Statues | Laughing Buddha Statue

Laughing Buddha Statue Approximately: 26.5 oz; 6"L x 3.5" H x 3.25" W Bronze Colored Made out of polyresin Buddha is known for his benevolent character. Known to bring happiness, prosperity and good fortune.  This Laughing laying down Buddha is holding one big ingot in his hand, this lying down Buddha statue represents relaxation, joy and wealth.  ---- Originally named Hotei (in Japan) or Budai or Pu-Tai (in China) the Laughing Buddha is known as the  Loving or Friendly One. His figure is based on an eccentric Chinese monk who lived over a thousand years ago and who has become a significant and popular symbol in Buddhist and Shinto culture. Pu-Tai literally translates to “Cloth Sack,” which is reference to the knapsack that he was carrying with him. Legends has it that Pu-Tai was a very kind, saintly and generous Zen master. Pu-tai’s mission was to spread happiness and joy wherever he went. People used to crowd around him and he is often depicted with happy children. The monk was famou