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| Korea Standing Maitreya Buddha, Beopjusa Temple | |
Maitreya in Buddhist tradition, the future Buddha, presently a bodhisattva residing in the Tushita heaven, who will descend to earth to preach the dharma when the teachings of Gautama Buddha have completely decayed. He was accepted by all schools of Buddhism. |
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| Issued Country | Korea |
| Issued Year | 1972 |
| Category | Buddhist Image Buddhist Arts Theme 3: The Buddhist Pantheon as seen through Postage Stamps Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | Postage Stamps |