The lotus is a plant of the water lily family. It is one of the most common motifs in Buddhist temples. Indeed, depictions of the flowers are found almost everywhere, from paintings and statues of the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Dating back to ancient Chinese civilizations and remaining culturally relevant today, the lotus is a ...

You've seen them floating in a pond before. The beautiful lotus flower can grow in cloudy and muddy waters, which have made them a source of beauty due to the juxtaposition. An unlikely place, the ...

(The Conversation) — A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats to full ordination as a monastic. (The Conversation) — ...