Many Individuals around the world have an image Buddha's decorating their homes and businesses. It seems innocent enough, but having a Buddha as decoration is considered bad luck and bad karma by Buddhists around the world.

Can a Buddha be bad luck?

Besides being totally disrespectful, it's bad luck to place Buddha in a bathroom. Also the statue should never face one. ... Doing so will flush down the drain your good luck each time it is used. Buddha should never be placed on the bare floor or ground.

Do Buddha statues bring good luck?

Placing Buddha statues around your home can bring peace, positive energy, good health and prosperity. The Happy Buddha - Shakyamuni Buddha - is probably the most popular statue and brings good luck and abundance. Sometimes Buddha statues can be bought in pairs or even threes.