Standing Laughing Buddha

Pandit NM Shrimali explains, Hotei or Pu Tai is also known as the Laughing Buddha. The image of the Hotei is based on a Chinese Zen Monk who lived over 1000 years ago. Many people regarded him as the future Buddha because of his benevolent nature. Because of his large protruding stomach and smile, he came to be known as the laughing Buddha. His images are found in many temples, restaurants, and homes in China and Japan. The legends say that if a person rubs the great belly of laughing Buddha then it brings wealth, good luck and prosperity to the people.
Pandit Ji says The Laughing Buddha is cherished all over the world. He is found in homes, restaurants, places of business and other premises. The laughing Buddha is the Buddha of abundance and happiness. He is also known as the Buddha of wealth. He is believed to be bringing wealth and prosperity to a home or business.
Laughing Buddha can be recognized very easily. He is represented as wearing a robe and prayers beads often hang around his neck. He is bald and has a big fat tummy. Shrimali Ji says he is called laughing Buddha because he always remains happy and smiling. He is believed to remove the problems. If a Standing Laughing Buddha is kept at home then it brings happiness to a home. Rubbing the tummy of the Laughing Buddha, it should be noticed that the statue is not very small otherwise it will be difficult to rub his stomach properly. Laughing Buddha wants his tummy rubbed. If you rub the tummy of Laughing Buddha daily then he fulfils all your wishes. You must attain a positive attitude while you rub the stomach of the Laughing Buddha. The statue of Laughing Buddha should be kept very clean. If it is full of dust it is not beneficial.
The Standing Laughing Buddha is considered very beneficial. For good luck in all the matters including good luck, good fortune, and great wealth and abundance it would be considered very intelligent to choose a laughing Buddha who is holding a bowl. The bowl represents receiving good fortune. The person who owns this statue shows that he or she is open and ready to attain and receive all the good things and good fortunes.