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	Buddha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A typical misconception tends to link Buddha as the Buddhist counterpart of the entity known as God; however, Buddhism is non-theistic, in the sense of not generally teaching the existence of a supreme Creator God (see God in Buddhism).
		A Buddha is fully awakened and has realized the ultimate truth of life (Dharma), and thus ended (for himself) the suffering which unawakened people experience in life.
		However, a Buddha recognizes the unchanging nature of the Dharma, which is an eternal principle and an unconditioned and timeless phenomenon.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Buddha (1348 words)

	Hotei - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Laughing Buddha derives from the time of Sakyamuni Buddha, where there was a monk named Angida, whose name also meant calico bag.
		Chinese Buddhists have adopted Hotei as the Laughing Buddha into the Mahayana Buddhist pantheon and his image may be found in the first hall of many Buddhist monasteries.
		Misconceptions have arisen because of this new enthusiasm, including the false connection made between the Laughing Buddha and Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hotei (1058 words)

	Laughing Buddha
		The Laughing Buddha is all about blurring the cultural divide between the Chinese, Japanese, Indian and now the Western world as it brings good fortunes to millions of Feng Shui enthusiasts.
		Chinese temples have Laughing Buddha located at the temple entrance and is often worshiped as a god of good luck and prosperity.
		Laughing Buddha is one of the Buddhist monks who followed the religion founded 1500 years before his birth.
	www.fengshuimiracle.com /laughing_buddha.shtml (589 words)

	Buddha Statues, Buddha Figurines, Happy Buddha Statue, Maitreya Buddha Statue, Smiling Buddha Statue, Buddha Statue for ...
		The earliest representation of Buddha was made through the Stupas (mounds erected on the relics of Buddha) and the external decorations on them tracing the lives and events of Buddha's life namely his leaving home, gaining of Enlightenment, his first preaching, last journey and finally the attainment of Nirvana.
		Akshobhya: The cosmic Buddha modeled in the figure of Sakyamuni is shown in the act of touching the earth with his right hand calling her to witness his imperviousness to the attack of Mara, The cosmic Buddha depicted in this posture is called Akshobhaya or imperturbable.
		Buddha is seated in padmasana, or the lotus posture, with both his hands placed in his lap in a gesture of dhyana or meditation.
	www.craftsinindia.com /buddha-sculptures/buddha_statues (1411 words)

	Laughing Buddha at Feng Shui Bestbuy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		This is an elegantly designed Red Robe Laughing Buddha on a special triangle which has the shape that represents "fire element" and is inscribed with chinese character "fire" to amplify the effects of subduing quarrelsome energy from star # 3.
		The buddha in red robe is the perfect remedy to counter quarrelsome star 3 in flying star charts and keeping such a statue at home guarantees happiness and peace among family members.
		This Laughing Buddha brings happiness, riches and wealth into homes and especially depicted in RED, He is great at countering Quarrelsome Star-3 in Flying Stars.This masterpiece would definitely be admired if placed at cash register, investment desks, treasurer's desk and prominent areas of your home.
	www.fengshuibestbuy.com /laughingbuddha.html (1883 words)

	Laughing Buddha Nusery - Metairie, Louisiana's Organic Garden
		Laughing Buddha Nursery is an environmentally sound company whose mission is to educate, and supply home gardeners with the Organic and Natural Garden Supplies needed for Indoor/Outdoor Gardening, from Hydroponics to Container Gardening.
		Laughing Buddha Nursery is your one stop supplier needed to harness and enjoy the benefits of nature, and gardening while not only reducing your environmental footprint, but erasing those of the past.
		Laughing Buddha Nursery is your one stop supplier for all your needs to harness and enjoy the benefits of nature, and gardening while not only reducing your environmental footprint, but erasing those of the past.
	www.laughingbuddhanursery.com /lbn1/index.html (597 words)

	Hand Carved Laughing Buddha Statues & Sculptures
		Buddha was originally a Hindu, and the heads are said to represent the face of Buddha at the moment of enlightenment.
		Buddha is shown here sitting with his right leg resting on his left (virasana) and his right pointing towards Mother Earth, symbolizing his victory over the last obstacle to peace - the desires of the ego.
		Laughing Buddha is shown with his sack of wealth relaxing under a peach tree (symbolizing longevity) before setting off once again on one of his legendary journeys to spread good fortune, health and wealth amongst the countryside.
	www.mountainvalleycenter.com /store/html/collectorspage.htm (1237 words)

	fUSION Anomaly. Laughing Buddha
		The Laughing Buddha derived its beginnings from a mix in Buddhist, Taoist, and Shinto religions and can be traced back to the time of the Liang Dynasty in China.
		The basis of belief in the Laughing Buddha is mainly superstitious legend.
		Chinese Buddhists have superstitiously adopted Hotei as the Laughing Buddha into the Mahayana Buddhist pantheon and his image may be found in the first hall of a Buddhist monastery.
	fusionanomaly.net /laughingbuddha.html (861 words)

	Laughing Buddha - ReligionFacts.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Laughing Buddha's image graces many temples, restaurants, and amulets, as he has become a deity of contentment and abundance.
		Laughing Buddha statues depict a stout, smiling or laughing bald man in robes with a largely exposed pot belly stomach, which symbolizes happiness, good luck, and plenitude.
		In some scenes the Laughing Buddha may be found sitting on a cart drawn by boys, or wielding a fan called an oogi (said to be a "wish giving" fan -- in the distant past, this type of fan was used by the aristocracy to indicate to vassals that their requests would be granted).
	www.religionfacts.com /buddhism/deities/laughing_buddha_statues.htm (387 words)

	Stone Buddha - marble Buddhas statues, rock carving Sakyamuni mudra buddhism
		The stone Buddhas from Nepal (NP) are sculpted from a harder grey stone found in the Kathmandu valley.
		It symbolizes the Buddha's unshakeable faith and resolution; armed with his resolve to remain seated under the Bodhi tree until he had solved the problem of the cessation of suffering, he took the earth as testimony of the merits that he had accumulated during his previous births.
		This was the Buddha's final obstacle on his path to enlightenment, and thus the mudra is also referred to as "the attitude of subduing Mara".
	www.hitherandyononline.com /Marblebuddhas/marblebuddhas.htm (888 words)

	Laughing Buddha of Wealth and Success @ FengShui-Supply.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		This is because of the image of the Laughing Buddha is believed to attract unlimited of prosperity and abundance of wealth lucks.
		This masterpiece Laughing Buddha is a symbol of having a rich and abundance.
		Buddha's should never be placed on the floor or in a fire place as this is a sign of disrespect.
	www.fengshui-supply.com /product/viewprod.asp?pid=3855 (395 words)

	Laughing Buddha at Feng Shui Bestbuy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Laughing Buddha is the ultimate symbol of happiness in Feng Shui because he bestows ultimate fulfillment in everyone's life.
		Today, the Laughing Buddha has become so popular that the symbol is placed almost everywhere as it is believed to bring a great future filled with happiness.
		The Laughing Buddha is usually connoted carrying wealth symbols such as large ingots, pots of gold and a "treasure bag", because the powerful Laughing Buddha is very much associated to abundance and wealth luck.
	www.fengshuibestbuy.com /SL10119-laughingbuddha.html (880 words)

	Buddha Statues at Statue.com
		Buddha Statues represent the “enlightened one”, the idol of the Buddhist religion.
		The primary role of Buddha statues is to convey the calm feelings that reflect ones proper mental discipline as having the control over the negative emotions of fear and greed.
		A Chinese monk named Ho Tai is widely referred to by non-Buddhists as the "laughing Buddha" or "happy Buddha." Many believe that he is an incarnation of a Buddha who will appear in the future and might properly be called a bodhisattva.
	www.statue.com /buddha-statues.html (503 words)

	Statues: Buddha, Kwan Yin, Ho-Tei, Laughing Buddha, Medicine Buddha, Tara
		The Buddha, then known as Siddhartha, was the son of the King of the Sakyas, Suddhodana and Queen Maya.
		Buddha called himself the healer of the suffering world and explained that his Dharma (teaching) was his medicine.
		Crystal Buddhas: Crystal Buddhas in Ruby in Zoisite, Labradorite, Fluorite and Turquoise.
	www.rainbowcrystal.com /atext/altar1.html (298 words)

	Buddha Belly (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Buddha’s belly is one of the required gates for entering the kingdom of heaven.
		Buddha’s Belly is the symbol Spirit and the Masters have guided me to use to emphasize the importance of laughter and joy on the spiritual path.
		It is important to laugh and have joy on your spiritual path.
	www.iamuniversity.org /projects/ashrams/buddha/belly.html (1101 words)

	Stone Buddha Statue,Laughing Buddha Statue,Laughing Buddha Sculptures,Stone Buddha Sculptures
		Buddha statues are one of the most sold and sought after religious stone statues.
		A Buddha figure is said to dissipate the feeling of peace, calm and self-discipline.
		A Chinese monk named Ho Tai, believed to be the reincarnation of Buddha is popularly known as the 'Laughing Buddha' or the 'Happy Buddha'.
	www.stone-crafts.com /buddha-statues.html (219 words)

	:: View topic - Laughing Buddha (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Clean the old laughing Buddha with normal water and dry it with clean cloth or tissue.
		Please remember Buddha is pray by many as Divine Being, when you place Buddha in any place, keep the place clean and tidy, do respect Him as Divine Being, this way when you place Buddha for Feng Shui purpose, you will benefits in many ways.
		Laughing Buddha should be placed where all will benefit from regular viewing.
	www.wofs.com /forum/viewtopic.php?p=75414&highlight=&sid=176033a1d7684aef059a6b969a591944 (730 words)

	Hotei, Pu-Tai, Maitreya, all known as the Laughing Buddha presented in Religion section
		The Laughing Buddha, also known as Hotei in Japan, Pu-Tai in China, embodies the ideals of the good life: health, happiness, prosperity and longevity.
		Moreover, there is belief, that the Laughing Buddha is in fact modeled on an historical figure, a fat wandering Zen monk named Pu Tai, who possibly claimed to be an incarnation of the future Buddha Maitreya (Chinese Mi-lo-fo; Japanese Miroku).
		For us today, the Laughing Buddha image is a reminder of our own capacity to achieve happiness and life satisfaction of our capacity to achieve and enjoy the good life.
	www.newsfinder.org /comments.php?id=231_0_1_0_M (830 words)

	Buddhism and Buddhist Art - The Religion of Gautam Buddha
		The legends surrounding the life of the Buddha have been the principal sources of inspiration for the creators of Buddhist art.
		A knowledge of these are needed for a meaningful insight into the nuances of Buddhist art, since each stage of the Buddha's many existences, along with the established tenets of buddhism religion, play a part in the development of this art.
		The Buddha pictures, Buddha statues, and the diverse buddha paintings illustrate the deep influence of buddhism on buddha art and vice versa.
	www.buddhart.com (222 words)

	insideBuddhism.com > People > Hotei aka Laughing Buddha (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		It was said of Hotei's benevolent nature, that he was to be regarded as an incarnation of the bodhisattva soon to be Maitreya (the Future Buddha), but this claim was only allegorical and due to his large protruding stomach and smile, he was caricatured as the "Laughing Buddha."
		The basis of belief in the Laughing Buddha is mainly legend.
		A common misconception is the false acquaintance between the Laughing Buddha and Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and at times the random enthusiast cannot tell the difference between the two.
	www.insidebuddhism.com /people/biography.asp?id=20 (770 words)

	Maitreya Buddha
		Buddha Maitreya is the Buddha of the future, also known as the Laughing Buddha, is the one to follow up the historical Buddha Sakyamuni.
		He waits in the Tusita heaven for the moment he is to appear on earth as the Buddha of the fifth world cycle.
		Shakyamuni Buddha also predicted that those who followed his teachings would be reborn in the first circle of Maitreya's entourage and would be able to complete the spiritual path under Maitreya's guidance.
	web.singnet.com.sg /~alankhoo/Maitreya.htm (4828 words)

	Laughing Buddha, Kuan Yin and Buddha at Lucky Wonders - a Feng Shui store
		All these figures are seen with happy smile and with a round belly that symbolize a good life in Chinese traditional custom.
		Lucky Buddha is a wonderful and auspicious symbol of good luck, happiness, longevity, prosperity and unbroken chain of long descendants.
		Kuan Yin, the goddess of mercy, is originally known as Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva in the Lotus Sutra, a Buddhist text written in the ancient Indian language Sanscript.
	www.luckywonders.com /Buddha.htm (345 words)

	Buddha Statues- Fat Buddha Statue, Laughing Buddha, Thai Buddha... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Buddha statues of old were created out of stone, bronze and wood and many were gilded with gold.
		As for Thailand, there have been Thai Buddha statues since the founding of the first Thai sovereign state in the 12th century, right through to the present, as it is and has always been a Buddhist country.
		Rare Buddha statues from throughout the early centuries of Buddhism continue to come on to the market via finds on private lands, private collections, and long-held family heirlooms.
	www.ancientbuddhastatues.com (391 words)

	The Laughing Buddha (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		In China Maitreya is known as "the laughing Buddha" and is usually represented as a rotund figure with a happy disposition.
		In Japan he is called Hotei and is one of the seven lucky gods.
		The common tradition is to rub his belly for good luck and prosperity, this is because his big figure is a sign of abundance.
	www.public.iastate.edu /~paddler/bodhisattva/budlaugh.htm (106 words)

	Laughing Buddha Recording Studios in Midtown New York (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Laughing Buddha Recording Studios in Midtown New York
		Laughing Buddha Productions is an independent record label and recording studio that is putting the music business back into the hands of musicians.
		Laughing Buddha is committed to putting quality and creativity first, and to being an ethical and innovative presence in the world of music.
	www.laughingbuddhamusic.com (158 words)

	Laughing Buddha
		Hotei or the Laughing Buddha is a cheerful, contented Buddhist monk.
		Hotei derived his beginnings from a mix of Buddhist and Shinto religions and can be traced back to the time of the Liang Dynasty in China.
		Because of his benevolent nature he was regarded as a bodhisattva, but due to his large protruding stomach, Pu-Tai was caricatured as the "Laughing Buddha."
	www.exoticindia.com /product/ZI97 (469 words)

	Laughing Buddha Choices Wild UK Ltd (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Laughing Buddha Statue. Standing with shawl in one arm and holy bowl in another.
		Laughing Buddha Statue. Standing next to tree stump with shawl in one hand and holy bowl in the other.
		Laughing Buddha Statue. Standing with shawl in arms and holy bowl in the other.
	www.choiceswild.co.uk /acatalog/Buddha_Statues.html (354 words)

	Laughing Buddha
		The Laughing Buddha Home welcomes guests from all over the world.
		We are in a quiet spot in the heart of the busy Thamel district of Kathmandu, and we hope that as soon as you arrive you will feel very much at home.
		Please visit us at the Laughing Buddha Home for the best service, best quality rooms, and best accommodation for tourists.
	www.catmando.com /laughing-buddha (275 words)

	WOFS.com: Online Feng Shui Magazine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		When images of this broadly smiling fat Buddha are placed in the home, it is believed that the spirit of the loving one instantly scoops up all the unhappiness and all the problems that have been making everyone in the house unhappy.
		In time, he came to be referred to as the Laughing Buddha, because no matter what the situation or circumstance, no matter what the weather of the time of day, he was always laughing heartily.
		In fact, any kind of Buddha or holy object should never be placed in the bedroom, as this is believed to be a mark of disrespect, unless the bedroom is kept chaste at all times.
	www.wofs.com /fsw.php?load=arcview&article=612&c=miscellaneous (1187 words)

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