Reaching for the Sky - The Lotus as a Symbol of Buddhism in Laos

The lotus is a symbol of spiritual growth. It grows in muddy water, but its stems and flowers reach upward to the Sun, as if toward nibbana. Likewise, the Lord Buddha rose above his suffering to gain enlightenment. And the Buddha is often depicted on a throne made of lotus petals, and the Lao, like all Buddhists bring lotus flowers as offerings to their wats.

We have some beautiful pinkish-red silk scarves woven at Phaeng Mai Gallery with the lotus as the main motif. You can see them here.

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