The lotus is often understood as a symbol of spiritual purity. The blooming of a lotus is said to mimic the Buddhist eightfold path — it grows from the mud (the cycle of life), it appears clean on the ...

In Chinese culture, the lotus flower is a powerful symbol of purity, enlightenment, and perseverance, deeply rooted in Buddhist and Confucian philosophy. The black lotus, with its dark and ...

Statues of the Buddha, Bodhi trees, and lotus flowers. They’re all important symbols of Buddhism - the religion followed by Buddhists. Buddhism is one of the largest religions in the world.

Landing back into the water on “The White Lotus” can seem like the best and only escape from the tyranny of ego and desire. Coming from a Buddhism-influenced showrunner, it’s a vision of the ...

Season three of 'The White Lotus' explores themes of identity and spirituality in Thailand. Creator Mike White is interested in Buddhist principles, which influenced the character's arcs this season.

Rooted in mud, that's the tropical plant that grows through the water toward the sun, and finally, comes into flower — the white lotus, the Buddhist symbol of being fully awakened. And there ...