Labradorite Laughing Buddha Hotei - handmade carving of serene and smiling Buddha

Product : Labradorite Laughing Buddha Hotei 
Stone : Labradorite
Size : 3.5 x 2 x 4.5in. 
Weight : 986 gms

Laughing Buddha hand carving in natural labradorite stone with beautiful blue and golden flash and a brilliant smile. Dimensions: 3.5 x 2 x 4.5 in (lxbxh) Weight: 0.990 kg (2.18 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.

Labradorite or Black Rainbow stone is a useful companion through change, imparting strength and perseverance. It balances and protects the aura, raises consciousness and grounds spiritual energies. Labradorite banishes fears and insecurities, and strengthens faith in the self and trust in the universe. It stimulates the imagination and calms an overactive mind, developing enthusiasm and new ideas.