What is the story of Budda, I have a statue and was always told it was good luck to rub his stomach. Is this a true story/
2007-01-28 12:16:49 · 14 answers · asked by junekaz 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
That statue is called "Ho Tei - The Laughing Buddha"
(he is not THE Buddha)
He is like the Buddhist Santa Claus - he is a symbol of prosperity and good fortune... you may rub his jolly belly if you wish - at least no harm will come of it.
The story behind that particular character is that he was a monk who stayed up in the hills of Tibet and waited for a great war to end.... when the war ended, he brought down a giant bag of toys that he had been carving for years...
He shows you that good things come from silent meditation and patience.
2007-01-28 16:59:48 · answer #1 · answered by rabble rouser 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The last time I was in Thailand and I rubbed Budda's stomach for luck. An hour later I visited my best dealer and I lost a 500,000 dollar order. True story!
2007-01-29 02:51:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have a statue of Budda, I`ve rubbed his belly `till the finish has worn off...haven`t hit the lottery yet or met the man of my dreams, so, there goes that theory. Keep on trying, maybe budda boy is overwhelmed with requests and will take several years to catch up.
2007-01-28 20:34:24 · answer #3 · answered by flamingo 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a statue of him. It's true that if you rub his stomach it will bring you luck. It has for me. But I only asked him for little and not very important stuff. I think it's a sin, though, because you're not respecting the 2nd commandment.
2007-01-28 20:47:40 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's supposed to be a true story. I have 2 small Buddhas and have tried rubbing their stomachs...never changed my luck, but some people swear it works for them.
2007-01-28 20:22:59 · answer #5 · answered by Taylor29 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the idea is that some of buddha's essence will rub off on you. it would be better to read and follow buddhism ideas if you wanted good luck. luck is made by our actions and our will.
2007-01-28 21:46:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is good luck. But it's even better luck if a pigeon poops on you!
2007-01-28 20:26:48 · answer #7 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well let's see.....the actual Buddha died from stomach cancer so is it good luck to rub his belly?....probally not but what do you think,lol
2007-01-28 21:53:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
all smart cats like a tummy rub
2007-01-28 20:23:38 · answer #9 · answered by da rinse mode 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is suppose to be but it never brought me luck and I was married to him too and rubbed his belly all the time
2007-01-28 20:19:58 · answer #10 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋