The meaning of the Lotus is something very dear to many. In a basic sense it symbolises growth both spiritual and emotional. It's often associated with rising above adversity and remaining pure of heart. All these associations stem (excuse the pun) from ancient humans observations about how this beautiful flower...
What Is Your Birthday Buddha And What Does It Mean?
When you enter some Thai Buddhist temples you leave an offering to your birthday Buddha. Each of these birthday Buddhas correspond to different days of the week. It's like the poem about Monday's Child, Tuesdays Child etc. Your own Buddha is whichever day of the week you were born on....