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    Who is supposed to be the future Buddha in Mahayana Buddhism?

    A)  Krakuchanda                

    B)  Amitabha        

    C)  Maitreya         

    D)  Kanak Muni                 

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Mahayana Buddhism emerged in the first centuiy CE as a mole liberal, accessible interpretation of Buddhism. Maitrcya is a transcendent Bodhisattva named as the universal Buddha of a future time in Mahayana Buddhism. Kakusandha Buddha (Pali), known as Krakucchanda in Sanskrit, and Khoivadjig in Tibetan, is one of the ancient Buddhas Amitabha also Amida or Amitayus, is a celestial Buddha according to the scriptures of Mahayana Buddhism. Kanak Muni Buddha was believed as previous of Gautama Buddha.


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