(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.

(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.