Bodhidharma is the name of the Buddhist monk who brought Zen Buddhism from India to China and Japan. The Japanese call him Daruma for short.
Legend says he meditated in a cave for seven years, eventually achieving Enlightenment. He meditated so long that his arms and legs fell off. Because of this, the Japanese portray him with a round body, and associate him with perseverance. People purchase these dolls at the New Year, or whenever they have a goal to persevere towards.
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