According to the classics of Mahayana Buddhism, Maitreya often has mercy that no one can match. In China, the worship to Maitreya has a great impact on Buddhism. On the themed exhibition of Maitreya at the 6th World Buddhist Forum, statues of Maitreya in different periods were exhibited.

In the picture is a sitting statue of Maitreya (2nd to 3rd century AD).

In the picture is a stone carving statue tablet of Maitreya (Northern Wei Dynasty).

In the picture is a stone standing statue of Maitreya (Northern Qi Dynasty).

In the picture is a statue of Maitreya (Tang Dynasty).

In the picture is a pottery sitting statue of Maitreya (Tang Dynasty).

In the picture is a Sanskrit copper statue of Maitreya (9th to 10th century AD).

In the picture is a Sanskrit copper statue of Maitreya (7th to 8th century AD).

In the picture is a Cloisonne sitting statue of Maitreya (Qing Dynasty).

In the picture is a red copper and gold lacquer statue of Maitreya inlaid with pearls and stones (Ming Dynasty).