While strolling at the Botanic Garden this morning, both WY and I chanced upon s quaint little pond, modern in its design but simple, where beautiful flowers of the Lotus stood elegantly yet serenely above the water surface.
With the understanding that the Lotus opens in the morning and closes or petals fall in the afternoon, I was really thrilled to see both the pure white and vibrant magenta pink flowers in their full glorious bloom simultaneously.
Well, from what I know, the Lotus is one of the most significant and beautiful symbols in Buddhism. In many instances, you would notice the Bodhisattvas or deities sitting or standing on a Lotus.
The Lotus signifies purity of mind and enlightenment - the pristine flower growing from its roots within the mud and sits above the waters - showing its freedom from the worldly attachments and desires, thus achieving enlightenment.
As the petals open and bask in the positive energy of the sun, it really shows me yet again, the similar journey of a sentient being and the beautiful result of an aspiration to rise above this samsara to gain enlightenment.
While the white Lotus translates to a similar state of complete mental purity and spiritual perfection, the pink is associated with supremity and the Buddha.
Truly... I am thankful that I got to see both at the same time.. And what a timely reminder of what matters and where my focus should be..
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