Handcarved Wood Standing Happy Buddha Statue

The image of the Laughing Buddha is based on a wandering Chinese monk, Budai (Hotei, in Japanese) who lived centuries ago and is believed to be Maitreya, or the Buddha to come. The statues plump figure and benign countenance suggest contentment, magnanimity and plenitude. Folklore has it that rubbing his pot belly brings good fortune and wealth. Happy Buddha statue shown here is hand-carved out of wood in Indonesia. The statue measures 16 inches high and 9 inche wide. Enjoy free shipping.

• Hand carved standing Happy Buddha statue

• Made of wood in Indonesia

• Buddha statue measures 16 inches high and 9 inches wide

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• Handmade. Minor defects and variations add to the artistic and organic appeal of the statue.