You know what a Laughing Buddha is when you see it, in fact—if you’ve grown up in the 2000s or earlier, you’ve definitely seen it. If there’s been a weird guy sitting with a permanently wrinkled laughing face and a huge pot belly in a shelf by the television assembly, next to all the showpieces, then that’s the statue of a Laughing Buddha and it symbolises prosperity. Laughing, with a full stomach, seemingly forever, isn’t that the dream we all dream of?
Still, if you’ve never understood this practice, here are a few reasons you should keep a Laughing Buddha at home.
1. It promotes happiness and joy. Sometimes, the reasons are as simply as that. Even looking at the Laughing Buddha’s expression can cheer you up.
2. In many cultures, it is believed that the Laughing Buddha brings good fortune and wealth to the household. It symbolises satisfaction with life, in all its aspects.
3. The statue is also said to absorb negative energy and radiate positive ‘qi’ throughout the space it has been placed in.
4. It also teaches you to be content with the hands you’ve been dealt. The first step towards success is acceptance, the second is joy. If you stay positive, have a forward-thinking outlook, then success will find you.
5. It’s also believed to bring good health!
6. It helps make the environment of the space it is in more harmonious, that improve relationships among family members.
7. Acts as a stress reliever, as well.
Why do we keep Laughing Buddha at home? Know its benefits – Times of India
