With his delighted expression, round belly, bald head and monastic robes, the “Laughing Buddha” is instantly identifiable. However, astute observers might wonder why this buddha does not look like the ...

STATUE of Budai, or Laughing Buddha, at Miroku-ji in, Himeji City, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It is the largest Budai sculpture in Japan. With his delighted expression, round belly, bald head and ...

The heads of the children climbing all over my Laughing Buddha keep breaking off. This is causing me some distress. Almost 20 years ago, my then girlfriend, now ex-wife, bought me this Buddha in ...

Our country has a lot of myths about various things; for example a black cat, a broken mirror and even sneezing. While many people are firm believers of these myths, there are some who ridicule them ...

Over the years I have heard many stories about the placement of the Laughing Buddha statue. Very often multiple statues are displayed all over the house, especially opposite the main entrance door.

We are leading a life where each moment we fight with the stress of relationships, professional growth and other tassels. Will it not feel great to come home and see an ever smiling face that has no ...

The Laughing Buddha statue is a common sight in many homes. It represents prosperity and happiness. Many believe it brings good fortune and wealth. The statue is said to absorb negative energy. It ...

According to Vastu Shastra, keeping a laughing Buddha at home can bring happiness and prosperity. There is a belief that Buddha took the initiative to make people laugh. People keep laughing at Buddha ...

Vastu Tips: The Laughing Buddha statue should be placed at a height of at least 30 inches in front of the main entrance. Vastu Shastra: Know for what purpose, what type or shape of Laughing Buddha ...