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.
You know what a Laughing Buddha is when you see it, in fact—if you’ve grown up in the 2000s or earlier, you’ve definitely seen it. If there’s been a weird guy sitting with a permanently ...
He carries a large sack full of odds and ends and shares his “treasures” with children. Some texts even identify Hotei as a buddha. Buddhism teaches that there were multiple buddhas in the past, and ...