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This period signals the first bloom of lotus flowers, depicting a landscape that embodies the summer season.
Lotus flowers have been admired for their beauty and mystique since ancient times.
The growth process of the lotus flower is fascinating.
Emerging from the mud and growing toward the water surface, the lotus symbolizes resilience and the journey to bloom into a beautiful flower.
This process has inspired many poets and artists and is featured in numerous works.
Additionally, lotus flowers hold significant meaning in Buddhism.
In Buddhist teachings, the lotus represents purity and enlightenment, symbolizing the purity of the heart.
This is why lotus flowers are often depicted on the pedestals of Buddhist statues.
“Lotus Begins to Bloom” not only marks the blooming period but also reflects the natural and cultural significance behind it.
By appreciating the role and beauty of the lotus in nature, we can feel the transitions of the seasons and the magnificence of nature.
A professor from the Faculty of Religious Studies at a private university explained that the understanding and symbolism of the lotus flower evolved in Japan with the introduction of Buddhism from China.
In other words, Buddhist views differ between China and Japan.
