guide of the world. In those days, the people in this city will seek the highest happiness. Prior to translating this text, I had reviewed my favorite primer, Harts A Rapid Sanskrit Method and created an online reference site based on it.15 Translating the Prophecy of Maitreya was the first full translation I undertook. 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. Majumder however used both the Shastri Collection manuscript and a second one found at Gilgit that might not have been available to Lvi in 1932. Both Lvi (393) and Conze (239) omit it. consultation of other scholars from any of these traditions. Instead of the four signs of suffering and release that inspires Siddhrtha to renounce his home, the future Maitreya is disillusioned by the. 35, * (AMV 8; LH 980.6; NT 960.4). 113 (AMV 21), (LH 987.2, NT 966.4). Any feedback would be appreciated. NT (960.6) is unclear. Lvi explains this abrupt shift by interpolating a line, the source of which he does not give, but one can surmise it is from the Chinese versions, of which there are several. I am following the Tibetan here, as the Sanskrit somewhat eludes me. See Patrick Olivelle, Patajali and the Beginnings of Dharmastra: An Alternative Social History of Early Dharmastra Production, in Aux Abords de La Clairire: tudes Indiennes et Compares En lHonneur de Charles Malamoud, by Silvia DIntino and Caterina Guenzi, vol. Since the Tibetan ends with the (zhes), this indicates the end of Maitreyas speech in the story in the Tibetan translation. 23 (AMV 5; LH 979.5; NT 959.2). 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 . I used the Sanskrit critical edition edited by P. C. 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