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Laughing Buddha
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The figure goes back to the beggar monk Ho Tai, who lived in the Chinese Fenghua at the end of the 10th century. According to tradition, this figure of the monk is considered an incarnation of the future Buddha Maitreya. It is usually shown sitting, with its right leg, thick naked belly and laughing wide. The figure embodies some Chinese ideals of life: the thick belly symbolizes wealth; his laughter and loose seating indicate his serenity and satisfaction with himself and the world.
Title: Laughing Buddha
Description:
The figure goes back to the beggar monk Ho Tai, who lived in the Chinese Fenghua at the end of the 10th century.
According to tradition, this figure of the monk is considered an incarnation of the future Buddha Maitreya.
It is usually shown sitting, with its right leg, thick naked belly and laughing wide.
The figure embodies some Chinese ideals of life: the thick belly symbolizes wealth; his laughter and loose seating indicate his serenity and satisfaction with himself and the world.
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