Product: Laughing Buddha/Hotei hand carving in natural moonstone with a serene and brilliant smile.
Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 5 in (lxbxh)
Weight: 1.79 kg (3.94 lb)
Gautam Buddha (or the Enlightened One) is the primary figure in Buddhism. He is believed by Buddhists to be an enlightened teacher who attained full Buddhahood and shared his insights to help sentient beings end rebirth and suffering. Laughing Buddha, is believed to bring good luck, contentment and abundance in one's life. It depicts plenitude of whatever one wishes for – be it wealth, happiness or satisfaction. Usually depicted as a stout, laughing bald man with an overtly exposed pot-belly stomach, laughing Buddha or celestial Buddha is better known as Hotei or Pu-Tai. It is said that his appearance comes from a Buddhist Zen monk who lived over 1000 years ago. His protruding stomach and jolly smile earned him this name. Though, a symbol from Feng Shui, however, laughing Buddha holds a lot of significance in our lives. Most of us strongly believe that keeping it in a particular direction fulfils distinct desires. The sitting posture of Laughing Buddha is considered to be that of love and it symbolizes balance of thoughts and tranquillity.
Moonstones have a highly spiritual nature, and one can benefit by putting this vibration to work in their life. It is a stone that enhances one's feelings and encourages fervent desires, eager expectation and heartfelt resolve. It holds within it the deep seated nature of feminine energy. These beautiful crystals reflect within them the magical healing qualities of the vibrations of the moon. Within men, its energy may influence the brain, and help become more emotionally balanced, as the right side of your brain is stimulated to become more creative.