I mean no direspect, it is an honest question, I have heard the Buddha used to refrain from eating for long periods. Is the fat form of the statues symbolic? Is it real?
2006-07-06 05:59:44 · 12 answers · asked by cpinatsi 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Shakyamuni Buddha, the originator of the practice of Buddhism, was a very thin man. He nearly starved himself to death prior to his enlightement. The "fat man" is Hotei, a Chan Buddhist (Chinese) monk
2006-07-06 06:04:13 · answer #1 · answered by Answer King 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋
There are diverse Buddhas for the time of heritage. the unique Buddha become truly truly skinny. At one factor he had a food regimen of only a grain of rice an afternoon. different Buddhas after him were fat, and some skinny.
2016-10-14 04:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "fat" buddha you see is actually the "happy" buddha and is really just an icon of fortune - you rub his belly for good luck. The real buddha was indeed actually quite skinny.
2006-07-06 06:07:03 · answer #3 · answered by Tygirljojo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Symbolic. The largeness of Buddha is symbolic of the largeness and strength of his Solar Chakra, which is located just below the navel.
2006-07-06 06:04:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Indian Buddha is not fat.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=1006052926843
2006-07-06 06:01:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I've seen statues and stuff of Buddha, and it wasn't fat. I don't know why they say Buddha is fat.
2006-07-06 06:04:12 · answer #6 · answered by Jaryn, Keeper of the Night 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ummm Buddha died of a massive coronary. He ate a bit too much fried rice with butter.
2006-07-06 06:08:46 · answer #7 · answered by ddead_alive 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He was a jolly fella, like Santa! Everyone likes nice round deities. So much more squishy huggable than that pointy Jesus on the cross. ):
2006-07-06 06:03:26 · answer #8 · answered by teabunny 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No he is not. May be you got a wrong idea or need to know more about him, that is if we are referring to Gautam the Budha.
2006-07-06 06:06:54 · answer #9 · answered by billie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard it was b/c if he was skinny it would make him look unhappy but if he was fat then it means he was joyful and prosperous
2006-07-06 06:06:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋