a red colored drawing of a sitting budai
doodle #art #doodle #artistsofbluesky #budai #buddhism #digitalart #artist
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The figure of Budai Heshang, whose story is based on a historical monk active at the end of the Tang period, gained popularity as early as the Song dynasty. He is often depicted surrounded by children. His name, Budai, meaning "cloth bag,' " derives from the sack that invariably accompanies him. He is frequently shown carrying this hemp bag containing all his possessions, along with a short cord of eighteen beads symbolising the Eighteen Luohan. Perhaps because of his cheerful appearance, he became one of the most sought-after figures on the export market in the eighteenth century. In English-speaking countries, he is also commonly known as the "Fat Buddha."
A Blanc-de-Chine figure of Budai
China
Kangxi (1662-1722)
#budai #hotai #fatbuddha #buddhism #buddhistsculpture #sculpture #china #blancdechine #dehua #porcelain #kangxi #antique #carvedwood #stand
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I know why the fat Buddha smiles.
#Budai #Buddhism #zen #mindfulness
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The corpulent deity is laughing, comfortably seated on his sack his left hand holding it, his right hand resting on his knee. His jolly countenance is accentuated by a slight frown and a small tilt of the head. The figure is decorated in iron-red, blue, green and black enamels. Hotei, known in China as Budai, was a 9th or 10th century Chinese Zen Buddhist monk, who was later deified as a god of good fortune. Hotei is recognizable by his large belly and his-equally large bag containing his possessions which he carries everywhere. His name is a pun: Hotei literally means "cloth sack". Hotei became a favorite subject for Japanese and Chinese artists as early as the 13th century. From the late 17th to early 18th century, porcelain figures were shipped to Europe from Japan, ordered by the Dutch East India Company and the private trade. They were models of human figures, animals, mythical creatures and gods. Including Hotei, the god of good fortune and happiness.
Hotei figure
hand painted porcelain
Edo period circa 1700
Japan
#hotei #budai #clothsack #japan #edoperiod #porcelain #goodoffortune #goodluck #handpainted #japaneseexport #happygod
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Kuwera (or Kubera), the god of wealth, as depicted in reliefs at the Candi Mendut temple in Central Java, Indonesia, built around 824 CE. The carved stone relief shows him as the husband of the goddess Hariti, and he is also known as a guardian of children and the king of the Yakshas. In Javanese culture, Kuwera is also a character in traditional wayang kulit (puppet shows).
Kuwera
bronze
Central Java
9th century
#kuwera #kubera #java #bronze #statue #9thcentury #indonesia #hariti #hotai #hotei #laughingbuddha #budai #buddhistmonk #maitreya #buddhism #buddhiststatue #buddhistsculpture #sculpture #art #ancientart
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#DonaldTrumpRoleModel #MAGA
Donald Trump is clearly a role model for MAGA males, overweight / obesity role model of "Fat King" symbolism, like the Fat Buddha. #Budai #TrumpBudai #TrumpJesus
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I should practice sketching the human form more. Budai statue with brush pen. Quick sketch of the day. #art #brushpen #inkandwatercolor #sketcher #budai #buddha
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Buda famélico.
Uno de los absurdos de confundir al "Buda gordo" con Buda Gautama es que, según la leyenda, uno de los momentos clave en la vida de este último fue cuando practicó técnicas ascetas hasta quedar escuálido. No tendría mucho sentido mostrarlo obeso y sin meditar. #Budai #Hotei #Buda #Buddha
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A statue of 'Budai' or the 'Laughing Buddha'. It is made of stone and sits amid greenery. It depicts a bald, smiling figure with a fat belly. In its hand it holds a ball and it is wearing a beaded necklace and pendant and robes that are loose on one side leaving Budai's belly and shoulder's bare.
These buddhas are always a fun time. This I think is Budai, or, the 'Laughing Buddha', he of the very joyful smiles and big belly. I've seen such a variety of these and they always have wide variety of poses and depictions.
#budai #buddha #statues #photography
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BDG feature: The Story of the Chocolate Buddha
Read here: tinyurl.com/mr33r8bu
#buddhism #buddha #budai #children #youngpeople #education #dharma #nobleeightfoldpath
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