Lotus is one of the four auspicious flowers in Buddhism, one of the eight treasures and one of the nine symbols of Buddhism.

After the advent of Buddhism, Buddhists also adopted lotus as the main symbol of Buddhism. It is said that after Prince Siddhartha, who later became the Buddha, was born, he immediately took seven steps to the ground and gave birth to lotus seeds step by step. So lotus became a symbol of his birth.

Since the first century AD, the statue of Buddha has often been sitting on the lotus platform. His sitting posture, either for lotus or auspicious, has become a typical sitting method for Buddhist monks when they meditate.

Buddhists believe that lotus can reflect the level of practice, and think that a monk sincerely recites Buddha, then a lotus flower will be born in the Seven Treasures Pool in the West. If he can be diligent, his flower will grow bigger and bigger, and if he is lazy, his flower will wither.

Extended data:

Sakyamuni, the Buddha in the Hall of Ursa Major, sits on the throne of lotus, with kind eyes and drooping lotus eyes. Amitabha, the head of the "Three Sages of the West", and Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattva of Mercy and Compassion, are also sitting on the lotus.

The rest of the bodhisattvas, some holding lotus flowers, some stepping on lotus flowers, or making lotus gestures, or throwing lotus flowers (such as heavenly daughters) to the world. Temple walls, algae wells, railings, sacred accounts, tables, sachets and worship mats are also carved, painted or sewn with various lotus patterns everywhere.

It can be seen how close the relationship between lotus and Buddhism is.

References:

The Religious Significance of Lotus-Baidu Encyclopedia