Hotai Laughing Buddha Red Resin Statue

Among the statues, bowls, and ritual goods on 14th Street is this statue: Hotai Laughing Buddha Red Resin Statue (shop SKU 42178).

This is a decorative or devotional statue as sold, intended for a shelf, altar, or display. Images of the Buddha are reminders of stillness and attention in Buddhist art. This is a decorative or devotional piece as sold, not a religious certification.

The title describes the piece as resin, a cast material often used for decorative statues and holders.

• SKU: 42178

Visit Namaste Bookshop at 2 West 14th Street, just west of Fifth Avenue near Union Square, or order online.