Laughing Buddha (Budai Buddha)

Love of plenty, attachment to none.

Zen-like in nature, Budai (loosely translated as “cloth sack”) Buddha or the Laughing Buddha started out as a monk who is rumored to love food and drink. He is joyous and humorous and seemingly the anti-thesis of most spiritual figures that are more serious and severe. He represents abundance and contentment. In a profound way, one can love and achieve abundance by not being attached to fading, materialistic wants. Wearers of the Laughing Buddha can take comfort in such truths and be free of the never-ending consumeristic trends.

The tricolor jade—tan, white, and green—makes this Budai Buddha even more eye-catching and unique, a perfect combination for a figure that represents joy and plentifulness. Note the icy sheen and translucent on this quality jadeite piece.