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What do these flowers symbolise?. Tulip. Narcissus. Rose. Fame Vanity Passion Innocence ????. Daisy. Lotus flower. The Lotus flower. The stages of growth the lotus flower represent different stage of enlightenment.
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What do these flowers symbolise? Tulip Narcissus Rose Fame Vanity Passion Innocence ???? Daisy Lotus flower
The Lotus flower • The stages of growth the lotus flower represent different stage of enlightenment. Explain what each stage of the lotus flower’s growth represents. . This represents full enlightenment: self-awareness and freedom from desire. A person has discovered the Buddhist path and is beginning to follow it. We live in the mud of greed and selfishness. At this point craving and loss control our lives and thoughts. Open & fully bloomed flower: Closed flower bud: Before it has grown above the muddy water:
Lotus Flowers: how can they be a symbol of purity? • Watch the video and try to follow the instructions to make your own lotus flower from paper.