In Buddhism, the lotus is one of the "Eight Auspicious Symbols," representing the spiritual potential of the human mind to overcome the mud of ignorance and blossom into enlightenment. The ...

“The lotus is revered in many Asian religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism,” says Snyder. “It’s often used as a ...

Part of what caused mass resignation, the announcement said, “was an ongoing process to discuss symbols on the ... by 12 inches, with Buddhist swastikas and a lotus embedded in the architecture.” ...