Feng Shui Buddha Location
Placing a Buddha statue in your home can attract positive chi energy. There are a few hard and fast feng shui rules you want to follow so as not to offend the Buddha. Be sure to follow these instructions and you’ll soon reap the blessings of a grateful Buddha.
Feng Shui Rules for Buddha Placement
The first thing you want to do when placing a Buddha statue or any statue of a deity is to make sure the location is truly one of reverence. This means you should never place one in a bathroom or kitchen. Also, you want the height of the Buddha to be at least eye level. Looking down at a deity is considered rude and irreverent. Avoid placing near electrical outlets, elect or equipment with moving parts and motors. This type of activity disturbs the surrounding energy.
MOST AUSPICIOUS LOCATION FOR YOUR BUDDHA
Facing the main door: Many feng shui consultants recommend placing the Buddha opposite the main front door of a home on a table that is about thirty inches high. This location allows Buddha to interact with the chi energy entering your home. From this position, the statue can neutralize any negative chi, and transform it from damaging to very lucky energy.
Living room: Buddha is also quite comfortable in the living room. The best position for Buddha in the living room is facing the front door.
On a desk: Students should place Buddha on their desks. This is a perfect location to enlist a little help with lessons and evoke Buddha auspicious energy for fulfilling your academic goals.
Office table or reception’s desk: For those that own a business, placing Buddha on a reception’s desk can help bring prosperity to your company.
Meditation garden: This is an ideal area for a Buddha statue. One of the most popular poses is the Meditation Buddha.
Laughing Budhha of Happiness and Wealth
While feng shui experts may differ on the best location for a Buddha statue, one thing they all agree about is that the Laughing Buddha statue makes a wonderful addition to any home! It can be difficult to feng shui your life, but purchasing a Laughing Buddha is one of the easier aspects of using this form of interior design. This particular Buddha represents both happiness and wealth. Legend has it that he likes nothing better than coming into your home to smile away all troubles.
Jolly and happy, this particular Buddha is like the Santa Claus of the universe; he’s round, content and in feng shui, he comes bearing gifts! The next time you visit a Chinese restaurant, look around; the chances are good that you’ll see this happy fellow, smiling contently beside the cash register or a special place overlooking the entrance.
Buying a Buddha Statue
When shopping for a Buddha statue, keep the following traits and Chinese lore in mind:
Bigger is better: It really is better to try to find the biggest Buddha possible. If that isn’t possible, a smaller sized one will still work. It just won’t have as big of a power bunch.
Try a laughing Buddha first: There are many different Buddha’s out there, but if this is your first, start with the Laughing Buddha. The Laughing Buddha is also known as the Buddha of Wealth or the Buddha of Happiness. Who wouldn’t like a little more of both?
Look for the symbols: The Laughing Buddha is usually depicted carrying certain items, such as a pot of gold, large ingots or a sack filled with treasures. Other symbols include a “wu lou” (gourd with a red ribbon), a symbol of good health and longevity.
Feng Shui and Buddha Statues
Whenever you place any object in your home for a feng shui symbol or remedy, be sure you use the right element. For example, a metal Buddha placed in the northern sector of your home is typically an outstanding choice for location. The same statue placed in the east sector of your home won’t have beneficial results. In fact, metal in a wood element sector can impede your feng shui design since metal cuts wood. Avoid putting a Buddha statue on the floor; this is deemed very disrespectful. If you opt for a Laughing Buddha, don’t forget to rub his belly. While this isn’t a requirement, many people claim that rubbing Buddha’s belly everyday (the fatter the belly the better) will bring luck and prosperity to all in the home.