If you are interested in tattoos of lotus flowers (Nelumbo nucifera), you have come to the right place. In this post I will tell you about its origin and meaning. In addition to showing you fabulous work designs related to the topic, I will try to guide you and if you have not yet decided on a particular design, here I bring you an impressive gallery of lotus flowers tattoos for men.
This flower is very popular, especially on the Asian continent, as it inspires many of the legends mainly due to the environment where they grow. This is why it is said that, if you have overcome difficult moments in life, where you have had to overcome various adversities and still have been victorious, this tattoo perfectly reflects those difficult moments that you went through to successfully achieve your goals.
What is the meaning of the lotus flower in tattoos? The lotus flower tattoos (also known as water lily), are very popular mainly for their beauty and is closely linked to the spiritual world, depending on the religion, color or shape of it, whether it is open, semi-open or closed .
In the Buddhist religion, the lotus flower has a great meaning related to the roots of its culture. This represents the purity of the spirit and the mind. It is the symbol of Awakening. The blossoming of the lotus represents the moment of Nirvāna (state of liberation from both suffering and the cycle of rebirths). It is sometimes represented with 8 petals which symbolize the four noble truths of the Buddhist foundations. Without further delay, let’s take a look at the best tattoos for men!
