The Transcendental Lotus Flower

The lotus flower or 'Lien Hua' in Chinese, is regarded as a spiritual flower, with elegant beauty, a mystery that inspires a person taking root in muddy, murky water, the darkest of places, where he or she rises above to bloom beautiful, powerful on the surface. The lotus inspires the person, that whenever faced with trouble, no matter how dark the waters may get, he or she will rise above and let the beautiful flower in them bloom as long as they have a pure and sincere heart. A lotus flower remains closed in the murky waters and opens only at the top. This is the symbolic level of the Higher Spirit. Think of it as if like a gentleperson, who keeps themselves clean in a dirty environment. The symbology of the lotus has meaning exists beyond what can be described in words. The lotus flower stands for beauty and perfection in this transient ephemeral existence. Chinese love lotus flowers. The lotus, in China, can be used as the seat of the Buddha, the flower dedicated to the Buddha, the subject of a painting, the subject of a poem, or the representation of purity. When the time and place are different, the lotus has different meaning. To the people of India the lotus flower signifies purity and peace, a representation of the Manifestation of God. Rising pure and unsullied above stagnant, muddy waters, the Indians have seen this flower as worthy of emulation, teaching them to be detached from material preoccupations. It is because this flower is so revered in Indian mythology and cultures that its translation into the design of a temple has caught the attention of the people at large. Dimension: Length: 4 in Width: 4 in Height: 3.5 in