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Ep. 003: The Laughing Buddha and the Scowling General

James Baquet
Jan 31, 2020
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When you visit a Chinese Buddhist temple, you may wonder, "Who's the fat guy? And who's that scowly looking dude behind him?" Find out in this episode!


He's usually called a Buddha, but he's not one--yet.

He's the Buddhist version of Santa Claus.

He's the favorite garden ornament of thousands.

And in Japan, he's both a Bodhisattva and a "Lucky God"--but in very different guise.

He's the Laughing Buddha, and he's the main focus of "The Laughing Buddha and the Scowling General," Episode 003 of...

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