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Budai

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Budai
(proper noun) An iconic 10th-century Chinese Zen monk who is considered an incarnation of the future Buddha 弥勒 mí​lè; commonly known as the Laughing Buddha, he is depicted as a fat, jolly figure carrying a large cloth bag.
布袋和尚 bù​dài​hé​shàng
Budai (painting)
(proper noun) A famous ink wash painting from the Southern Song dynasty by 梁楷 liáng​kǎi, characterized by minimal brushstrokes to depict the upper body of the monk Budai; currently held in the Shanghai Museum.