You all must be familiar with the statue of fat, smiling and happy "Laughing Buddha''. It is believed that if someone keeps and displays the statue of laughing Buddha at home or at business place, it brings luck and prosperity for them. Laughing Buddha is also known as ''happy man''
In this post I am sharing some interesting facts about laughing Buddha.
1. Most People believe that Laughing Buddha is the statue of Lord Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism but the fact is that the character of laughing Buddha is believed to be based on ancient Buddhist Chinese monk who lived in an old cave more than 1000 years ago.
2. Laughing Buddha is known as '' Hotei'' in Japan and Pu-Tai in China.
3.According to a legend,if anyone rubs the belly of Laughing Buddha it brings good fortune, cheerfulness and wealth.
4.There is a belief that Laughing Buddha is so happy because his tolerance level is very high and he doesn't hold any grudge or hatred against anyone.
5. In China people also believe that Laughing Buddha is the protector of children as well as the poor and the week. He carries a bag full of sweets and toys for children and he is often pictured with children.
What I like about Laughing Buddha is that he always smiles and laughs and inspires us to be happy and cheerful all the time.
Look there , in the sky,
A shooting star saying goodbye,
It's coming down,falling from height,
Leaving behind a streak of light,
We for a while, can see that line,
For some more time,can feel star's shine.
-Aunt Mary
Once there was an old man who lived in a cave. The old man was so intelligent and knowledgeable .People believed that the old man got some magical powers and he was able to solve their problems.
One day a young man came to visit the old man.
"What is the purpose of your visit ",asked the old man.
''O my respected elder , I have a wish ,will you please grant my wish?" , said the young man.
''What is your wish ?", the old man asked.
"Sir, I want to help the needy people for my whole life.I want to serve the human kind."
"Oh! that is very noble wish, I am giving you a magic box it will help you to make your wish come true'', said the old man.
''Thank you so much sir, I am really grateful to you.", the happy young man said.
''But keep in mind , that you must open this box only after reaching home'', the old man warned the man.
On the way to home out of curiosity the young man opened the magic box. And guess what ? He immediately turned into a coconut tree.
But his wish still came true as the coconut tree is very useful and has a lot of benefits for human kind.
Chinese Folktale
Re-told by-Aunt Mary
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