Laughing Buddha, Nan Shaolin Temple, Putian, Fujian

This Laughing Buddha (弥勒佛) sits in the Heavenly Kings' Hall (天王殿) at Nan Shaolin Temple (南少林寺), Putian, Fujian (福建, 莆田市).

Maitreya in Front of Pagoda, Tianning Temple, Changzhou, Jiangsu

Statue of Maitreya (弥勒) in front of the huge pagoda (塔) at Tianning Temple (天宁寺) in Changzhou, Jiangsu (江苏, 常州市)
 

Reclining Maitreya, Daxingshan Temple, Xi'an, Shaanxi

An unusual reclining Maitreya (弥勒) in the Heavenly Kings' (天王) Hall (殿) at Daxingshan Temple (大兴善寺) in Xi'an, Shaanxi (陕西, 西安市). He is usually seen sitting.

Maitreya and Arhats, Feilai Feng, Hangzhou, Zhejiang

Maitreya (弥勒) is also known as the "Laughing Buddha." Here he is surrounded by arhats (罗汉) at Feilai Feng, "The Peak that Flew from Afar," near Lingyin Temple (灵隐寺) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang (浙江, 杭州市).