Importance of Laughing Buddha in Vastu

How do you use laughing Buddha in Vastu?

Laughing Buddha, as we all know, brings good luck, contentment and abundance in one's life. It depicts plenitude of whatever one wishes for – be it wealth, happiness or satisfaction.

Though, a symbol from Feng Shui, however, laughing Buddha holds a lot of significance in our lives. Most of us strongly believe that keeping it in a particular direction fulfils distinct desires. Hence, it is important to know that which direction should it be kept in and also which type of it should be used by individuals.

Laughing Buddha History

The person in the laughing buddha images and statues is ‘Budai,’ an eccentric Zen monk from china who is thought to have lived around 907 to 923 AD during the later Liang dynasty. He was a man of a good and loving character, and some Buddhist traditions considered him the ‘Bodhisattva Maitreya’ or the future Buddha. He was pot-bellied, bald, and had a jolly smile on his face all the time, which earned him the name “laughing Buddha.”

Laughing Buddha Meaning

The laughing Buddha (Budai) is regarded as the highest representation of happiness and one who takes away all the misery and brings good fortune. The laughing buddha images depict a stout, pot-bellied man who has childlike laughter on his face. It is distinct from the representation of Gautama Buddha from the teachings from which Buddhism was derived. Budai was considered to be the incarnation of the “Bodhisattva Maitreya,” meaning the one who is yet to become enlightened Buddha. The Bodhisattva Maitreya has the task of appearing on Earth to teach the pure dharma. This Buddha is always represented carrying a cloth bag or linen sack with a never-ending supply of health, joy, and wealth.

Laughing Buddha in Real Life

Chinese temples have statues of laughing Buddha located at temple entrances. The Lingyin temple in Hangchou has a massive 24.6 meter laughing Buddha statue carved out of camphor wood. Covered with 60 taels of gold, it is the largest wooden statue in China. The more commonly found laughing Buddha is often made out of clay, wood, marble, stone, and Jade materials. They are sold as souvenirs outside of temples and also in gift shops in many places around the world.

If we talk about Hinduism, Lord Kuber is considered as the Lord of wealth and fortune. However, In China people usually keep a statue of Laughing Buddha at their homes to increase good fortune and attract the positive energies around them. They consider Laughing Budhha as an idol who protects them and doubles the benefits of positive vibrations in the house.

Different Types of Laughing Buddha

Laughing Buddha with Children: It symbolizes good fortune is coming especially if you have just become a parent. It also represents luck and wealth that the newborn baby has brought with him.

Buddha with Bowl: It represents the life of a monk who spends his whole life just for the happiness of the people. It also represents the difficulties Lord Buddha faced during his lifetime.

Buddha with a Bag: Carrying a sack or a bag represents a traveler. It means Buddha collects the problems of the people and puts them in its sack. In turn, it fills their life with loads of happiness, wealth and good fortune.

Buddha with a Fan: It represents happiness and joy. People say that a waving fan of Buddha clears away all the negatives energies from our lives and the home a happy place to live.

Tips to Consider Before Placing a Buddha Statue in Your Home

• Never set the laughing buddha statue for home on the floor; instead, position it someplace around eye level.
• Keep the Buddha statue away from electrical devices (including televisions and motor components), as these are supposed to affect the energy field and may bother the Buddha. Any smiling Buddha statues put in front of the main door should face the entry and not the rest of the house.
• The smiling buddha home statue is not intended for worship.
• Keep the space around the statue tidy and clutter-free at all times.
• Avoid putting the statue near power outlets, machines, or above any electronic device since it might disrupt or impede the aura of good energy.
• Never place the laughing Buddha on top of a shoe rack.

Laughing Buddha Position in Home

1. Place Laughing Buddha in front of your main door at all times. It attracts good fortune and luck.
2. Place the Buddha statue in the house’s east direction or anywhere where all family members can see it.
3. Every morning, rub the big fat belly of the statue. Your humble touch makes him happy, and he showers you with the happiest life.
4. The Buddha may also be placed in the children’s room. It allows them to concentrate on their studies and they will be showing respect for their parents.
5. Keeping Buddha on your office desk enhances your salary and removes enemies.

The people who live in the house with rightly placed statues of the laughing Buddha earn more money. If anyone in your house practices witchcraft or casts an evil eye on your family members, you should keep this idol, to reach the Lord’s Divine Powers in your home.In a nutshell, keeping laughing buddhas at right places facing the right direction will enrich your life in all aspects.

Hope this Helps……