One of the most famous Maitreya statues is 'Maitreya with berretta' (the first natural treasure) kept in the Reiho-den of Koryu-ji Temple in Uzumasa, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, and it is known for his posture in which he is lost in thought with the right ring finger on his cheek.
中でも有名な京都府京都市太秦の広隆寺霊宝殿に安置されている「宝冠弥勒」(国宝第一号)は、右手の薬指を頬にあてて物思いにふける姿で知られる。