People believe that keeping a Laughing Buddha idol in the house removes negativity and brings happiness and prosperity. But do you know who the Laughing Buddha was? Actually, just like Vaastu in India, Feng Shui is in China. Kuber Dev is the god of wealth in India and Laughing Buddha in China. Hotei of Japan was one of the many disciples of Mahatma Buddha. When Hotei became a Buddhist and attained enlightenment, he began laughing loudly. Afterward, he aimed to make people laugh and happy for the rest of his life.

Wherever Hotei went, he made people laugh and people were very happy with him. Gradually people started calling him Laughing Buddha. There is another belief related to budhha. In China, the Laughing Buddha is revered as a deity named Budai, also known as Putai. Budai is depicted as a cheerful, rotund figure with a large belly and a wide smile. He symbolizes happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. Budai often carries a cloth sack, earning him the nickname “Cloth Sack Buddha.” People commonly place his image in homes, businesses, and temples to attract positive energy and abundance. Historically, Budai was a beggar who enjoyed having fun and traveling. He made everyone laugh by displaying his big belly and large body. Over time, people began to view him as a deity and started keeping his statues in their homes.

People believe that rubbing the Buddha’s belly brings good luck, prosperity, and financial success. They often associate it with promoting good health and longevity. People believe that the Buddha’s presence creates a harmonious balance in life, enhancing physical well-being and mental tranquility.

Wastu tips to keep the laughing buddha statue in the right place

  • Ideally, its statue should be facing the east direction where the sun rises. It is known to bring prosperity.
  • To increase wealth you can place it in south east direction.
  • If you want to cleanse your energy and reinforce positivity, you should place laughing buddha facing the main door.
  • If your family suffers from arguments and tensions, the best direction for statue is the east direction of your house.
  • Never place this statue in a kitchen or on the floor.
  • You should place the Buddha statue at eye level. People regard positioning the statue below eye level as rude and disrespectful.
  • Laughing Buddha should face the main door directly to greet the energies that enter from your main door of the home.
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