Verkauf art photo Ref. 1780
Lotus at twilight

In Buddhism, the lotus is symbolic of purity as its flowers blossom on long stalks as if floating above the muddy waters of attachment and desire. It means also detachment as drops of water easily slide off its petals.

Because it still passes out of the water to catch the sun, it represents also strength and commitment. The lotus has been named as Vietnam’s national flower.

This photo has been taken at the Royal Citadel of Hue which is surrounded by large moats. It shows the different stages of the life cycle of the flower and the particular forms of its leaves, to which the values described of its symbolism are linked to.