5 Facts About Laughing Buddha You Must Know !
Laughing Buddha is a well known deity all over the world and you must have seen a statue of him or a picture. But did you know anything else about him except that he was called Laughing Buddha ? Well presenting you 5 facts about him that you didn't knew.
(1) He is not the real Buddha.
Laughing Buddha is not 'Gautama Buddha' the founder or Buddhism, Laughing Buddha is the nickname of Budai a Chinese folklore deity. He is based on an actual wandering monk of Liang Dynasty (907 – 923). He was a follower of Buddhism and not ‘The Gautama Buddha’ himself.
(2) There are different types of Laughing Buddha.
The laughing Buddha statue comes in different forms each form emitting a different aura and good vibes. Like the statue of the Budai holding pearls brings wisdom, the one with the laughing Buddha and kids brings good luck for children, Laughing Buddha holding gold coins brings health and prosperity and the one sitting on the dragon tortoise brings wonderful career.
(3) He is loved in most of the Asian countries.
The laughing Buddha is present in both Chinese and Japanese folklore. He is considered as one of the seven luck gods of Taoism. He is also respected and followed in all the major traditions of south East Asia i.e. Buddhist, Taoist and Shinto.
(4) Why was he always laughing?
There is a lesson to learn in the habits of laughing Buddha, he never did hold any grudges and always treated everyone with a smile. He often laughed whole heartily and wanted people to stay positive and joyful. He believed it is the only way to achieve true enlightenment.
(5) Where should you place his statue?
Laughing Buddha should be placed where it is visible most of the time to you or those who live and visit your house. You should place him in the entrance or your living room. Don’t put it on the floor or in the bathroom as it is considered as disrespect. The best place to keep him and his teachings is in your heart.
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I am very happy to learn this thing specially laughing Buddha is not Tathagata Buddha. I am suspecting it always but didn't get any concrete information till now. Thank you
Yeah even I was surprised to know that .. even I always thought from my childhood laughing Buddha was Gautama Buddha.
I like the laughing Buddha ！He lets us know the reason of laughing to life, whether it is to meet the good or bad, must laugh!
YEah .. If people follow his sayings .. World will be a better and peaceful place :)