| Laughing Buddha is considered as a deity of | | | | lobbies of hotels and restaurants and almost many |
| abundance whose images and statues are seen in | | | | premises in Asia. |
| many business places these days. He is regarded as | | | | He is also represented carrying symbols like ingots, |
| an avatar of Maitreya who is considered to be a | | | | pots of gold, treasure bag and usually associated with |
| future representation of enlightenment in Buddhism. | | | | abundance, wealth and happiness luck. |
| Since Maitreya is associated with happiness, which can | | | | He is seen surrounded with children and is said to bring |
| be considered to be an extension of having enough to | | | | descendant luck into families. His statue or painting with |
| eat and living a contented life, Laughing Buddha is | | | | kids placed in the west area of the living room is said |
| represented having a belly. He helps to overcome | | | | to be very lucky for couples aspiring to have kids. |
| sadness and obstacles, and offers a smooth ride filled | | | | Displaying the Laughing Buddha in the family room is |
| with happiness throughout the year. He is said to have | | | | considered to bring family harmony and dispel any |
| a face that is very smiley to signify fulfillment and joy. | | | | problems and quarrels. |
| He is also considered as the representation of an | | | | He is also represented in jade pendants jewelry, which |
| eccentric Chinese monk who lived many years ago. | | | | is considered to be very lucky. Giving a gift of the |
| He was considered to be a man of good nature and | | | | statue is considered a very friendly gesture. In most |
| was always seen carrying a cloth bag with many | | | | Asian cultures a representation of Laughing Buddha is |
| items like rice, sweets for the children and food for the | | | | given on notable occasions like weddings and |
| poor. He may also be seen sitting on a cart drawn by | | | | anniversaries. |
| kids or holding a fan that was considered a wish | | | | Always display the statue on a nice table and display |
| fulfilling fan. The Laughing Buddha of today represents | | | | the deity in living rooms and entry areas of the house. |
| the monk who goes around and blesses people with | | | | Please do not display in bathrooms or kitchen. |
| happiness, good luck and family luck. | | | | In many temples of Asia the Laughing Buddha is seen |
| He is said to bring incredible luck and can be seen at | | | | sitting facing the entrance and is considered a symbol |
| cashier counters, reception desks, entry foyers and | | | | of good luck. |