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According to the Changsega, a form of this figure separated heaven and earth with four pillars before losing a contest to make a flower bloom because he fell asleep, thus ceding the human world to Seokga (“SUHK-kah”). A vision of Pindola inspired Dao’an to spread the worship of this figure, who is generally depicted in art as wearing a ribboned topknot and holding a vessel for water. (-5[1])Asanga used the teachings of either this figure, vfwhose name refers to friendliness, or somebody named for him to found the (*) Yogacara school. This resident of Tushita, who is often identified with Budai, holds the “Office of the World Teacher,” according to many Theosophists. For 10 points, name this bodhisattva who (-5[1])will be a future Buddha (10[1]-5[1])once Siddharta Gautama’s teachings have been forgotten. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Maitreya [or Metteyya; accept Mireuk; accept Ajitā; accept Pakpa Jampa; accept Mílè Púsa; prompt on Buddha; do not accept or prompt on “Siddharta Gautama”]
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