This bronze Chinese Buddha (or Laughing Buddha) is a representation of Budai, a Chinese Zen Buddhist monk who lived during China's last Liang Dynasty, in the tenth century. Its Buddhist name, Quieci, means promise in Chinese. Statue Height : 14 cm.
Height: 14cm
Weight: 900g
Origin: India
Budaï, or Butaï or Putaï is an essential icon in the Asian tradition: divinity of happiness, generosity and abundance, he is also considered a mahāyāna, an incarnation of the Buddha of the future (Maitreya).
He is potbellied, jovial and found in many Chinese homes, because he is considered a lucky charm that brings prosperity!
Do you know the difference between the Thai Buddha and the Chinese Buddha?
This wall decoration comes to us from Thailand and represents the head of Siddharta Gautama, the historical Buddha, who lived in the 6th century BC. This decoration to hang on the wall is light and easily transportable, because it rolls up and unrolls like a parchment. It has a small rope at the back which makes it easy to attach to a nail for example.
This large Indian wall hanging measures 2.40 m high by 2.20 m wide. It is in thick cotton with fringes. It depicts the historical Buddha in the lotus position, performing the gesture of fearlessness and protection (abhaya-mudrā) with his right hand. His left hand is at rest, palm turned towards the sky. The Buddha is seated under a banyan tree, whose falling leaves represent the passage of time.
This very pretty leaf-shaped metal incense holder is decorated with plants and flowers patterns, a faceted colored pearl, and a small statuette (Buddha, Ganesh or elephant). It measures between 22 and 23 cm in length and 4 cm in height.
This Chinese Laughing Buddha in green resin is 8 cm tall and comes from Nepal. It depicts Budai, a Buddhist monk who lived in 10th century China. Far from presenting the image of an ascetic life, the big Buddha is not the historical Buddha, who was rather slender.
Budai statues are traditionally considered lucky charms. They are found in most Chinese homes as well as many Asian temples and restaurants.
Budai symbolizes joy of life, abundance and wealth, both material and spiritual.
This small "Buddha Lotus" wall hanging is made of cotton and measures approximately 110 cm in height by 70 cm in width. It represents Siddhartha Gautama, the awakened Buddha, meditating in the center of a lotus flower. This hanging symbolizes the lightness of the lotus flower rising above the surface of the water, and the meditation of the Buddha, who rests like a butterfly on his lotus throne. He performs the chin mudra with his hands, and sends waves of love represented by hearts.
These beautiful brass earrings represent heads of Thai Buddha, the historical Buddha. The head of Buddha is the symbol of balance and harmony. Closed eyes symbolize deep meditation and long ears symbolize attentive listening.
This bronze Chinese Buddha (or Laughing Buddha) is a representation of Budai, a Chinese Zen Buddhist monk who lived during China's last Liang Dynasty, in the tenth century. Its Buddhist name, Quieci, means promise in Chinese. Statue Height : 14 cm.
