34 Sacred Lotus 圣莲

34 Sacred Lotus 圣莲

象征主义：启蒙

＂没有泥巴，就没有莲花”

-一行禅师

莲花是从泥里长出来的，但每一天，当花瓣张开，滴下水珠时，莲花就完完全全地绽放出来。因此，荷花象征着纯洁和心灵的转变。莲花离根如此之远，也代表超脱，是修行的必经一步。莲花的金色中心很少出现在禅宗艺术品中，因为它代表了智慧的难以捉摸的完美。埃及太阳神拉经常被描绘成一朵蓝色的莲花。由于莲花与太阳的联系，莲花象征着重生。

鼓舞人心的信息：在你灵性成长的道路上，尊重所有把你带到这个地方的经历，但放下那些不再为你服务的东西。

Symbolism:  Enlightenment

“No mud, no lotus.”

—— Thich Nhat Hanh

The lotus flower grows up out of the mud, yet each day as the petals unfurl and shed the droplets of water, the flower emerges perfectly pristine. For this reason, the lotus symbolizes purity and spiritual transformation. With its flower so distant form its roots below the water, the lotus also represents detachment, a necessary step for spiritual enlightenment. The golden center of the lotus is rarely shown in Zen artwork since it represents the elusive perfection of wisdom. The Egyptian sun god Ra is often depicted with a blue lotus. Because of this association with the sun, the lotus signifies rebirth.

Inspirational Message:

Honor all the experiences that have brought you to this place on your path of spiritual growth but let go of the things that no longer serve you.