Firstly, Ho Tai, as he is called in Chinese, is often confused with the Historical Buddha.

But a word to the wise:

Secondly, Ho Tai IE like this 9ct Gold Buddha Charm/Pendant CM00263 is not the Buddha at all but is actually a revered Chinese Monk. He is somewhat akin to the West’s Santa Claus / St. Nick.

Moreover, Ho Tai was famous for his Buddhist sermons and for his bag full of gifts, which he brought to children to reward them for coming to learn about the Dharma.

Part of the reason people confuse Ho Tai with the Buddha is because they both wear robes.

In certain languages (Thai, for instance) the vernacular word for the Buddha and for Monks is the same, namely, the word “Phra.”

It can be confusing even for Thai people, because if someone were to use just the word Phra, we might not know whether they were referring to the Buddha himself, a monk, a statue of the Buddha, or even an amulet (religious pendant) featuring an image of the Buddha… or an image of a highly revered monk!

Artists often depict Ho Tai in various forms, either with his arms above his head, reaching skyward, or sometimes holding a bag or knapsack over one shoulder. But no matter how they depict him, he always has a happy face

1. China Town 9ct Gold Buddha Charm/Pendant

   1. Product Name: China Town
   2. Depiction:
      • A chubby belly
      • A bald head
      • Shirtless or wearing a robe exposing the whole chest
      • A big smile
      • A large bag
      • Depicted with smiling children
        1. Material: Yellow 9ct Gold Buddha Charm/Pendant.
        2. Design Features: Two top rings for attachment.
        3. Cultural Note: Represents Ho Tai, a revered Chinese Monk, not the Historical Buddha.
        4. Title: 9ct Gold Buddha Charm/Pendant (CM00263).
2. On the other hand, artists usually depict the Historical Buddha with the following characteristics:1.A graceful body
   2. Curly hair
   3. Robes that only reveal one shoulder
   4. A calm expression

With this in mind, please click here on CM00285 to view the historical Buddha and compare it to the Ho Tai, 9ct Gold Buddha Charm.

9ct yellow gold Buddha puffed hollow charm/pendant with two top rings.

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