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The Laughing Buddha: Symbolism and Significance in Buddhism
The “Laughing Buddha” has many names: Happy Buddha, Fat Buddha, Pu-tai, Budai, or Hotei, even though it isn’t really a Buddha. Who is the Laughing Buddha? History and Meaning The bald, chubby, laughing fellow many Westerners think of as Buddha is a character from tenth-century Chinese folklore. In Buddhism, the