Any ideas?
2006-10-19 18:58:21 · 9 answers · asked by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Buddah wasnt fat he was a skinny monk. the laughing buddah is fat but he isnt the focus of the religion. and the laughing buddah is so fat becasue he is happy have you ever heard of the term "fat and happy" in most asian cultures the larger you are the more respect you get and i think its the same way in this
2006-10-19 19:02:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that Buddha is portrayed as fat in rejection of the asceticism and self denial he practiced before realizing the true path to nirvana.
Have you tried those new baked Cheetos? They're really quite as good as the other kind, and not as unhealthy; )
2006-10-20 02:05:35 · answer #2 · answered by wendy g 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not every Buddha is portrayed in that manner. [My Buddha is thin.] I find that fat Buddhas are a bit hypocritical, as over-eating goes against the key of moderation.
2006-10-20 02:02:09 · answer #3 · answered by TomServo 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Buddha wasn't fat. Some of the statues are portrayed as fat because they represent prosperity.
2006-10-20 06:15:38 · answer #4 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He secretly worshipped His Saucy Noodliness, the Flying Spaghetti Monster, and partook of his many blessings. That's the way Buddha really looked, as he was much blessed.
RAmen
~Morg~
(Sorry Buddhists. Couldn't help myself and I AM eating linguine right now....)
2006-10-20 02:02:12 · answer #5 · answered by morgorond 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
because he did a lot of meditating and sitting around, probably eating lol!
2006-10-20 02:02:31 · answer #6 · answered by Nikki 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He eats a lot
2006-10-20 02:00:17 · answer #7 · answered by jp 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
he sat under a tree for twenty years and didnt exercise
2006-10-20 02:00:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
he was so hungry his stomach stuck out-- its something that happens when you dont eat enough, a medical disorder
2006-10-20 02:00:54 · answer #9 · answered by Gwen 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋