The meaning of these tattoos can vary based on the color of the lotus flower selected. White lotus: this is symbolic of enlightenment, purity and perfection. It is considered the pinnacle of achievement in Buddhism and is depicted as a goal for which one should strive on their spiritual journey.
Gabe Logan Newell (born November 3, 1962) is the co-founder and current managing director of the independent game development company Valve Software. He is married to Lisa Newell and has two sons.
Born in Seattle, Newell attended Harvard University in the early 1980s, but dropped out to work for the American technology company Microsoft, where he spent the next decade working as a producer for some of their early Windows operating systems.