Why is the lotus so important in Buddhism?
In Buddhism, the lotus symbolizes purity, enlightenment, liberation, and wisdom, and is a symbol of spiritual purification and transcendence of worldly troubles for practitioners.
Holiness and purity
The lotus grows in mud, yet it blooms with pure and beautiful flowers. This symbolizes the purity of the Buddha and Bodhisattvas, transcending worldly troubles and temptations, and maintaining inner purity. Buddhism believes that even though practitioners are surrounded by worldly troubles, they can achieve spiritual purification and elevation through practice.
