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The boy Buddha appearing within a lotus. Crimson and gilded wood, Trần-Hồ dynasty, Vietnam, 14th–15th century. In the Aṅguttara Nikāya, the Buddha compares himself to a lotus (padma in Sanskrit, in Pali, paduma), [3] saying that the lotus flower rises from the muddy water unstained, as he rises from this world, free from the defilements taught in the specific sutta.
The lotus throne, sometimes called lotus platform, is a stylized lotus flower used as the seat or base for a figure in art associated with Indian religions. It is the normal pedestal for divine figures in Buddhist art and Hindu art , and often seen in Jain art . [ 1 ]
Sacred lotus may refer to: Nelumbo nucifera, also known as "Indian lotus" Padma (attribute), Nelumbo nucifera in Indian religions; Lotus throne in Buddhist and Hindu art; Nymphaea caerulea, the "blue lotus" in Ancient Egyptian religion Utpala in Buddhist art; Nymphaea lotus, the "white lotus" in Ancient Egyptian religion
The sacred lotus flower is an aquatic perennial plant that typically blooms vibrant petals of pink and white shades. It is one of the most beautiful plants to look at, but the lotus flower thrives ...
The lotus flower has a rich, layered meaning that dates back centuries and spans ayurveda to art history. Learn why the lotus flower is such a powerful symbol. The lotus flower has a rich, layered ...
Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. – sacred or Indian lotus, also known as the Rose of India and the sacred water lily of Hinduism and Buddhism. [20] It is the national flower of India and Vietnam . Its roots and seeds are also used widely in cooking in East Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
He taught at the Worcester Art Museum (1936–38) and the University of Iowa School of Art and Art History (1938–41) while pursuing his degree. In 1941 he married Dora Jane Heineberg (1916–2002), an art history student at Radcliffe College who later collaborated with him as co-author, and he became a citizen in 1943.
The prototype of Lai Kranok is from the character of flame. The sacred lotus is the original of Kranok Sam-Tua and is the motif of other Kranok. [1] In the past masters prescribed another name Kra-nok that means birds and woods (Dong Nok Dong Mai) that were created from nature. That can be spelled “Kor-Nok” but degenerate “O” vowel.