The Lotus & its flower particularly play a frequent role in the symbology of Buddhism. Today when I chanced on a new scientific discovery on the leaves of the Lotus & how they shed water, I wondered what the old masters have said about the Lotus. Racoon-san?
___Here's the story link: http://physorg.com/news10964.html
---------------- semantics is not always just pedantic quibbling. ~ douglas r. hofstadter
mmmmm, the Lotus.
Very beautiful in it's sense we've adapted into a tangled form of comfort,
and meditative thought.
But, the flower itself can be a very...tranquil...sedative?
no?
was it..opiate?
I can't remember what kind of entheogen the lotus actually is....
Nor have I any experience observing it thru any sense ever.
Looking forwar-
Excellent link Turtle-san.
Nano hairs. Nature is an amazing work of art and functionality.
___Indeed it is; Snow Moon & all. My hope is you know some specific verses/sayings Racoon that mention lotus so that we can examine them & see if they hint in any way at this new discovery. (In which case, it might not be so new after all). Any Lotus - Water verses? Let's find
---------------- semantics is not always just pedantic quibbling. ~ douglas r. hofstadter
I don't think the ancient Chinese had those Electroscopes to view nano-hairs with.
BUT, I did find a Zen Koan about Lotus...
A monk asked Chimon, "Before the lotus blossom has emerged from the water, what is it?"
Chimon said, "A lotus blossom."
The monk pursued, "After it comes out of the water, what is it?"
Chimon replied,"Lotus leaves."
Monk: "Before the lotus blossom has emerged from the water, what is it?"
Turtle: "Not wet".
Monk: "After it comes out of the water, what is it?"
Turtle: "Not wet".
---------------- semantics is not always just pedantic quibbling. ~ douglas r. hofstadter
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