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Shui Fertility Buddha Fountain With Color Lighted Crystal Ball
Who is Maitreya Buddha? Most people have no idea. And yet, ironically, just about everyone recognizes him on sight. Perhaps they know him as "Fat Buddha" or "Happy Buddha." Few know him by his true name.
It's a bit strange when you think about it - this combination of universally recognized image and virtually unknown name, unique of all the religious figures one comes across in America.
We see Maitreya Buddha all the time at the Temple. He occupies a central position in our shrine. His name, in Chinese (pronounced like "mee luh"), is in our rituals. Does that mean we at the Temple are of the few who really know him? Well, not necessarily.
It’s one thing to know the Maitreya Buddha name, in whatever language, and quite another to understand the meaning he symbolizes in Chinese culture. When I ask our group to explain this buddha, the answers I get tend to be on the superficial and obvious side, such as "prosperity," "wealth," "good luck," and "no worries." One person even offered "fertility," since some women supposedly rub the buddha’s stomach in the hopes becoming pregnant soon.
Sitting an x large 12 inches tall, this is a huge piece for any room. Place in your home to encourage conception or give as a gift to a woman wanting children. You will be truly appreciated and it will add a peaceful environment to any room with the soothing sound of flowing water. Turning color lighted crystal ball will refresh your mind. Approximately 8.5 inches tall. Suggested retail $109.99 Now $49.99 . Stock # 1751.