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During the Liang Dynasty in China a Buddhist monk Pu Tai known for his benevolent nature as well as his protruding stomachbecame regarded as an incarnation of the the Future Buddha. When Chinese Buddhists made their way in to Japan the story of Pu Tai became interlaced with Hotei, one of the seven Japanese Shinto-gods of luck. It is Hotei that became known as the Happy Buddha. He is represented with long ears, a large stomach and carries or wears gold. Rubbing his ears is said to bring you wisdom, rubbing his stomach will bring you happiness and rubbing the gold will bring you wealth. This laughing Buddha incense burner will look great anywhere you place it. It is perfect for either Japanese or Indian incense sticks. Handmade by talented artists in Thailand.
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During the Liang Dynasty in China a Buddhist monk known as Pu Tai became regarded as an incarnation of the the Future Buddha. Pu Tai was famed for his benevolent nature as well as his protruding stomach. He was said to travel everywhere with a hemp bag (a pu tai) carried over his shoulder on a stick. When Chinese Buddhists made their way in to Japan the story of Pu Tai became interlaced with Hotei, one of the seven Japanese Shinto-gods of luck.
It is Hotei that became known as the Happy Buddha. He is represented with long ears, a large stomach and carries or wears gold. Rubbing his ears is said to bring you wisdom, rubbing his stomach will bring you happiness and rubbing the gold will bring you wealth. Placing a Happy Buddha opposite a door or window will keep evil spirits away and bring well being to the room.
This laughing Buddha incense burner will look great anywhere you place it. It is perfect for either Japanese or Indian incense sticks. Handmade by talented artists in Thailand.
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INCENSE COMPATABILITY CHART |
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Indian Incense (with wood stick) |
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Japanese Incense (no wood stick) |
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Shoyeido Zen Incense |
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Tibetan Style Incense |
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Tibetan Rope Incense |
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Resin Incense |
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Average Rating  |
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happy budda burner |
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8/23/2007 |
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marcia krick from stewartstown, pa. |
| this is the best burner - this happy little budda just follows you everywhere and loves holding the incense sticks for me. he really is a wonderful addition to my collection. |
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A great piece of art |
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8/16/2007 |
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marcia krick from stewartstown,pa. |
| i love this little budda - he just makes my day end with a smile. wherever i put him he is happy and content to hold my incense as i meditate. what a great piece of art! |
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