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This is a statue of Budai, a bodhisattva associated with the future Buddha, Maitreya. In the Mahayana tradition, Budai is often placed facing outward as a symbol of welcoming the future Buddha. He is also commonly regarded as a symbol of abundance and good fortune, especially in Feng Shui practice.
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