1. In ancient Greece and Rome, water lilies, like the lotus flowers in China, were regarded as the embodiment of holiness and beauty, and were often used to offer sacrifices to goddesses. There is also a saying in the New Testament that "holy things come out of the mud and are not defiled".

2. Water lilies are born on August 5th every year, and their flower language is clean, pure and enchanting. In the eyes of Germans, the flower language of water lilies is glamorous. Anyone who is blessed by this flower is born with irresistible charm of the opposite sex, but it is difficult to live in peace with same-sex friends.

3. In ancient Egyptian mythology, the sun was born because of the blooming of lotus, so the water lily was regarded as a "sacred flower" and became a totem all over the pillars of ancient Egyptian temples, symbolizing the blessing of "only beginning, no disillusionment".

Second, the legend

Legend has it that a long time ago, there was a girl who lived in a remote mountain village, where a river surrounded the village. One day, the river dried up. For the sake of her family, the girl ran around all day just to find some water.

On a foggy morning, she walked along the river alone, filled with sadness. Suddenly, a voice came into her ear clearly: "Your eyes are really beautiful." Just as she turned around, I saw a fish looking at her in the mud in the river. It is a beautiful fish, its scales are as blue as the sky, it has a pair of gentle eyes, and its voice is so clear and transparent.

The fish told the girl that if the girl could come to see him often and let him see her eyes, he could give her a jar of water. Of course, that's just an excuse. The fish's heart is as spotless as hers. Therefore, the girl will meet the fish every morning, and the fish will fulfill its promise. Every day, my family kept asking about the origin of the water, but the girl just laughed and didn't answer.

Although we face each other across the water, our mood is the same. On the third day, the girl found herself in love with fish. In the morning fog, this feeling is almost unreal. Finally, the fish told the girl that he wanted her to be his wife, and the girl agreed affectionately. So the fish came out of the river and hugged the girl on the shore. So they got married.

Finally, one day, people in the village saw their meeting. They think fish use black magic on girls. So they locked the girl up and came to the river with knives, forks and spears. Call out the fish and threaten him with his wife. As soon as he appeared, they laid hands on him and the fish died in despair. Then, people carried the dead fish and returned home in triumph. They threw the dead fish at the girl's feet.

She fantasized that he would wake up. But that would only break her heart. So she picked up the cold fish and walked to the river. If time can't heal the pain, then death is always possible. In this way, they died in people's eyes of surprise and doubt. However, their children have been breeding in the water for generations. That is today's water lily.

Question 2: A brief excerpt of the meaning of the lotus symbol: (the sources are different)

Lotus symbolizes purity and elegance, purity and detachment. True purity lies not in the body, but in the heart.

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Lotus comes out of the mud without dyeing, pure and pure. Tibetan Buddhism believes that lotus symbolizes the ultimate goal, that is, to achieve positive results.

Lotus is the symbol of Buddha.

The holiness of the lotus, which emerges from the mud without being stained, symbolizes that the Buddha and Bodhisattva are above the world of mortals, and all four are empty;

Lotus never withers, and it will come again next year, which symbolizes that people are immortal and constantly in reincarnation.

Buddhism regards lotus as a sacred flower, which is a metaphor for Buddha and symbolizes that Bodhisattva was born in the troubles of life and death without being disturbed by it.

Buddhism has eight auspicious treasures, namely, the umbrella, Pisces, Aquarius, Lotus, White Snail, Ruyi, Golden Wheel.

Sakyamuni put the lotus in the highest position.

Because of the sacred significance of lotus in Buddhism, Buddhist scriptures call the sacred flower of Buddhism "lotus", the Buddhist kingdom "lotus boundary", the cassock "lotus costume", the monk's handprint "lotus fight" and even the Buddha Sakyamuni "lotus prince".

Lotus is the only flower, fruit (lotus root) and seed (lotus seed) that can coexist in a hundred flowers.

It symbolizes that my Buddha "dharma body, self-report, self-response" and "three-body" live together.

Its posture is quite exhibition, bright and fresh; His appearance is pleasant, and he is proud to be independent;

Its roots are like jade and colorless; Its stem is empty, without five aggregates;

Its leaves are as green as blue and clear from the middle; Its silk is like a wisp, stretching constantly;

Its flowers are solemn and fragrant and last for a long time; No branches, no vines, no hanging;

More like lotus seeds, painstaking as Buddha; Teach people to die in pure land.

Lotus has five colors: white, blue, red, purple and yellow, which are called "five kinds of smallpox".

White and blue are the most popular.

Bai Lianhua, transliterated in Sanskrit as Fantoli. This kind of peanut grows in the Achida pond in the Buddha country, which is rare in the world.

Therefore, it is also called "exotic flowers and herbs".

Utpala, transliterated in Sanskrit as Youboluo. The leaves are long and narrow, with a small circle near the bottom, and gradually pointed upward, with clear blue and white, resembling the eyes of Buddha, so it is called "Lotus Eye" in Buddhist scriptures, that is, the eyes of Guanyin Bodhisattva.

Five kinds of lotus flowers are transformed by five empty Tibetan bodhisattvas.

Oriental wisdom is hidden in the void, sitting in Yudu, riding a silver cow;

The south can hide in the void, sit on the red lotus and ride the golden elephant;

In the west, I care about hiding in the void, sitting in the Bai Lianhua and riding a glazed horse;

In the north, empty and clean, sitting on purple lotus flowers and riding lions;

Get rid of the emptiness in the center, sit in the golden lotus and hold the crystal turtle.

Ten wonderful ways of lotus depicting bodhisattva

1. A bodhisattva who is free from filth can view the realms with wisdom in the ridge cutting method, and is not greedy for love. Although one is in the stream of five turbid life and death, the other is not polluted by the mistake of life and death, that is, the lotus leaves the water and is not polluted by sludge. (Five turbidity, namely, robbery turbidity, sentient beings turbidity, trouble turbidity, seeing turbidity and life turbidity)

Second, the Bodhisattva does not practice evil, but only wants to destroy all evil, give birth to all good, protect the body and protect the mouth, and keep clean, without the slightest evil * * *, which is like a lotus flower. Although it is a tiny drop of water, it does not stop.

Third, abstinence from incense is all the practice of Bodhisattva, and all the commandments are strictly observed and not committed, so that abstinence can destroy the evil of the body and mouth, and incense can remove the gas of feces. Therefore, as the saying goes, the fragrance is fragrant, and it is widely spread. It is a metaphor for the spread of lotus flowers, and the fragrance is widely spread, and it is heard far and near.

Fourth, the Bodhisattva, whose body is pure, abides by precepts. Although her body and mind are pure in five turbidity, she can live without dyeing. For example, although Watson lives in muddy water, she is naturally clean and has no dyeing.

V. Facing Yi Xi Xi and music. Yi, joy also, bodhisattva heart often Zen, then face no frown, the phase is complete, see it all. For example, when the lotus is in full bloom, it makes all people feel happy and happy.

Six, soft but not astringent, soft and smooth, not astringent, no stagnation, that is, the Bodhisattva's charity trip, and the closed method is unimpeded, and the inside is filled with the outside, so the body is often clean, soft and spinning, not rough, softer and moist than the lotus.

Seven, everyone who sees the achievements of Buddhist practice is wonderful, and everyone who sees it is salty and auspicious. Metaphor lotus, strange fragrance, see people, dream people auspicious.

Eight, Bodhisattva's practice is complete, wisdom is complete, and solemnity is complete. Metaphor lotus blossom, full of fruit.

Nine, mature and pure Bodhisattva cultivation is round, wonderful fruit is mature, and Huiguang found that it can make all beings have six pure roots, which is a metaphor for the maturity of lotus. If you see its color and smell its fragrance, your roots will be clean.

When the Buddha was born, all people and others were protected by the sacred music, so that they could practice good deeds and prove the bodhi fruit. For example, when the lotus was born, although there were no flowers, everyone had already thought of the lotus. ...& gt& gt

Question 3: What does the lotus symbolize? I hope I can help you ~ ~ * *

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Lotus: Gentleman, pure and spotless.

Lotus symbolizes innocence. Lotus is gorgeous and fragrant, with green leaves, which is very elegant. Zhou Dunyi's masterpiece "The Theory of Love Lotus" calls it "getting out of the mud without being stained", and praises the noble character of Lotus as a symbol of innocence and nobility. sense of humor

May: Chu Shi is aloof and determined.

Lotus: Gentleman, pure and spotless.

Chrysanthemum: Hermit, indifferent and uncontroversial.

Song: An indomitable fighter.

Lotus symbolizes innocence. Lotus is gorgeous and fragrant, with green leaves, which is very elegant. Zhou Dunyi's masterpiece "The Theory of Love Lotus" calls it "getting out of the mud without being stained", and praises the noble character of Lotus as a symbol of innocence and nobility.

Question 4: What does lotus mean? Like you said,

Buddhism is represented by lotus, which is pure and pollution-free; Touch cause and effect at the same time;

It also represents the pure land, equality and enlightenment of Amitabha in the western paradise.

Question 5: What does the lotus in Buddhism stand for? According to Buddhist scriptures, there are not dozens of lotus flowers in the world, but hundreds in the sky and more than a thousand in the pure land. Lotus means from trouble to purity, because it grows in the mud and blooms on the water, which has the profound meaning of being clean from mud. In addition to lotus petals, there are lotus petals and lotus seeds, which can be viewed and eaten; Lotus seeds can grow again, and more lotus seeds can be cultivated. Lotus is in full bloom in hot summer water, heat means trouble, water means coolness, that is, it brings coolness to the troubled world. These are the virtues represented by lotus. Therefore, people who are born in the pure land of Buddhism after getting rid of their troubles are all lotus metaplasia. The sentient beings in the three realms are supported by lust, and the pure land saints are incarnated by lotus flowers. So lotus represents pure merit and calm wisdom. For saints, it is invisible. In front of ordinary people, it is expressed in a familiar image. Therefore, the Buddha statues we see and the sages of the pure land Buddha countries introduced in Buddhist scriptures are all based on lotus; Whether sitting or standing, they are all on the lotus platform, representing their clean dharma bodies and solemn declarations. (The feast master wrote Learn from Buddhists) Guest: What do you mean by using lotus flowers in Buddhism? Monk: In China, plum blossom is regarded as the national flower, which symbolizes our national spirit. In Buddhism, lotus is used to represent the energy of Buddhism. Because of the equality and boundless magic of law, its function of saving all beings is just like nourishing all things with water. Lotus is a natural habit of learning water, and flowers are real, just like all sentient beings influenced by Buddhism, they can get rid of heat and become Buddhas, so use them. If you use other flowers, of course, but don't name the tangible ones. If you use orchids or roses, you will say that Buddhism is profound and profound, just like the sea, and it is more reasonable to use lotus flowers. I think it's quite possible. By the way, the Lotus, where we all live in the west, is the result of the will of Amitabha and all beings, and it seems that we use various means of transportation, which is not surprising. Why do Buddhists and Bodhisattvas sit on the lotus instead of other flowers? Lotus (scientific name lotus) stands for purity and freedom, because lotus is not stained with mud, which is the virtue and characteristic that Buddha likes to compare with lotus. The six great divisions in the wheel of karma, a sentient being, is addicted to five desires (Sanskrit panca kamah) and six dusts (Sanskrit sad visayah), and he is not sure about his own consciousness, getting deeper and deeper. The merciful Buddha told us: the desire of five desires and six dusts should not be touched or stained. We should realize that the five desires and six dusts are illusory and unreal, and we must leave the five desires and six dusts to get rid of them. Those who practice Buddhism should follow the pure spirit of lotus. Lotus is often used as a metaphor by Buddhists and Bodhisattvas in Buddhism, symbolizing the meaning of tranquility, non-staining, light, freedom and liberation. Other flowers, Buddha less metaphor, Buddha sitting in the lotus is very solemn, clean and comfortable, very peaceful; Wouldn't it be strange if the Buddha sat on the jasmine? Not only is it not solemn, but the Buddha has not shown temperament at the moment, which is much worse, isn't it?

Question 6: What does the lotus symbolize? As a hand-held object, the most common lotus is reddish or pink, with eight or sixteen lotus petals, and there are specific ritual vessels or gods on the lotus petals. The lotus stem at the lower part of the handle lotus is often slightly curled, showing lotus root shape. The thumb and one of the first three fingertips of a god or lineage master are often placed on the chest to show words or marks given, and the fingertips gracefully hold the lower stem of the lotus. Lotus stems climb gracefully upward. When they climb to the height of God's ear, leaves grow on the lotus stems, which symbolizes that Buddhism can be passed down like nectar, and this inheritance will attract disciples to pounce on the absolutely pure fragrance from dictation or "mouth-to-mouth" teaching like bees. When climbing, the main stem of lotus generally grows three buds on the pods on both sides, with the main flower in the center and one bud on the other side. The three stages of flowering respectively represent the "Three Buddhas" of the past, present and future. Lotus is mainly a symbol of Amitabha Buddha, who is the master of the Lotus Department of Hongxi Buddha, and his good knowledge of everything represents the wisdom of turning grief into discernment. The main bodhisattva of Amitabha is Avalokitesvara, the compassionate bodhisattva and protector of * * *. In Sanskrit, the word "Padmapani" means "lotus hand". He holds an eight-petal Bai Lianhua, which symbolizes his purity, love and compassion. As the embodiment of Guanyin Bodhisattva, the incarnations of lamas in past dynasties are generally painted with Bai Lianhua in their right hand, symbolizing compassion. White Tara is one of the main female bodhisattvas in the Lotus Department. The sixteen petals of Bai Lianhua in her hand symbolize her perfect character, just like a sixteen-year-old girl. It is said that water lilies [1] only bloom in the moonlight. Bai Lianhua [2] is a concrete symbol of Buddha [3]. Some time ago, he sat in front of this delicate little flower and achieved perfection. Bai Lianhua symbolizes rarity and fleeting, because the unique bud of this flower rarely opens, and the delicate lotus petals will fall off when touched. Lotus can produce white, pink, red, yellow, golden yellow, blue, indigo and black flowers. The Sanskrit word for pink or red lotus is "kamala", which is another name of the Hindu "Lotus Goddess" Roqishimi. The word "kamala" in the dream comes from the root word "Kama", which means love, longing, * * * * and * * *, and is compared to the beauty and sexiness of women from various schools of Tantric Buddhism. Sanskrit "Padma" and "kamala" are soft, pink and open * * * for women, and are the opposite symbols of rigid and insertable * * * ("King Kong") for men. "King Kong" stands for "color" and lotus stands for "emptiness". Their combination symbolizes the perfect "combination" of Buddhism and wisdom, or the natural generation of laughter and emptiness. Huang Lian [4] and Jinlian [5] are both hand-held objects of Guanyin, Guanyin and Tara, which are generally represented by "lotus". Blue, indigo or black lotus is represented by "utpala" (night lotus) in the Sanskrit text of Indian Buddhism. Since lotus cannot grow at high altitude, * * * later used the word "Ut-pa-la" to refer to various varieties and colors of lotus. Blue lotus [6]. It was revered in ancient Egypt. At that time, people soaked lotus petals in water and wine or distilled them to make essential oil, which could also be made into an effective panacea for rejuvenation. The Sanskrit word "ut-pala" means "in full bloom" or "without meat". Sanskrit "utpala-naraka" is used to refer to the Eight Cold Hell in Buddhist astrology [7]. The skin of creatures living in Eight Cold Hell turns blue and chapped due to the cold, just like the petal gap of cordate telosma. Blue Night Lotus is the artifact of Green Tara and many other Vajrayana gods. In Sanskrit, it is also called nilabja, nilotpala, pushkara and nil *** ina. Generally, there are special signs on the lotus flowers held by male and female bodhisattvas, which are placed on the dome-shaped pod skin or middle pod of the lotus. Lotus held by the incarnation of Eight Bodhisattvas [8] and God [9] contains the following objects: 1) Manjusri Bodhisattva, sword and sutra; 2) Vajra, Vajra or Vajra; 3) Maitreya Buddha, Falun, Aquarius; 4) Hidden Bodhisattva Sword in the void; 5) Tibetan bodhisattvas and jewelry; 6) Pu Xian, the sun; 7) Except for Bodhisattva and the moon; 8) Guanyin Bodhisattva, a lotus without ornaments. Bai Zhi Paramita held two scriptures about Prajna Paramita Sutra and placed them on the red and white lotus flowers born in the palms of her left and right hands. -......& gt& gt

Question 7: What do you mean by sending lotus flowers? There are three meanings: 1, tie the knot, 2, like you to tell you, 3, if you break up, it means breaking up.

Question 8: Implication and significance of lotus: Religious significance and symbol Apart from practical value, lotus is the most commonly used plant. As a symbol of religion and philosophy, it once represented sacredness, feminine beauty, purity, resurrection, elegance and the sun. Buddhism] After Buddhism appeared, Buddhists also adopted lotus as the main symbol of Buddhism. It is said that after the birth of Prince Siddhartha, who later became a Buddha, he immediately took seven steps to the ground and gave birth to lotus seeds step by step. So the lotus became the symbol of his birth. Lotus has a profound cultural origin in China. After Buddhism was established as the state religion in the Tang Dynasty, lotus was deeply loved by people. The hometown of Buddha Sakyamuni is rich in lotus, so Buddhism often refers to the lotus itself. "Compendium of Materia Medica" states: "The use of application is cited as an example, and all the wonderful principles exist." Buddhism also refers to the place where lotus flowers live. Also known as "Lotus World". Buddhist scriptures are called "Lotus Sutra", Buddhists are called "Lotus Platform" or "Lotus Platform", Buddhist temples are called "Lotus Room", temples are called "Lotus Clothes" and so on. Lotus design has also become a symbol of Buddhism. Buddhist buildings, decorations and utensils also have lotus patterns. Literary Meaning and Symbol [Lotus in China Literature and Folklore]

The deepest relationship between lotus and culture is China, who is honored as a gentleman in China. Since ancient times, people in China have loved this kind of plant, thinking that it is a symbol of the noble character of leading an honest and clean life, so the poet praised it as "lotus born in mud, which is out of tune with mud". In China literature, there are countless poems and songs related to lotus flowers. [Lotus in Japanese folklore] However, the folk cultures of some countries and regions are different, which cannot be ignored. Japanese folklore, for example, doesn't think that lotus flowers are so chaste as "getting out of the mud without being stained", but regards lotus flowers as "* * *". The Japanese mainly associate lotus with death and ghost world. The typical method of Japanese flower arrangement is to use semi-withered lotus leaves and lotus buds, newly opened lotus leaves and lotus buds, and unopened lotus leaves and lotus buds to represent the past, present and future respectively.

Question 9: What does the lotus symbolize? A man of noble character stands out from the mud and is not defiled. Pure and elegant.

(2) It symbolizes a person with dual personality, who is in full bloom on the surface and dark inside.