The future Buddha who is expected to appear on Earth to achieve complete enlightenment; in Chinese tradition, he is often depicted as a laughing, large-bellied monk.

The future Buddha who currently resides in the Tushita Heaven; he is expected to appear on Earth to achieve complete enlightenment and teach the dharma. He is also known as [[慈氏菩萨|慈氏菩薩|ci2 shi4 pu2 sa4]], [[阿逸多菩萨|阿逸多菩薩|a1 yi4 duo1 pu2 sa4]], and [[未来佛|未來佛|wei4 lai2 fo2]].

full title of Maitreya, the future Buddha who will be born into the world and attain enlightenment

The laughing Buddha; a traditional depiction of [[弥勒|彌勒|mi2 le4]], the future Buddha, shown as a smiling, fat monk representing happiness and contentment