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What is the significance of the lotus flower?

The lotus flower, “padme” in Sanskrit, is symbolic of purity and order.  It symbolizes also the Bodhi (Enlightenment). Yes, Star Wars fans that’s where Lucas got the name “Padme Amadala”. The lotus is a water plant and  grows in muddy, dirty water.  Yet, it rises from the muck in perfect purity like the Buddha attaining enlightenment over the the muddy waters of Samsara.   The lotus forms a spiral of repeated forms coming from a central core symbolizing the world of Maya (illusion) spinning off from the true reality of the Dharma.  Each petal is a universe unto itself but merely an imperfect reflection of the pure realm of the One.

“One who performs his duty without attachment, surrendering the results unto the Supreme Lord, is unaffected by sinful action, as the lotus is untouched by water.”
—Bhagavad Gita 5.10:

"Om Mani Padme Hum” — “The Jewel is in the Lotus.”

The Mantra of the Buddha of Compassion

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Nepali Jingle: Brass Bells with Clapper, Nepal / 17x20mm / Festive Holiday, Christmas Decor, Craft orJewelry Making Supplies, 5 pieces by WomanShopsWorld (12.60 USD) http://ift.tt/1b6J5ko

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longest suspension bridge in nepal

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Phewa Lake, Pokhara, Nepal

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momento-exato:

Nepal 9719 by Departure Lounge on Flickr.

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Nepal 2445 by Departure Lounge on Flickr.

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सत् चित् आन्द

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momento-exato:

Nepal 2403 by Departure Lounge on Flickr.

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Swayambhl on Flickr.

Do not remove copy right - this is my original image. Thanks.

Souvenirs.

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About Me

I grew up in a small town helping my parents on their farm. There I developed my love for nature and a desire to explore. Now I travel around the world photographing nature.

Interests

I love to travel. I have been everywhere, from Alaska to Zimbabwe. For every trip I keep a travel log of my adventures and capture the world as I see it.

Check out my photo gallery to get a glimpse into where I have been. And drop me a line if want to find out more. I always love to hear from fellow travelers.

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I am looking for my next big adventure. There are still many places I want to visit and even more to which I want to return. The camera is charged up and my backpack is packed; drop me a line if you know where I should go next.