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The Laughing Buddha is now a Quotable Notable! This Chinese deity (also known as Budai or Pu-Tai) is represented as a fat, bald monk with prayer beads. Though many of the enlightened are depicted as solemn or serene, when Budai appears in statues and artwork, he nearly always appears laughing and joyful. According to legend, Budai traveled the world bringing his benevolence to everyone he met. He was renowned for his joyful contentment, his kindness to children, and his irrepressible good nature. Hence, Budai is known as the Laughing Buddha. (Laughing Budd-HA!) Now you can send your glad tidings or good wishes in a die-cut Quotable Notable card that comes with a sheet of greetings ' in case you're too busy celebrating to compose. Why not bring some joy and contentment into someone's life today?