11 Ancient Apocalyptic Myths
6. Buddhist End Of Times
The Buddhist version of the end of times is the most relaxed one and does not involve the world being destroyed. It is predicted that at some point people will start to forget the teachings of the Buddha. They will stop following the 'ten wholesome courses of conduct' and start following the unwholesome ones, with acts such as murder and theft. People will stop displaying compassion and the teachings of the Dharma will be forgotten.
However a new Buddha, the Maitrya Buddha, will be reborn and show people the path to nirvana. Currently he lives in Tusita heaven, waiting to be born into our world.