Lotus Blossom Stupa: The Stupa of the Buddha’s Sacred Birth and Emergence into the World

SKT. Padmakuta Stupa(पद्मकूट स्तूप) | TIB. sku bltams mchod rten(སྐུ་བལྟམས་མཆོད་རྟེན) | CH. 蓮聚塔 | VIET. Thap Hoa Sen

The Lotus Blossom Stupa is a sacred Buddhist monument that symbolizes enlightenment and purity. Resembling a blooming lotus flower, it typically consists of multiple layers or petals, each holding symbolic significance. The stupa is a place of worship and meditation, with its design representing the path to spiritual awakening.

Pilgrims often visit these stupas to offer prayers and gain spiritual insights. The lotus flower, which emerges from muddy waters but remains untainted, serves as a powerful metaphor for the journey toward enlightenment in Buddhist teachings..

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