This is a "Jr. Buddha," as described by Dr. Mason. While Zen Buddhism is concentrated on the individual, meditation to reach enlightenment, this Buddha holds off on reaching Nirvana and instead chooses to help the people who are having trouble helping themselves. Many family members give offerings to this Buddha for assistance in their own lives or to help a floundering family member. If enlightenment is the door to Salvation, this is the man who is standing there holding it open, ushering in all the others before he steps in himself.
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