Maitreya
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Maitreya
Sanskrit
Example Sentences
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Terence Trent D'Arby's hits are now credited to Sananda Maitreya, the name he chose in 2001; while Eurythmics now insist on the awkward billing of "Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart".
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2023
Listen to the entire conversation with Sananda Maitreya on "Everything Fab Four" and subscribe via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google or wherever you get your podcasts.
From Salon • May 22, 2021
Maitreya has pinpointed the moment of his “death” as D’Arby as 1989, following the disastrous reception to Neither Fish Nor Flesh.
From The Guardian • Oct. 5, 2017
After the album stalled, the singer was dropped by his record label and changed his name to Sanada Maitreya.
From BBC • Jul. 20, 2015
Most of them combine with it Taoist and other beliefs and some of them expect a Messiah or King of Righteousness who is usually identified with Maitreya.
From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 by Eliot, Charles, Sir
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