Lily
Why I made it?
Lily is a common flower found almost everywhere, but I don't know what it stands for or how many different kinds are out there. Do they all have superette meaning or are they all the same? These were questions that I felt needed to be answered.
Meaning
In Japan the Lily is a symbol of purity, renewal, and rebirth because they grow under water until they rise above the surface and bloom. These parallel Buddhist beliefs about enlightenment.
The Lily is used on days of celebration like weddings or festivals and even days of grief such as funerals. In Buddhism the Lily is a sign of enlightenment and impermanence of life.
Interesting Story
Spider Lilys or in other words the Hell Flower grow along the banks of the Sanzu River to welcome the newly departed spirit. In Buddhism the flowers are said to also grow in the realm of the dead\hell the idea is that the flowers will guide you to the path of reincarnation.
Resources
Andy Origami. “Easy Origami Lily Flower.” YouTube, 28 Aug. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qlZ5OuedfMBrenner, Kelly. Folklore and Nature: The Death Flower. www.metrofieldguide.com/folklore-nature-the-death-flower/#:~:text=Spider%20lilies%20grow%20along%20the,to%20guide%20spirits%20to%20reincarnation
Lily Flower Meaning: Spiritual Insights and Symbolism – Eternity Flower®. 2 Aug. 2023, www.eternityflower.com/blogs/news/lily-flower-meaning-spiritual-insights-and-symbolism#:~:text=to%20the%20union.-,Significance%20in%20Religious%20Traditions,A%20Connection%20to%20Greek%20Mythology
McNeill, Erin. “Uncover the Timeless Beauty of Japanese Flowers: A Seasonal Guide Through Stunning Blossoms.” Travel Talk Tours, 3 July 2024, www.traveltalktours.com/japanese-flowers/#:~:text=Yuri%20(Lily),and%20historical%20value%20in%20Japan