Video of LOTUS

The Origins of the Lotus

Sri Swami Satchidananda, founder of the LOTUS, talks about his reasons for creating the LOTUS and his vision of a better world. World Peace Through Interfaith Understanding and Cooperation.

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The Light of LOTUS

The extremely fragile central light is put in place in the sanctuary and the symbolism behind this light explained.

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Light Of Truth Universal Service

Representatives of world faiths offer worship in their own tradition around a central altar during dedication of the LOTUS, 1986.

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LOTUS Ribbon-Cutting

Dignitaries and other guests join for the historical ribbon-cutting on July 20, 1986 and the lighting of the central light inside the shrine.

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Blessing of the LOTUS

Sri Swami Satchidananda performs the ancient tradition of temple blessing by taking the water blessed by all the spiritual leaders and pouring it over the LOTUS via helicopter.

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