蓮れん座ざ

noun

lotus seat; lotus base

Refers to the lotus-shaped pedestal on which Buddhist statues are seated. A specialized term used in Buddhist art and iconography.

• この仏ぶつ像ぞうの蓮れん座ざは精せい巧こうな彫ちょう刻こくで飾かざられている。

  The lotus seat of this Buddhist statue is decorated with elaborate carvings.