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The meaning of Golden Lotus in Feng Shui

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As the national flower of Vietnam, the lotus has long been deeply ingrained in each Vietnamese’s subconscious and has a certain influence in life as well as culture, customs and religious beliefs.
Where does the golden lotus come from?

Lotus flower, also known as lotus flower, scientific name is Nelumbo nucifera, this is a gymnosperm plant, belonging to the Lotus family. Flowers appeared on earth very early, from the 70s flowers appeared in India, then spread and spread to Asia and Australia. Particularly golden lotus originated from North America. The image of a bright yellow lotus blooming under the camera angle of a Vietnamese photographer (Photo: Collectibles) In Vietnam, lotus flowers are mainly grown in the provinces: Vinh Long, Tra Vinh, Dong Thap,… the most famous is Dong Thap with the familiar verse: “The ten most beautiful tower in the lotus flower”, It implies that this is the land where the most lotus is grown and also produces the most beautiful lotus flowers in our country. Lotus flowers have many color groups, in which yellow lotus belongs to rare and unique flower varieties. Because this lotus flower has a bright yellow color, the color of the flower is not too bright or different from ordinary lotus flowers. The golden lotus flower has an average diameter of 12 to 15 cm. Then comes the small lotus calyx in the middle of the yellow-green flower. Lotus flower in Vietnamese life and culture If in the West, the lotus is just a flower for decoration and beauty purposes, in Asian culture, especially in Vietnam, lotus holds a certain place in thought, consciousness of every human being. The lotus flower is attached to and brings many values ​​of both spiritual and material benefits to Vietnamese people’s lives (Photo: collectibles) Since its appearance up to now, the golden lotus flower is not only a close flower, closely attached to the human lifestyle, but also a lofty symbol, representing temperament, virtue as well as culture. trial of the Vietnamese. Flowers represent the strong vitality of our nation through difficult years, adversity, natural disasters, wars … but we always strive to overcome, towards a bright future. Like the image of the lotus flower rising out of the swamp to show off its color, emitting a fragrance for life. Lotus rice has been contributing to bring Vietnamese cuisine to the world culinary culture (Photo: Collectibles) In addition, in our country, lotus is a special plant that is grown and fully used all parts of the plant: such as tubers, peppers, flowers, seeds, petals … to make food materials Lotus leaves lotus leaf, lotus stem is used to make decoration, lotus heart is used as a drink and medicine or even delicate lotus silk is used to make textile fibers. The Meaning of Lotus In Feng Shui Feng shui experts believe that the decoration of items with the image of golden lotus flowers is a good thing to promote. Because this is a symbol with many special meanings for good luck, bringing prosperity, increasing solemnity to the space of houses or places of worship. According to the feng-shui concept, the golden lotus has purification and enlightenment meaning to help regulate prosperity, attract good sources of energy, increase the luck of the homeowner, bring warmth and comfort. In addition, according to Buddhist conception, the golden lotus also has the effect of preventing us, reducing bad luck and bad evil because the golden lotus itself has many main qi so it can protect for you. family members are always at peace. In feng shui, golden lotus appears in many different versions such as golden lotus painting, golden lotus disc, golden lotus flower pot, immortal golden lotus branch … With these positive values, today, Vietnamese people have The tendency to choose to buy feng shui items bearing the symbol of a golden lotus flower to display in the home or as a gift, to wish good things for family and loved ones.

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