Сады лотоса в Киото, Япония - Beautiful Kyoto: Lotus Gardens in Kyoto

Lotus, gorgeous pink and white flowers that bloom on thin stalks growing up out of the water, have long been associated with purity, beauty, and Buddhism. Despite the fact that the lotus sprouts from the mud, it emerges above the water beautiful and unstained. It's said that where the Buddha Siddhārtha walked lotus flowers sprung up from his footsteps, and because of this you can often find lotus art, designs, or even the plants themselves at Buddhist temples. Kyoto is no exception to this, and in the mo