Lotus flowers at Fujiwara Palace Ruins

Passing through Fujiwara Palace Ruins in the early morning of July, it is very hard not to stop at the Lotus Pond there. The Lotus is considered the sacred flower in Buddhism, as it represents the message of the bhuddist teachings.: “If you don’t lose yourself even in the deep sorrows like being in the swamp, you will be enlightened.” The Bhuddists believe that you will be spiritually awakened, when you overcome adversity.

In Asuka where Buddhism was first introduced to Japan, you may find different thoughts of yourself by looking at lotus, the symbolic flower of Buddhism, in the misty early morning.

In Buddhism, it is said that a lot of lotus flowers are blooming in the Land of Happiness. In July morning, please visit Fujiwara Palace Ruins so that you can see the ethereal beauty with plenty of lotus flowers.