Laughing Buddha
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 Six Standing Happy Buddha Laughing Buddha Statues for Feng Shui or Gifts  US $23.99
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 FENG SHUI LAUGHING BUDDHA WITH CHILDRENS STATUE FIGURE US $13.99
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 Feng Shui Laughing Buddha with Red Pouch Children For Protection Descendants US $5.99
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 Crystal Tones Quartz Crystal Singing Bowl Laughing Buddha US $99.00
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 FENG SHUI BRASS LAUGHING BUDDHA WITH CHILDRENS STATUE US $37.99
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 A Happy Buddha Laughing Buddha on a Bag of Golden for Feng Shui and Gifts US $33.99
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 FENG SHUI MONEY LUCKY LAUGHING BUDDHA STATUE FIGURINE WITH INGOT 35 US $3.99
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 Feng Shui Laughing Buddha Keychain Keyring US $3.85
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 NEW 6pc GREEN LAUGHING BUDDAH BUDDHA FIGURES FENG SHUI HAPPINESS WEALTH 2 US $14.99
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 Chinese Golden Color Laughing Buddha Statue for Feng Shui US $19.99
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 FENG SHUI MONEY LUCKY LAUGHING BUDDHA STATUE FIGURINE US $5.99
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 FENG SHUI MONEY LUCKY LAUGHING BUDDHA STATUE FIGURINE 375 US $5.99
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 Set of 6 White Feng Shui Laughing Buddha Statue for Luck Fortune Fast ship NY US $11.88
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 Six Happy Buddha Laughing Buddha Statues for Feng Shui or Gifts US $26.99
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 Liuli Laughing Buddha Hanging Bring Cheer and Joy US $13.88
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 Laughing Buddha with Wealth Bag Pen Holder Fenshui US $43.88
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 Jadeite Standing Good Fortune Laughing Buddha L US $66.88
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 Laughing Buddha Water Feature with Rolling Ball US $108.88
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 Jadeite Laughing Buddha Resting on Giant Gold Ingot US $9.88
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 Jadeite Laughing Buddha Holding Gold Ingot Budai US $9.88
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 4INCH Fengshui Laughing Buddha Hoteil 3pcs Ingots US $9.95
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 Small Fengshui Laughing Buddha Keychain Keyring US $4.95
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 6 FENG SHUI GOLDEN LAUGHING BUDDHAS STATUE FIGURINE SET US $9.99
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 Lapis Buddha 03 Laughing Blue Lazuli Crystal Statue Abundance Spirituality 25 US $98.00
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 Buddha Red Gold Laughing 5cm For Good Luck Money NEW US $2.96
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 FENG SHUI BRASS LAUGHING TWIN BUDDHAS STATUE FIGURINE US $23.99
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 Buddha Laughing Keychain For Good Luck And Money NEW US $2.46
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 LAUGHING BUDDHA TAPESTRY THROW BLANKET 52 x 63 wicca US $59.95
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 Buddha Red Gold Magnet Laughing Buddha for Good Luck Prosperity Money 8cm US $4.44
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 Buddha laughing 90mm Ivory colored 007v US $19.75
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 Jade Pendant 02 Laughing Buddha Yellow God Fat Stone Crystal Healing 2 US $35.00
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 Laughing Buddha Light Catcher 295mm sc052 US $5.94
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 Jade Pendant 08 Laughing Buddha Green Slick Stone God Stone 12 US $15.00
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 NEW 6pc PURPLE LAUGHING BUDDAH BUDDHA FIGURES FENG SHUI HAPPINESS WEALTH 2 US $14.99
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 A Laughing Happy Buddha with a Wulou Hulu and Ingot for Feng Shui or Gifts US $38.99
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 Buddha Red Gold Laughing Memo Clip Good Luck Money US $2.96
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 NEW 6pc LAUGHING BUDDAH BUDDHA FIGURES FENG SHUI HAPPINESS WEALTH WOOD LOOK 2 US $14.99
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 NEW LAUGHING BUDDAH BUDDHA OF ABUNDANCE FIGURE FENG SHUI DESK HAPPY FORTUNE 7 US $16.99
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 Laughing Buddha Hotei Charm Sterling Jewelry US $20.32
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 WOOD LAUGHING BUDDHA 25 Hand Carved Statue God Brown 0 US $427.50
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 Set of 6 Feng Shui Laughing Buddha Statue for Luck Fortune 110 Fast ship NY US $11.88
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 FENG SHUI GOOD LUCK MONEY LAUGHING BUDDHA STATUE FIGURE US $14.99
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 FENG SHUI BRASS MONEY LUCKY LAUGHING BUDDHA STATUE US $13.99
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 NEW LUCKY WOOD LOOK LAUGHING BUDDHA STATUE GOLD SACK PLAQUE TABLET FENG SHUI US $9.46
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 Buddha Laughing In Bag For Good Luck And Money NEW US $2.96
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 Buddha Silver Gold Finish Laughing Buddha for Good Luck Prosperity Money 6cm US $4.94
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 Feng Shui Laughing Buddha Lifting Gold Ingot Gold Color US $14.99
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 A Happy Buddha Laughing Buddha Carrying a Money Bag for Feng Shui and Gifts US $26.99
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 Buddha Laughing Trinketbox 6cm Good Luck Money NEW US $2.96
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 Laughing Money Buddha US $10.00
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 Buddha laughing 50mm Black Gold US $9.85
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 Lucky Laughing Buddha Incense Holder FREE Incense US $11.87
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 Laughing buddha with ingot Wealth Good luck Wish come true US $39.99
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 Fluorite Buddha 01 Laughing God Clear Green Purple Rainbow Crystal Carving Prosp US $47.50
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 Buddha Laughing Incense Holder Good Luck Money NEW US $3.95
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 NEW LUCKY LAUGHING BUDDHA STATUE WITH WEALTH SACK CHINESE FENG SHUI FENG SHUI US $7.88
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 Maitreya Laughing Buddha hanging with tassels 60mm diam US $9.40
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 A Set X 9pcs Assorted Chinese Fengshui Laughing Buddha US $24.74
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 New FROSTED PURPLE LAUGHING BUDDHA ref 4 US $8.86
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 New FROSTED PURPLE LAUGHING BUDDHA ref 3 US $8.86
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 New FROSTED PURPLE LAUGHING BUDDHA ref 6 US $8.86
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 New FROSTED PURPLE LAUGHING BUDDHA ref 2 US $8.86
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 Set of 6 Laughing Buddha Statues Frosted Purple 65mm US $49.49
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 5X Chinese Fengshui Fortune Laughing Buddha Statues US $29.60
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 2X Chinese Fengshui Laughing Buddha for Fortune Statues US $19.70
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 FENG SHUI LUCKY FERTILITY BUDDHA FIGURINE LAUGHING BUDDHA W FIVE CHILDREN US $19.95
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 Brass Travelling Laughing Buddha Happy Budha US $39.88
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 Laughing Buddha Sitting on Gold Ingot Happy Budha US $15.88
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 Brass Round Laughing Buddha For Peace of Mind US $29.88
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 Laughing Buddha as God of Wealth Fengshui for Wealth US $21.88
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 Laughing Buddha Head Tassels Feng Shui Store US $4.88
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 Fengshui Color Hand Painting Laughing Buddha With Five Children 47x35x31 inch US $28.95
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 Golden Laughing Buddha on Chair Feng Shui Harmony US $9.88
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 Laughing Buddha on Dragon Tortoise Feng Shui Shop US $21.88
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 Laughing Buddha with Five Kids s Feng Shui Statues US $9.88
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 Laughing Buddha with Money Frog Feng Shui Store US $19.88
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 4 INCH Fengshui Laughing Buddha Hoteil3 silver Ingots US $10.99
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 4 INCH Fengshui Laughing Buddha Hoteil 3 Silver Ingots US $9.99
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Laughing Buddha
Laughing Buddha is a jovial incarnation of ‘Maitreya Buddha’, who is deemed to be the successor of ‘Gautama Buddha’ according to the Buddhist or Shinto culture.
There goes a belief in the Chinese mythology that an image of smiling Buddha can bring forth good luck, success, happiness, fulfillment, prosperity and wealth. This belief has motivated not only the Chinese but also people of all communities to keep laughing Buddha idols where they reside. A deity of the Buddhist monastery now has become a universal figure of admiration and worship.
The idea of Laughing Buddha originates from the later beliefs of the Buddhists that good life and contentment can be attained in this living world. It can be acquired through simple lifestyle, purposeful endeavors, benevolence and enlightenment of knowledge. Termed as ‘Budai’ in Chinese and ‘Budai Luohan’ in Japanese this pot bellied bald figure with a smiling face is linked to a roving ‘Chan’ monk who existed in the time of Liang Dynasty in China.
The monk dressed in a cloth-bag that is known as ‘pu-tai’ in Chinese and ‘Hotei’ in Japanese. Hence the local folks used to call him ‘Pu-tai Hoshang’ or ‘hemp-bag monk’. The legends say that the monk carried cute gifts for the children in his linen sack.
The Buddhist shrines grace the statue of ‘Budai’ in the entranceway. With an impish grin and a protruded tummy the robust monk is found in various poses. He is seated on an elaborately inlaid pedestal or a cart drawn by children. Sometimes he is seen waving a hand fan ‘ogi’. A symbol of aristocracy of the past the fan was believed to fulfill the wishes of those who carried them. Some ‘Budai’ statues with small children in his feet represent his fondness and love for the children.
Budai’ holding a begging bowl in his hand portray the typical Buddhist quality of renouncing material possessions. The century old figure of the Buddhist religion has now been intermingled with the Chinese ideals of life and happiness that has completely changed the previous Buddhist ideals and values. Today happiness has become synonymous to material riches. Hence the modern laughing Buddha has become the revered god of material plentitude and good fortune in life.
The images of laughing Buddha have become impressive elements of interior decoration. They make for exquisite residential and business decors as well as a potential power to bring in prosperity and wealth in life. The smiling figures are also positioned in the study table of the students to ensure success in exams. A wide array of statuettes depicting Buddha smiling makes brisk sales in the domestic and International market.
The figures curved out of fine wood, metals or stones are the most sought after decorative items of the day. They are placed in any direction facing the main entrance of the home or office. The new age people are in the aspiration of acquiring huge financial gains and flourish in their lives by rubbing the belly of this traditional Buddhist craft.
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