Item O-195S

Majestic Praying Happy Buddha Statue

Name: Majestic Praying Happy Buddha Statue
Brand: Buddha Groove
SKU: O-195S
Price: 56.00 USD
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Budai sits with palms pressed together at the chest, eyes closed, face lit up in a wide laugh. The figure is a folk symbol of gratitude, contentment, and good fortune. Place him on a shelf, entry table, or meditation altar, or give him as a housewarming gift. Choose cream, bronze, or white.

Details

Design: Seated Happy Buddha with palms joined in namaste, face in a closed-eye laugh, and a robe hand-etched with floral medallions, clouds, and scalework
Size: About 7.5 in high, 7.5 in wide, 5 in deep. Weighs approximately 5 lbs
Material: Cast poly stone (polystone) with a weighted, tabletop-ready base
Care: Dust with a soft, dry cloth. Keep out of direct sun to preserve the finish. Cream and bronze finishes are for indoor display only; the white finish is suitable for indoor or outdoor use
Note: Each statue is cast and hand-finished, so slight variations in color, texture, and detail are normal

Meaning & Intention

Budai, the Laughing Buddha of Chinese folk tradition, is also called Hotei in Japan. He is not the historical Buddha, but a wandering monk whose big belly and bigger laugh became a folk symbol of abundance, good humor, and the wisdom of letting go.

Here his palms join at the chest in anjali mudra, the gesture of greeting, gratitude, and reverence. With eyes closed and an open smile, the pose reads less like formal devotion and more like a private moment of thanks.

The densely carved robe, patterned with floral medallions and clouds, echoes the ornamental court robes of Chinese tradition, where such motifs marked blessings for prosperity.

Together, his laughter, folded hands, and patterned robe tell one simple story: gratitude given freely is its own reward.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Gratitude, joy, contentment, good fortune

Chakra connection: Heart chakra (Anahata)

Symbol: Budai (Hotei), the Laughing Buddha, in anjali mudra

Ideal for: A joyful centerpiece for a home, altar, or gratitude practice, or a housewarming gift

Suggested mantra: I greet today with gratitude

Questions & Guidance

Is this the same figure as the historical Buddha?

No. This depicts Budai, also known as Hotei, a folk figure known as the Laughing or Happy Buddha. He is distinct from Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha.

What does the hand gesture mean?

His palms pressed together at the chest form anjali mudra, a gesture of greeting, gratitude, and reverence across many Asian traditions.

Where is a good place to set him?

A shelf, entry table, or meditation altar all work well. Many people choose a spot they pass often, so his smile meets them on the way in or out the door.