One of the names for the Laughing Buddha is “Cloth Bag,” which is pronounced “Budai” in Chinese and “Hotei” in Japanese. Cloth Bag was the nickname of a Chinese Buddhist monk who lived ...

Far beyond its decorative presence, the Laughing Buddha, affectionately known as 'Budai' or 'Hotei,' emerges as an iconic and jovial figure, this rotund and cheerful representation holds profound ...

Laughing Buddha is a symbol of joy and wealth Place a Buddha in your home to add an atmosphere of contentment and serenity. He is there to remind us not to work too hard or become greedy. It is ...

The Laughing Buddha’s transformation into a global icon results from both the fascination with Chinese porcelain in 18th-century Europe and the 20th-century spread of Japanese Zen Buddhism.

Feng Shui says that one should always give a Laughing Buddha to other people, in the honest hope that the receiver's life is adorned with unparalleled prosperity. This in turn, will create a ...

Get to know the meaning of different types of laughing buddha, their significance, placement, direction and precautions to be taken with them. Read about it on IndiaTV News.

Almost 20 years ago, my then girlfriend, now ex-wife, bought me this Buddha in Shanghai, and I backpacked his not-insignificant weight all the way to Berkeley, Calif., where he has accompanied me ...

It is said that apart from prosperity, a Laughing Buddha also increases mutual love and harmony amongst family members, hence for this, one should place its idol in the East direction of the house ...