The Lotus Flower

Remember, in an earlier post I took a picture of the water-lily flower in the eco-pond. This lotus flower is growing in the pond next to it. The leaves are large and round, but has a smooth surface. The centre of this flower looks like a shower head. Many Buddhist will buy this flower and use it for prayers at the temple. The lotus leaves can also be used to wrap rice or chicken to be baked or steamed. It has a nice fragant smell when cooked. The lotus seeds can also be eaten.