Whitewhale presents Laughing Buddha is depicted as a man with a round belly who is bald and laughing. He has a joyful quality about him. He is typically shown holding a bag in one hand: This represents how he carries your loads and worries for you. The Laughing Buddha enjoys helping others, and he especially loves helping to lighten your load and alleviate the difficulties in your life. In the other hand he holds a mala, which is a beaded necklace with 108 beads that is used for praying and chanting. He’s often found sitting on a bed of coins or other precious treasures. Because he sits on top of valuable items, he can invite abundance and prosperity.