Temple Visit

I think that the idea of life sprouting from cold ground is fascinating and beautiful to think about. I think it is amazing how the most beautiful flower in the world came from one ugly seed. Or how a famous Buddhist symbol, the white lotus, grows in muddy waters. When I visited the temple, I got a clear understanding on why people would seek out a religious truth. Settled in a beautiful forest, the temple was full of paintings, figures, and statues. But what was striking to me, was the aspect of nature. Whether it was a flower or the color blue, nature was everywhere. This shows how significant nature is to the Buddhists. I believe that humans subconsciously wish to be the lotus flower and grow from an ugly seed in dirty water to another stage in life.