What is the significance of the lotus flower in Buddhism?
The lotus flower is believed to be able to reproduce from its own matrix. In this regard, it is the symbol of “self-regeneration” — svayambhû in Sanskrit. Svayambhû can also mean “self-existent” and “independent.” One often sees the lotus as the throne upon which the Buddha sits. Here, the Buddha is the symbol of the awakened Mind, which is self-existent, independent, and self-regenerating.
