Chinese carved jade beads, most probably for a praying rosary, with a head of a Happy Maitreya Ajita Buddha. Comes with a certification of authenticity. According to Buddhist tradition, Maitreya is a bodhisattva who is prophesied to appear on Earth, achieve complete Enlightenment, and teach the Dharma. According to scriptures, Maitreyas teachings are similar to those of Gautama Sakyaminu Buddha. The arrival of Maitreya is prophesied to occur during an era when the teachings of Gautama Buddha have been forgotten by most of the terrestrial world. Chinese Carved Beads And Religious Collectibles.

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