Buddha Wasn’t Fat!

By Victor M Fontané

Ok, so think about this: if Buddha spent most of his time meditating, fasting, living off vegetarian food, and hiking everywhere, how would he get fat?

The idea that Buddha was somehow fat is actually a complete myth; not only that, but it’s also not even the same person! The use of the fat Buddha seen everywhere in Chinese restaurants and Chinese culture is actually a zen monk named Budai. Budai lived in the 900’s and was considered to be a saint. He lived in a monastery and ate heartily, blessing the nearby town.