lotus

Example Sentences

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"There is a Buddhist saying that the lotus blooms from the mud," Lee said.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

When a strong light is trained on it, however, that image is projected onto a wall to reveal Amida standing on a lotus blossom and radiating beams of light.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

It’s beautifully decorated, with colored glasses, a striking mural, and umbrellas, lanterns, and floating bamboo lotus hanging from the ceiling.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

Soon after, Greene’s work filled nearly every room of his former Rancho Palos Verdes home: lamps, shelves, an altar, an armoire adorned with a lotus flower.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

The Ancient sighed and picked up Heqet’s knife to slice a lotus root.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw