What does the lotus symbolise in buddhist.?

In Buddhism, the white lotus flower represents purity of body, speech, and mind.



The lotus flower floats above the level of muddy waters, while the roots of the plant go deep into the mud below. This symbolizes that purity and enlightenment cannot be separate from all the suffering and defilements of the world. In fact, enlightenment depends upon suffering.



The lotus flower is used in Buddhist artworks as the foundation upon which the Buddha and the bodhisattvas sit.

What does the lotus symbolise in buddhist.?
Its important to consider that FIRST, the flower begins with its roots in the mud, THEN it rises up through the water, FINALLY the blossom occurs above the surface. Most people only describe the flower-talk about what it looks like, in great detail.



In addition to what has been said so far, you might also want to understand the process of this flower as a synonym for the mind...



Very basically:

Mud=mundane ordinary considerations

Water=the unconscious mind

Above the water surface=divine, enlightened considerations.

The stem represents the connection of all three.

You can take it further than what I have mentioned, but its not necessary.
Reply:Buddhism comes from Hinduism.



In Hinduism, the lotus (Sanskrit: padma) primarily represents beauty and non-attachment. The lotus is rooted in the mud but floats on the water without becoming wet or muddy. This symbolizes how how one should live in the world in order to gain release from rebirth: without attachment to one's surroundings.



"One who performs his duty without attachment, surrendering the results unto the Supreme Lord, is unaffected by sinful action, as the lotus leaf is untouched by water."

-- Bhagavad Gita 5.10





The lotus (Sanskrit and Tibetan padma) is one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols and one of the most poignant representations of Buddhist teaching.

The roots of a lotus are in the mud, the stem grows up through the water, and the heavily scented flower lies pristinely above the water, basking in the sunlight. This pattern of growth signifies the progress of the soul from the primeval mud of materialism, through the waters of experience, and into the bright sunshine of enlightenment.



Though there are other water plants that bloom above the water, it is only the lotus which, owing to the strength of its stem, regularly rises eight to twelve inches above the surface.
Reply:the buddhist lotus flower is one of the most important symbols in buddhism. the growth of the flower symbolizes the progress, or growth of your soul on your journey to enlightenment.

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