The
lotus is an important Buddhist symbol, Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are often represented sitting on a lotus or holding a lotus. According to Buddhist tradition, the lotus has its roots in the mud (
samsara), but the stem grouws through the muddy water (purification) producing, above the water, a pure and beautiful flower (
enlightenment).
Each lotus color has its significance. The white lotus represents mental and spiritual purity...
I took this picture at the
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura.
White lotus, Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu, Kamakura EXIF info:
Nikon D300
Lens: 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G
Focal Length: 70mm
Aperture: F/4.5
Shutter Speed: 1/2500s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200