Known as the "Laughing Buddha" in America, Budai is a beloved figure in Chinese history, and statues of him are thought to bring good fortune to a household or business. Also known to the Japanese as Hotei, in ancient Asian tradition, Hotei or Budai was part of popular folklore, not official Buddhism or Zen Buddhist teachings. His depictions are commonly part of a village shrine, bringing goodness and contentment, bestowing happiness and prosperity. A perfect gift for birthdays, New Year, housewarmings, graduations, or new beginnings.
Buddha Statues Collection
Unique, large size statue of Budai, or Hotei in Japanese, the "Lucky Buddha", "Fat Buddha", or Laughing Buddha in English
Believed to have been a Zen Buddhist monk who traveled the Chinese country side in the 10th-century, he is often represented in paintings and sculpture with prayer beads and large bag over his shoulder, his bag of plenty
Images of Hotei are thought to attract wealth, prosperity and felicity to the home or office
Fine quality heavy resin cast reproduction statue of Hotei
Thought to bring prosperity and happiness to home or office
Beautiful faux bronze finish
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