Tiny Happy Buddha Pendant Necklace in Silver

The plump, smiling depiction of Buddha, like seen in this Tiny Happy Buddha Pendant Necklace in Silver, is commonly mistaken to be the Buddha- Siddhartha Gautama. But this style of the 'fat Buddha' is actually an image of Budai: a Chinese monk from around the 10th century.

In his life, Budai (Chinese: 布袋) was known to be a jolly and nomadic man who achieved great joy in his life despite owning few possessions and being essentially homeless. It is said that he carried everything he owned in a cloth sack and that nothing made him happier than entertaining the adoring children he met on his journeys.

In present day, 'laughing Buddha' is revered as a symbol of good fortune and happiness across Asia and the West.

Pendant measurements: 1cm x 1cm

Includes 18' chain.