Buddha statue Laughing Maitreya

The laughing Buddha is also named the “fat-belly Buddha”. These are Chinese Buddhist deities for wealth, prosperity and happiness. The Chinese name is Pu-Thai-Ho-Shang. A laughing Buddha equalises luck, joy, success, prosperity and good fortune. The laughing Buddha is also known as Maitreya Buddha, or the Buddha of the future. This is a symbol of good luck, kindness and innocent joy. He is supposed to bring good health and well-being, and he used to be the patron saint of goldsmiths in ancient China. His round belly is considered to be a physical image of good luck and riches. If you rub his belly once a day, chances of good fortune are multiplied.