CB2 offers a number of Buddha-themed decorator items, presumably for a broader audience than just Buddhists, who might regard this as a religious symbol. For others, it’s simply chic (or kitsch).

Why is it okay to do this with Buddha, but not Mohammed? Or even Jesus (who is kitschy, but not chic)?

I was in Houston a few weeks ago and saw this Buddha-like Ronald inflatable. Perhaps Ronald is our new prophet.