The Buddhist religion uses many symbols. Some examples are the lotus, the endless knot, the parasol, the wheel, the golden fishes, and the victory banner.
The lotus is a flower. It is perhaps, the most well known symbol because in most pictures of Buddhist gods and goddesses, they are either seated on a lotus or are holding one. The actual lotus flower grows in the mud and rises above the water fairly high, sometimes reaching up to one foot in height. Different colors of the lotus symbolize different things. They are:
• White lotus- enlightenment
• Red lotus- a pure heart
• Blue lotus- victory
• Pink lotus- supreme
(Note: The pink lotus is considered the most sacred. As a result, a pink lotus is often associated with Buddhist gods and goddesses.)
