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Who is this Buddha ? ?

searching_samsarasearching_samsara Explorer
edited April 2010 in Buddhism Basics
Hello cyber buddhists! I haven't been on here for a while but i've got a question that has been puzzling me of late. Last week in my city there was a sort of travelling........... I don't know what you'd call it......... It was basically people selling trinkets, incense, and a whole gamut of religious/spiritual wares. The thing that puzzeled me is this; I know who i recognise as Buddha from the small statues and teachings (Siddhartha Gautama) But just who exactly is the jolly little fat fellow, with the stretched ears? You know the guy, the one who people say you got to rub his tummy for luck (??)
Forgive my ignorance if this is also indeed Siddhartha Gautama but i can't see any resemblance. Thanx

Comments

  • shenpennangwashenpennangwa Veteran
    edited April 2010
    Hotei is the fat guy, he lived in China in the 11th century.
    You are the Buddha.
  • LifeIsSufferingLifeIsSuffering
    edited April 2010
    shenpen nangwa wrote: »
    You are the Buddha.

    IN TRAINING! :)
  • Micsunderland3Micsunderland3
    edited April 2010
    Kind of off topic question. I had always thought Hotei was more of a metaphoric character used in stories.

    Is he supposed to have actually existed?
  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator
    edited April 2010
    take a peek-a-boo...

    et aussi... ici...I see....
  • Micsunderland3Micsunderland3
    edited April 2010
    Thank you very much, Federica!

    Very helpful references.
  • DeshyDeshy Veteran
    edited April 2010
    searching_samsara wrote: »
    the one who people say you got to rub his tummy for luck (??)

    :lol:
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