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The Laughing Buddha
The celestial Buddha named Hotei or Pu-Tai is best known as the jolly Laughing Buddha. In China, he is known as the Loving or Friendly One. He is based on an eccentric Chinese Ch'an (Zen) monk who lived over 1,000 years ago and has become a significant part of Buddhist and Shinto culture. Because of this monk's benevolent nature, he came to be regarded as an incarnation of the bodhisattva who will be Maitreya (the Future Buddha). His large protruding stomach and jolly smile have given him the common designation "Laughing Buddha."
The Laughing Buddha's image graces many temples, restaurants, and amulets, as he has become a deity of contentment and abundance. The image of Hotei is almost always seen carrying a cloth or linen sack (that which never empties) which is filled with many precious items, including rice plants (indicating wealth), candy for children, food, or the woes of the world. He is patron of the weak, poor and children.
Laughing Buddha statues depict a stout, smiling or laughing bald man in robes with a largely exposed pot belly stomach, which symbolizes happiness, good luck, and plenitude. Some sculpture has small children at his feet. Another item that is usually seen with the Laughing Buddha figure is a begging bowl to represent his Buddhist nature.
In some scenes the Laughing Buddha may be found sitting on a cart drawn by boys, or wielding a fan called an oogi (said to be a "wish giving" fan -- in the distant past, this type of fan was used by the aristocracy to indicate to vassals that their requests would be granted). All of these images display Hotei as a wandering monk who goes around and takes the sadness from people of this world.
Our large selection of Buddha ornaments & Buddha statues made from cold cast bronze, resin & stone are sourced from around the world . They include the Indian Buddhas, Thai Buddhas & Chinese Buddhas often referred to as Laughing Buddhas or Smiling Buddhas.
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Rare Turquoise Carved Smile Buddha Amulet Jewelry Pendant 01 $0.01 |
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SMILING BUDDHA BUDDAH BUDDHIST 3D Sterling Silver Charm $24.95 |
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14k GOLD Smiling Buddha 3-D Pendant 31mm 3.7 gr $249.99 |
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Genuine tigereye smile Buddha pendant necklace 18" $0.01 |
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Howlite Turquoise Smiling Bright Red Happy Buddha Head Amulet Pendant with Cord $0.99 |
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1x Smile Buddha /Tathagata God Genuine 925 Sterling Silver Charm Pendant sa104 $0.89 |
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Cool Turquoise Smile Green Buddha Bead Ball Blue White Beads Stretch Bracelet $3.65 |
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New Turquoise Smile Red Buddha Bead Ball Blue White Beads Stretch Bracelet $3.65 |
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Pretty Turquoise Smile Orange Buddha Bead Ball Blue White Beads Stretch Bracelet $3.65 |
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Rare Green Jade Carved Smile Buddha Amulet Jewelry Pendant $9.99 |
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Classic 999 Solid 24K Yellow Gold Pendant / 3D Smile buddha Pendant $279.00 |
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13.42g 45x43x4mm TRANSLUCENT YELLOW GREEN JADE SMILE BUDDHA HAND-CARVED PENDANT $24.99 |
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LUCKY TIBET silver smile magnanimous buddha statue $0.99 |
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Exquisite Lucky Tibet silver smile magnanimous buddha statue U2207 $0.01 |
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Yellow crystal glass Smiling Buddha Amulet Pendant #219 $1.99 |
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Tibet Smile Arhat Buddha Head Totem Beads Ethnic Lucky Amult Bracelet Jewelry $0.01 |
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JADE SMILING BUDDHA, FU DOGS AND FLOWER - ALL JADE $25.00 |
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Rare Moonlight stone Handcrafted*Smile buddha*carving 268 $9.99 |
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Rare red jade*Smile buddha*Bead Hand chain(435) $9.99 |
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CLASSIC BUDDHA SMILE~Framed Thai Painting~ASIAN ART $129.95 |
