Maitreya is the World Teacher of the ascended master traditions, the great being said to guide humanity into a new age of awakening and, in Buddhism, the future Buddha.
Why It Matters
In Theosophy and the Alice Bailey teachings he holds the office of Christ, the teacher of angels and of men. Many seekers look to him as the master who anchors the coming age.
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Read the full guide: Ascended Masters: The Complete Guide to Who They Are and How They Guide Us