The laughing Buddha statue: a symbol of happiness

Posted by Sara Roberts
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Jul 6, 2012
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The statue of laughing Buddha symbolizes the true happiness, it is said that laughing Buddha statue brings fortunes with him, it is believed by many people that by rubbing the belly of laughing Buddha every day, your good fortune starts. It is always seen that laughing Buddha carries the sack, a sack which has very few things inside, it is said that people brings only few things with them but with their smile and happiness, they always stays happy. The laughing Buddha is a representation of wealth, abundance and prosperity.

There is one more type of laughing Buddha who used to carry beads which is known as prayer beads. It symbolizes the prayer which is important aspect of one’s life. It is a belief which emerged from fengshui. The laughing Buddha symbolizes much great stuff. When a person receives the laughing Buddha statues, it is said that his path to wealth has been opened. The wealth can be of any types. It can be in the form of happiness, kindness and good tidings.                            


The popularity of laughing Buddha’s statues in increasing from much faster pace, they are considered as symbol of joy. They bring the peace to one’s life. These statues are available in many sizes and in different postures. It is believed that someone wants to have a life which is full of happiness then he or she should posses laughing Buddha. The Buddha which is meditating is the great to choice to keep in home. While buying these statues one should be very careful that whether he or she is purchasing a real piece. Mostly the genuine pieces of laughing Buddha are made in Nepal; the most artists are from Nepal who used to carve these statues. One can judge the quality of the statue. It can be judge by observing the face of laughing Buddha. The quality of his face is best then the overall statues are of best quality. One can also identify the Buddha by observing the ears. The good artist who is used to of making the Buddha statues he will make sure that his ears are long. If the quality of the statues is good then the design would be exquisite.

Laughing Buddha statue is made from many types of material such as wood, gold and jade. One should buy the Buddha statues from the genuine dealers who have lots of variety of designs.

There are many people who are strict follower of Buddha, they always the welcomes the faith and all the belief of Buddha teachings.

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