The lotus is a central symbol in many Eastern cultures ... who are often depicted sitting on or holding the flower. In Buddhism, the lotus is symbolic of the journey to enlightenment; it grows ...

Statues of the Buddha, Bodhi trees, and lotus flowers. They’re all important symbols of Buddhism - the religion followed by Buddhists. Buddhism is one of the largest religions in the world.

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