Q. With reference to the Indian History, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?

Answer: (c) Maitreya

Maitreya:
- Maitreya will be the successor of Gautama Buddha.
- Maitreya is a bodhisattva who will appear on Earth in the future and is regarded as a future Buddha of this world.
- He is also known as Ajita Boddhisattva.
Avalokiteshvara, (Lord who looks down), is a Bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas.
Padmapani is a Bodhisattva, one who holds the Lotus.
- Padmapani is another name for Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva (“buddha-to-be”) of infinite mercy.
Avalokiteśvara also known as Lokesvara is referred to as the “Lord of the World“.
- He is often associated with Amitabha Buddha.