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Fat Buddha Holding Wish Stick 36"
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    Fat Buddha Holding Wish Stick 36"

    Item # 45w2

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    Beautiful sculpture - 5.19.2013

    The sculpture is beautiful, and I'm very happy with it. It arrived promptly and safely. Many thanks!

    Reviewer: (Kanab, UT, US)
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    Kyle, the helper - 5.17.2013

    I order two statues (one of Lord Ganesha and an other of Lord Buddah). Unfortunatly, the Lord Ganesah's one had been sold before my order. But, Kyle proposed me many other solution to help me getting what I wanted. So I would like to thank him for everthing he did for me. I received both of them yesterday. I was so happy, especially when I saw how the statue were perfectly packed. They travelled few thousand miles and hd no trouble. Once again, thank you. Thomas

    Reviewer: (PAris, France, FR)
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    My beautiful Buddha - 5.9.2013

    I just received my Statue and I am extremely pleased with it. This Buddha is destined to be a family heirloom! I highly recommend your store, thanks for the great service. Sincerely, Michael Kornwolf.

    Reviewer: (south milwaukee, Wisconsin, US)
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    Splendid indeed! - 5.9.2013

    Thank you for an easy going process! Easy site, great customer service, speedy transaction... and Parvati arrived in her great splendor with loads of cushion protecting her beautiful self! Thank you so much for providing our little yoga studio with the glorious image of this statue, these are very high quality statues, at truly unbelievable prices! We will surely continue to shop at Lotus Sculpture! Thank you for a great shopping experience!

    Reviewer: (orlando, FL, US)
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    Loved the experience - 5.6.2013

    It is rare to have a web purchase feel like such a personal experience. The way the products are described and the prompt attention from the company was really great. I had a personal email from the owner within a few minutes of ordering to clarify something on my information. The statue arrived right on time and is better than I expected. Thanks

    Reviewer: (Santa Barbara, CA, US)
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    Wonderful Place of Southeast Asian Art - 5.5.2013

    A a perfect place to find a rare southeast Asian art with an affordable price.

    Reviewer: (Falls Church, Virginia, US)
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    13" Bronze Shiva statue - 5.2.2013

    Kyle, Thank you very much for shipping this beautiful statue so well and so carefully. As I have mentioned to you before, I am utterly in awe of your exquisite collection. Hopefully, one day I will be able to visit your showroom in California. With best wishes, Raveesh

    Reviewer: (Aurora, IL, US)
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    Buddha statues - 5.2.2013

    I have purchased six Buddhas from Lotus Sculpture sofar and am very pleased with all of them. Because of my interest in Buddhism and in travel to Asian countries, I pick each Buddha as representative of specific nations and peoples. They remind me of the richness and variety of all these people and their great contribution to the human race. Thus, I have Buddhas from India, Japan, Cambodia, Thailand, Nepal, China, and Hawaii. I have yet to purchase those from Viet Nam and Laos, countries I have yet to visit. As a professor of theology and spirituality and a writer of twelve books thusfar, my latest on Christian-Buddhist dialogue, I cannot recommend more highly the beauty of Lotus Sculpture works. Thank you to Kyle.

    Reviewer: (Saint Paul, MN, US)
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    Fantastic Service - 4.29.2013

    I was very happy with the speed, ease & response when enquiring & purchasing a couple of these awesome sculptures.... Fantastic service! JR

    Reviewer: (Melbourne, Victoria, AU)
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    • Materials: White Marble hand carved in Vietnam
    • Total Height Including Base: 36 inches
    • Base Width & Depth: 34 x 31 inches
    • Weight: 3250 pounds
    • Large and Stunning sculpture of Lord Buddha!
    • Perfect for in or outdoors.
    • One of a kind!

    Description

    The happy Buddha is not only delightful to look at but it is extremely large. The Buddha is one square meter in size! His large exposed belly and chest supports a jolly, smiling face and bald head of a radiant, happy Buddha. In his right hand he holds a wish stick, which can grant anyone their wishes. The fat Buddha is a sign of good luck and to have one in a home or business invites luck into the home or business. His face is shining with joy. His smile and bright eyes radiate happiness and love. He wears malas around his neck which rest on his large belly. His finger and toe nails are fully and carved and detailed. His gossamer robes hang loosely around his body and are neatly tied with a bow below his belly. He is seated on a double lotus base

    This white marble statue is a one of a kind sculpture, hand carved by the artists of Vietnam. The Buddha statue would add peace and serenity to any garden, home or temple.

    About Fat & Happy Buddha

    The lovable fat, happy, laughing Buddha represents the ideals of good health, wealth, happiness, prosperity and longevity. He is known as Budai (Chinese) and Hotai (Japanese). He is lovingly referred to as the Happy Buddha, Laughing Buddha or the Buddha of Wealth. The Laughing Buddha is based on an historical figure of an obese Zen monk who wandered China during the Laing Dynasty. He was known for carrying a sack of candy, which he gave to children on the street. People believed that he was an incarnation of the Maitreya Buddha.
     
    In sculpture the Laughing Buddha is depicted with a large, exposed belly carrying a hemp sack, which is filled with gold, health and happiness. Buddhists do not see wealth as being only material but spiritual wealth as well. Both his belly and the large sack convey this concept of abundance.
     
    The laughing Buddha of Wealth is always depicted in a relaxing posture, exuding happiness to all who are near Him. His smile and jovial nature is infectious, reminding you that there is more to life than just worldly possessions. His large Belly is always bursting out of his robes. Sometimes he wears red colored robes that represent good fortune and blessings.
     
    He usually carries a gold ingot (sycee) or a small hemp sack in his hand.  He sits or stands upon a hemp sack of wealth under him. Around his neck, he wears auspicious mala beads as well as a large, round medallion that bring blessings to the surrounding. He sometimes holds a stick known as a wish stick, which he uses to grant people boons. Many people believe that rubbing his belly will grant anyone their wish.
     
    He is often seen surrounded by children or carrying children on his back.  Children naturally flock to him, not just because he gives them candy but because his joyous nature is so childlike that they see him as an equal.  Some people believe a statue of the laughing Buddha is good to have around newborns as well as those wanting to have children.

    Care

    Dust the piece as needed. You can use soap and water to clean him. Do not apply any oil to clean.

    Shipping

    USA Shipping

    This sculpture is in our Greenwich, CT warehouse store and ready for immediate packing. Shipping is calculated from Greenwich, CT after the purchase. This piece is too heavy to ship via UPS ground and will be shipped using an international freight service. Typically we use TNT Special Services as they give the most competitive rates. Approximately 3 working days are needed to pack the sculpture in its own custom wood crate. If you place your order online shipping will show in the order as $0. Shipping will be calculated based on the weight of the sculpture and the distance from Oceanside, CA to determine the shipping price. The shipping quote will be emailed to you and no charge will be made without your approval. Shipping will then be added to the total after the order is placed. Please call 760-994-4455 or email us info@lotussculpture.com for a shipping quote.

    International Shipping

    This sculpture is in our Greenwich, CT warehouse store and ready for immediate packing. Shipping is calculated from Greenwich, CT after the purchase. This piece is too heavy to ship via UPS ground and will be shipped using an international freight service. Typically we use TNT Special Services as they give the most competitive rates. Approximately 3 working days are needed to pack the sculpture in its own custom wood crate. If you place your order online shipping will show in the order as $0. Shipping will be calculated based on the weight of the sculpture and the distance from Oceanside, CA to determine the shipping price. The shipping quote will be emailed to you and no charge will be made without your approval. Shipping will then be added to the total after the order is placed. Please call 760-994-4455 or email us info@lotussculpture.com for a shipping quote.