February 9

The lotus is surrounded with mystery in the east and has always been a symbol of purity and beauty. In Egypt, gods and goddesses are depicted holding lotuses, and the first being was believed to step forth from the heart of a lotus in the Nile. Like the arrowleaf or Wapatoo it has provided sustenance to native peoples and great medicinal value as well. Although I don't believe it grows in Tibet ( it can only grow up to 1600 meters or about 5200 feet ) it is an important symbol of the Buddhist tradition because the bright, pure flower is able to rise up from the mud. I promise to add more tomorrow...


	Through My Eyes Sunday February 9 (these are lotus from Japan. The flower above is a variety called "Hasu"; if you would like, you can listen to the water sound again along with me by clicking on the picture) The lotus is surrounded with mystery in the east and has always been a symbol of purity and beauty. In Egypt, gods and goddesses are depicted holding lotuses, and the first being was believed to step forth from the heart of a lotus in the Nile. Like the arrowleaf or Wapatoo it has provided sustenance to native peoples and great medicinal value as well. Although I don't believe it grows in Tibet ( it can only grow up to 1600 meters or about 5200 feet ) it is an important symbol of the Buddhist tradition because the bright, pure flower is able to rise up from the mud. I promise to add more tomorrow... Through my eyes home * the pictures are courtesy of the Shintani website at http://www.ksky.ne.jp/~shintani/allthumq.htm