Order of the White Lotus

Who knocks at the garden gate? One who has eaten the fruit and tasted its mysteries.

The Order of the White Lotus is a secret society that transcends national boundaries. According to Jeong Jeong, the order is about philosophy and truth. They communicate membership through Pai Sho by placing Pai Sho tiles on the board in a specific manner that identifies themselves to other members of the society - a bloomed Lotus bud with the Lotus chip in the center.



Iroh, a lover of Pai Sho, is a Grand Master of the order and has always said, "Pai Sho is more than just a game". Sokka's sword master, Piandao, is an important member of this order, as his parting gift to Sokka is the White Lotus tile. Also, the hilt of Sokka's sword has the sign of the White Lotus, another sign that Piandao is a member. On the doors of his house there is also a giant White Lotus sign.

Master Pakku, King Bumi and Jeong Jeong are also revealed to be members in "Sozin's Comet, Part 2: The Old Masters, although none have shown the symbols of the Order, or even of knowing each other during the episodes of the show. Other members are also visible in the Order's campsite.

There is a possibility that Monk Gyatso, Aang's Airbending mentor, was a member of the Order of the White Lotus. In the episode "The Storm" he is shown playing Pai Sho and using the White Lotus tile.

It is possible that Sokka has been recruited in the Order of the White Lotus after "Sokka's Master". When Sokka and the others are leaving Piandao's home the butler comes out to give Sokka a White Lotus tile, a gift from Piandao. No confirmation of this was shown in the finale. The Order plays a relatively minor role until the final episodes, when its members finally unite to win back Ba Sing Se. It is the only time the Order is seen wearing their own uniforms, which consists of a purple outfit with white details, a purple cape and a Lotus patterned adorn around the shoulders. They also have a flag, showing a white lotus.

Known Members

 * Iroh
 * Fung
 * Piandao
 * Pakku
 * Bumi
 * Jeong Jeong

Unconfirmed Members

 * Monk Gyatso
 * Sokka
 * Fat