Dominik Wujastyk writes: >Also, does the lotus, kumuda, *really* blossom in the moonlight, as is >implied by the common term "kaumudii"? In Pali komudii is also taken as 'the full moon day in the month kattikaa' (PED). On this Buddhaghosa comments (Sv I 139): tadaa kira kumudaani supupphitaani honti. Lance Cousins. MANCHESTER, UK Telephone (UK): 0161 434 3646