Padmasana (Lotus Pose) is both a grounding and energizing pose with powerful symbolism behind it. "A lotus is rooted in the mud, and when it grows, it blooms into a beautiful flower," says Richard ...

In Hinduism, the lotus is associated with several deities, like Vishnu and Lakshmi, who are often depicted sitting on or ...

And a longstanding Buddhist story states that the Buddha appeared atop a floating lotus, and his first footsteps on Earth left lotus blossoms. The flower of rebirth was once thought to contain ...

Buddhists carry star-shaped lanterns in a parade during the Lotus Lantern Festival to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Buddha on May 20, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea. Buddha was born approximately… ...