The offering of flowers is one of the important daily rituals in Buddhism, also called flower offering. Offering flowers means placing flowers in appropriate vessels and offering them in front of the Buddha. Offering flowers can achieve many merits and virtues. “The Sutra on the Difference of Karma and Retribution by the Elder Buddha Shoujia” […]
What does the Buddha hand with a lotus mean?
Lotus is a plant that grows in water. It is divided into two types: lotus and water lily. Among them, white lotus is the best. In Buddhism, the lotus often serves as a symbol of Dharma. As a Buddhist object, the lotus symbolizes the ten kinds of good practices practiced by Bodhisattvas, which are: Stay […]
What are the 16 types of lotus in Buddhism?
The lotus flower is immortal and will appear again in the next year. It symbolizes the immortality of the human soul and the continuous reincarnation. Buddhism regards the lotus as a holy flower, using the lotus as a metaphor for the Buddha, symbolizing that the Buddha was born amidst the worries of life and death […]
Why do Buddhist use lotus?
The lotus represents holiness and beauty. When you enter the temple, you’ll see lotus images everywhere. In the Mahavira Hall, the Buddha is seated on a lotus throne with kind eyebrows and kind eyes. The lotus eyes are lowered, and the three saints of the West – Amitabha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva – are […]