Ivory Laughing Sitting Buddha holding his Bag of Plenty

Also called the Fat Buddha, it represents an abundance of what you could be dreaming of, such as wealth, happiness, or contentment.

Some say that rubbing the belly of the Laughing Buddha will bring good fortune.

This is because the stomach is associated with nourishment, fertility, and prosperity in Chinese culture.

The laughing face of the Buddha is also a symbol of joy, fulfillment, and serenity. 

Many use the image of the Smiling Buddha to manifest all these good things into their lives.

This is a depiction of sitting Laughing Buddha whose task is to ensure safe and fruitful journeys for all businessmen.

In Feng Shui, the Laughing Buddha, also known by Buddhists as Matreiya, is one of the most supreme symbols of joy and wellbeing. When this jolly character is placed within any home, he will do wonders for all the residents inside; in addition to revitalizing any dead or negative chi and relieving tension, he is believed to also summon fortune and riches for all family members. The Laughing Buddha is now also displayed in the office and prominent places in business venues, such as the front counter, lobby or cashier. He is also a highly revered figure placed at the altar in many temples.

The Laughing Buddha himself is a vision of happiness; his face is always in a happy, laughing expression (hence his name) and his position is jolly. He is a manifestation of wealth luck due to all the auspicious symbols that he holds, some of these being a Ru Yi, Wu Lou, and various gold ingots and coins. He also usually keeps beside him pots and bags filled with treasures.

*Note* The Laughing Buddha is highly revered in both Buddhism and Feng Shui, and so he should be treated with respect; never place him in the kitchen, in the bathroom or on the floor.