Maitreya the World Teacher

He has been expected for generations by all of the world’s major religions. Christians know him as the Christ, and expect his imminent return. Jews await him as the Messiah; Hindus look for the coming of Krishna; Buddhists expect him as Maitreya Buddha; and Muslims anticipate the appearance of the Imam Mahdi or Messiah. Although the names are different, many believe that they all refer to the same individual: the World Teacher, whose personal name is Maitreya.

Preferring to be known simply as the Teacher, Maitreya has not come as a religious leader, or to found a new religion, but as an educator in the broadest sense, a teacher and guide for people of every religion and those of no religious affiliation.

At this time of great political, economic and social crisis Maitreya will inspire humanity to see itself as one family and create a civilization based on sharing, economic and social justice, and global cooperation.

He will launch a call to action to save the millions of people who starve to death every year in a world of plenty. Among Maitreya’s recommendations will be a shift in social priorities so that adequate food, housing, health care and education become universal rights, automatically available to every living person worldwide. The restoring of our planet to health is also one of his major concerns. He comes, too, to advise humanity how to establish peace and trust among nations through the just and equitable redistribution of the world’s resources and technology. Sharing is the key. Under Maitreya’s inspiration, humanity itself will make the required changes and create a saner and more just world for all.

Maitreya’s priorities

To help humanity in its task of global transformation, Maitreya has formulated certain priorities. They cover the essential needs of every man, woman and child: an adequate supply of food; housing for all; health care and education as universal rights.

Maitreya’s emergence

Maitreya has been based in the Asian community of London since July 1977, gradually emerging into full public view. Since January 2010 He has given numerous TV interviews, in various countries, being introduced not as Maitreya but simply as an ordinary man, one of us. In this way He ensures that people follow and support Him for the truth and sanity of His ideas rather than for His status.

Maitreya’s teachings

Between 1977 and 1982, Maitreya telepathically communicated certain aspects of his teachings to Benjamin Creme at Mr Creme's regular public meetings in London. In April 1988, Maitreya began to present forecasts of world events and fragments of his teachings through a close associate in the Asian community of London.

Maitreya and Jesus

From the point of view of the Ageless Wisdom Teachings, Jesus of Nazareth and the Christ are not one and the same person. The title 'Christ' does not refer to an individual, but is the name of a function in the Hierarchy of Masters of Wisdom. Whoever stands at the head of this Hierarchy becomes the World Teacher during the term of his office.

Maitreya and other well-known figures

What is the relationship between Maitreya and other well-known teachers such as Sai Baba, the Buddha, Krishna and Krishnamurti?

Maitreya’s Messages

Between September 1977 and June 1982, British author and lecturer Benjamin Creme received a series of 140 Messages from Maitreya, the World Teacher, during Mr Creme's public lectures in London. Through these communications, Maitreya suggests the lines that social change must take, and evokes the desire to share and serve humanity. He also gives hints on how to recognize him and urges people to make known the fact of his presence.