2007-01-07 03:45:29 · 8 answers · asked by Ms. Roxie 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Purple lotus
This is the mystic lotus, represented only in images belonging to a few esoteric sects. The flowers may be in full bloom and reveal their heart, or in a bud. They may be supported by a simple stem, a triple stem (symbolizing the three divisions of Garbhadhatu: Vairocana, lotus and vajra), or a quintuple stem (symbolizing the Five Knowledges of Vajradhatu). The eight petals represent the Noble Eightfold Path and the eight principal acolyte deities of the central deity on the mandalas. The flowers may also be depicted presented in a cup or on a tray, as a symbol of homage.
2007-01-07 04:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by sista! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Buddhist, I'd say none whatsoever.
The yellow/gold color, from Saffron, is typical for robes of priests and monks, but I've seen no evidence that purple has any significance.
2007-01-07 11:55:21 · answer #2 · answered by Radagast97 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All over the world, the color purple is associated with royalty and holiness. Purple dye was very difficult to come by and thus was reserved for special folks.
2007-01-07 11:49:21 · answer #3 · answered by gebobs 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but it is my favorite color. Purple is the combination of the colors, blue and red. Purple is said to be the Royal color.
2007-01-07 11:53:12 · answer #4 · answered by Lukusmcain// 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some Zen monks also wear purple robes. It signifies that they are teachers.
2007-01-07 13:42:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no significance, it is just accessible.
2007-01-07 11:47:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know but I love your camper :)
2007-01-07 11:51:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i know yellow means powerful
2007-01-07 11:56:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋