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tahnbat lotus pedestal |
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As a symbol of
enlightenment
the
lotus (fig.)
is often depicted as a
tahnbat, an upside-down lotus pedestal for the
Buddha, both in murals and on statues.
This image from the
Marble Temple
(fig.) in Bangkok is in Indian style,
but originally comes from the province of Korat. |
