Arhat Bố Đại is one of the 18 Arhats, His name is Nhan Yet Da, he travels the human world in all forms. According to legend, he is the one who caught poisonous snakes in India, removed their poisonous teeth and released them into the mountains. His action is seen as the embodiment of compassion. He has a chubby Buddha appearance, a big belly, and a large cloth bag with him.
The 18 Arhats have a certain significance in the spiritual culture and beliefs of the Vietnamese people. Therefore, learning the meaning of the statue of 18 Arhats is an important thing that many people are interested in.
Arhats are enlightened disciples of Buddha. When cultivating and attaining Arhat status, it means that have cut off the seven emotions and six desires, and are forever freed from samsara. In terms of meaning, the Eighteen Arhats can be considered the Infinite Fruition or the Endless Learning Fruition, signifying that the peak has been reached, enlightenment has reached the realm of enlightenment.
The image of 18 Arhats entered the people with their own characteristics of Buddha's appearance as well as legends left behind forever. Posterity looks up to the Eighteen Arhats with infinite reverence. Statues of 18 Arhats are depicted with different behaviors, with postures and facial expressions expressing their inner thoughts and noble dignity. Each has become an artistic image with many meanings.