The difference between a lotus and a water lily is basically whether it blooms on the surface of the water or has a long stem and a flower bloom along the stem. In Buddhism and lotus, it can be said that the fact that there are many lotus seats on the pedestal of the Buddha statue is a symbolic flower of the “purity” and “praise of Buddha” of Buddha’s teachings.
However, in Myanmar, we find turtles, birds, and animals like pedestals.
If the Buddha’s belongings are lotus, it will be the statue of sacred Kannon.
In Thailand, these are commonly sold in the flower market, and the lotus is often used in Buddhist events (for example, priesthood ceremonies). Many people also eat lotus seeds.
Lotus blooms beautiful flowers, even in dirty water, so it is often found in ponds and reservoirs in tropical regions such as India. And it is a teaching that connects the beautiful flowers (flowers) and the fruit with a pure heart.
The “Lotus Sutra,” which is said to be the most victorious sutra among the five o’clock religions taught by Shaka, is translated as “Saddalma Bundalika Sutra = Lotus Sutra.”
There are many kinds of lotus in the world. In Japan, the ancient lotus village in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture is famous. The best time to see is from late June to early July. Mochiran Mainly pinks ancient lotus (Gyoda lotus) from 1400 to 3000 years ago, but there is also colorful lotus from China and the United States.
@ I saw the Oonibasu (victoria amazonica), a “lotus” on which a human can ride, in a rural area of Chiang-Rai, Thailand. Please see the picture below.
