From the slime and filth of a murky pond springs the lovely lotus flower. This remarkable feat of transformation ties to many Asian religions especially throughout India. Within Hinduism and Buddhism the lotus flower has become a symbol for awakening to the spiritual reality of life.
For most tattoo enthusiasts, the lotus tattoo celebrates the beauty of life. Like the mighty koi, the symbol represents the struggle of life at its most basic form.
Lotus flower tattoos are also popular for people who overcome drug use, abuse, depression, and the like. Like the flower they have been in the filth but have risen above this to display their real beauty.
Personally, I think the traditional Japanese rendition looks best for this type of tattoo.
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