This exquisite white resin Statue of Maitreya is handcrafted in Oregon, USA by Mission Studios, and is part of their Tibetan Collection. The height of this statue is approximately 4 inches.
Maitreya, according to Buddhist tradition, is a bodhisattva who will appear on Earth in the future, achieve complete enlightenment, and teach the pure dharma.
The name Maitreya is derived from the Sanskrit word maitrī “loving-kindness”, which is in turn derived from the noun mitra “friend”.