All major religions of the world are expecting him. Christians know him
as the Christ. Jews are still awaiting the Messiah. Hindus anticipate
the coming of Krishna. Muslims are expecting the Imam Mahdi. And
Buddhists call him the Fifth (Maitreya) Buddha. The names are all
different, but many believe they all refer to the same person: a world
Teacher who is among us now, and is called Maitreya. But he does not
come as a religious leader. He is here as a guide for people of all
religions, all countries, all societies. In this age of crisis, he is
here to inspire all of us to put down the sword of religious, social,
and economic strife, and to seek justice based on sharing and global
cooperation of the human family. His message is that of all great
teachers of the ageless wisdom: peace, love, the golden rule.
Some very prominent world leaders and celebrities, and many others, are
aware of Maitreya's reappearance, but are not yet prepared to go public
due to the possible effect on their professional reputations; however,
many believe that it's just a matter of time before everyone will
recognize that the world teacher is back, living among us.
Wayne Peterson, a former American diplomat and director of the Fulbright
Scholarship program, tells the story of his own extraordinary encounters
with Maitreya, and why Maitreya has returned. It is a story of strange,
fascinating events and penetrating wisdom and an inspirational message
of hope for the future. It is a story that deals with nothing less than
humanity's opportunity to redefine its institutions and beliefs based on
the ancient wisdom common to all traditions. Above all, it is a story,
both personal and planetary, of love, and of those extraordinary
spiritual beings who embody it to the world.
