There are so many types of jade Buddha statues. Let’s get to know them together!

There are many Buddhist themes in jade carvings, most of which are Buddha statues with protection and blessing functions, such as Guanyin, Maitreya Buddha, etc. The Buddha statues have rich shapes and profound connotations, and have been deeply loved by people since ancient times. The Jade Buddha is mainly based on jade raw stone, and embodies the wisdom of Buddhism through the combination of plane lines and three-dimensional space.

The ancients believed that Maitreya Buddha could bring blessings and peace to people, and was a blessed Buddha who prayed for a better tomorrow. The tolerance, generosity and silence of the big-bellied Maitreya Buddha can dissolve all kinds of sorrows. Therefore, wearing a Buddha statue can help you remain calm, open-minded, and calmly observe the ups and downs of the world, and smile at the storms.

In fact, in addition to Maitreya Buddha, the Jade Buddha also includes several other Buddhas. It’s just that they are relatively low-key, so many people are still not aware of them. Today we will take a look at the various shapes of the Jade Buddha.

Happy Buddha: Speaking of Happy Buddha, most people may be a little confused. In fact, Happy Buddha has many similarities with Maitreya Buddha, and they also have the image of smiling and bare-chested.

The difference is that the Happy Buddha usually has his hands placed naturally at his sides, his palms facing outwards, and his feet standing naturally. There is no concept of Happy Buddha in Buddhism. It is a new addition made by jade carvers based on the blurred characters when they created their works.

Budai Buddha: Derived from the Buddhist name "Qieci" of a monk in ancient China. Legend has it that he is the incarnation of Maitreya Buddha among the people, and the cloth bag symbolizes attracting wealth and fortune. It is said that touching the big belly of Budai Buddha can eliminate disasters and diseases, relieve worries, keep people safe and make them smile. The cloth bag symbolizes bringing wealth and fortune.

Sakyamuni Buddha: The highest god in the Western Paradise, symbolizing supreme wisdom and compassion. The jade Sakyamuni Buddha has various shapes, including Asking Buddha, Lotus and Buddha, One Bodhi Leaf, etc., symbolizing the wisdom of insight into all things in the world.

Baby Buddha: Based on the image of Sakyamuni Buddha when he was just born, his mind is as pure as a child. As the name suggests, it is a "Buddha" carved into the image of a child. The Baby Buddha has changed people's inherent impression of the Jade Buddha, making the image of the Buddha cute and tender.

In fact, Buddhist themes have always occupied a very important proportion and position in jade culture. Jade is natural, lustrous, and has a shape. Its color is not vulgar and its sound is extraordinary. It is a good carrier of Buddhist spirit. The perfect combination of jade culture and Buddhist culture has also increased people's yearning for and worship of jade!

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