A charming twist on the time-honored proverb, a trio of smiling Buddha acts out the “See No, Hear No, and Speak No Evil” adage. Aged bronze finish adds luster to these figurines. This set of smiling Buddha, happy Buddha, laughing Buddha statues are wonderful gifts from the Far East and GreatOrientalGifts.com. Budai (Chinese: 布袋; pinyin: Bùdài), pronounced Hotei in Japanese,is a Chinese folkloric deity. His name means "Cloth Sack,"and comes from the bag that he is conventionally depicted as carrying. He is usually identified with (or as an incarnation of) Maitreya Buddha, so much so that the Budai image is one of the main forms in which Maitreya Buddha is depicted in East Asia.[2] He is almost always shown smiling or laughing, hence his nickname in Chinese, the Laughing Buddha (Chinese: 笑佛; pinyin: xiàofó). 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,[3] 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. Smiling Buddha, Happy Buddha, Laughing Buddha Statue set for Prosperity and Good Luck. Buddha Statues: Weight 1.8 lbs. Polyresin. Each is 3 1/8" x 2 3/4" x 4 1/8" high. Set of 3 |