What is the lotus flower?

Answer 1

the lotus flower is an important symbol to the Buddhist as it shows 'independence,self-regeneration and self-existent.' in paintings and sculptures of the buddha, he is usually sitting on a lotus flower to show peace as well as baing kind, offering help and nice to others. Thank you very much for reading. i am

18 and have just learnt about Buddism.

Answer 2

The meaning of a lotus flower ranges from divine purity and enlightenment, as in Buddhism, wealth, as in Hinduism, to rebirth, as in the ancient Egyptian religion. Many of the ancient meanings are still in use today.

Answer 3

Myth 1 : Metamorphosis Lotis. Lotis was a Dryopian Nymphe who was transformed into a lotus-tree to escape the lustful pursuit of the god Priapos. (Source: Ovid)

Myth 2 : Tribe of the Lotus-Eaters. The Lotus-Eaters (Greek Lotophagoi) were a tribe of men addicted to the honey-sweet fruit of the lotus tree.Tthe hero Odysseus encountered them during his travels. When some of his men tasted the fruit, they lost the desire to leave and had to be dragged, bound, back to the ship. (Source: Homer)

Answer 4

the meaning of the lotus flower is the symbol of enlightenmrent

Answer 5

The functions are:

1. The seeds are ground for flour

2. The juice from the leaf stalks are used to treat diarrhea,

3. And the leaves are used for umbrellas