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Title: The Lotus
Post by: Firestarter on August 19, 2009, 02:47:58 AM

First blooming in the Western Paradise,
The lotus has delighted us for ages.
Its white petals are covered with dew,
its jade green leaves spread out over the pond,
And its pure fragrance perfumes the wind.
Cool and majestic, it raises from the murky water.
The sun sets behind the mountains
But I remain in the darkness, too captivated to leave.

~Ryokan

Title: Re: The Lotus
Post by: Firestarter on August 19, 2009, 02:49:20 AM

(http://xea.xanga.com/1a6844f2c7710223037023/z76739448.jpg)

Title: Re: The Lotus
Post by: Firestarter on August 22, 2009, 10:09:01 AM

(http://www.poetseers.org/the_poetseers/lord_buddha/borobudur)

Title: Re: The Lotus
Post by: Firestarter on August 22, 2009, 10:10:11 AM

(http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-08/30/xin_30080230084096831991.jpg)

Title: Re: The Lotus
Post by: Firestarter on August 22, 2009, 10:10:54 AM

(http://urban.csuohio.edu/sacredlandmarks/images/buddha1.jpg)

Title: Re: The Lotus
Post by: Firestarter on August 22, 2009, 10:11:46 AM

(http://www.f1point4.com/photos/uncategorized/buddha_with_view.jpg)

Title: Re: The Lotus
Post by: Firestarter on August 22, 2009, 10:12:56 AM

(http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/00/1b/54/fc/giant-buddha.jpg)

Title: Re: The Lotus
Post by: Firestarter on August 22, 2009, 10:14:10 AM

(http://www.lensculture.com/buddha_images/buddha_167.jpg)