Budai in folklore is admired for his happiness, plenitude, and wisdom of contentment. One belief popular in folklore maintains that rubbing his belly brings wealth, good luck, and prosperity.
Budai is traditionally depicted as a fat bald man wearing a robe and wearing or otherwise carrying prayer beads. He carries his few possessions in a cloth sack, being poor but content. He is often depicted entertaining or being followed by adoring children. His figure appears throughout Chinese culture as a representation of contentment.His image graces many temples, restaurants, amulets, and businesses.
He is almost always shown smiling or laughing, hence his nickname in Chinese, the Laughing Buddha.
Here is my version of Budai:
Budai is traditionally depicted as a fat bald man wearing a robe and wearing or otherwise carrying prayer beads. He carries his few possessions in a cloth sack, being poor but content. He is often depicted entertaining or being followed by adoring children. His figure appears throughout Chinese culture as a representation of contentment.His image graces many temples, restaurants, amulets, and businesses.
He is almost always shown smiling or laughing, hence his nickname in Chinese, the Laughing Buddha.
Here is my version of Budai:
Comments
I like this standing smiling buddha
Bikram's
Nice to know the story behind this.
Read 3 posts now. Captivating fiction with such beautifully done glass paintings. Thanks for information on December. Laughing Buddha looks alive.
Take care
Nicely done.
@Muhammad Israr: I thought these might be some interesting facts as it surprised me when I read about it.
@Veena Krishnakumar: You're back after a long time ... Yeah have got into this crazy painting ideas.. Love the splashes.. And yeah thank you very much for the encouragement.
@Bikram: Yes... Wanted to bring some uniqueness.. :) Standing smiling buddha .. That's a nice name..
@Sahana Rao: Illa I am not going to any classes. Using my free time into long trashed hobbies. It gives me to be myself when I paint.
@Jack: Wow the buddha's alive.. Thats a wonderful comment. And Thanks might not be enough for the encouraging words.
@A: Thanks so much..
@Rachna: Noooo he is smiling .. :)
@ A guilty conscience: you have a wonderful collection. It would be great if you could place them all together and click a picture for us to have a look.. Welcome to my space and happy reading.