The world is not black or white, it is a world full of color.Why did I make this booklet?I made this origami peace booklet for all the children in the world who suffer from violence, illness, hunger, thirst, loneliness, and sadness. I hope and wish that this booklet will inspire you and that you will share my love for origami and peace. My name is Manna Ori (Marten Sale Brouwer).I am an origami and peace artist, originally from the Netherlands, and I have been living in Osaka, Japan since 2010. In 1990, due to back problems, I ended up bedridden and...

Let the light shine upon you, and you will be enlightened.Why did I make this origami star booklet?When i folded the origami star I started to think more and more, about the sun, the stars and our place in the universe.From the beginning of humanity they we looked with admiration at the stars.For all cultures throughout history the starry sky had great significance and influence.We live thanks to the sun.The sun is a star, it gives us light and heat.All the flowers, trees, insects, animals and people on the land, the fish in the sea, and birds in the air,...

All life is important.Butterflies, bees, spiders, caterpillars,and all other insectsare incredibly importantfor life on Earth.Thanks to farmers, we have food to eat.Farmers all over the worldwork from early morninguntil late at nightso that we have food on our tables.The Flower of LightThe lotus flower is a symbol ofrebirth and fertility.It blooms under the sun and representsfire, water, and the spirit.Life on Earth is in danger.All over the world, rainforests are being cut down,oceans are being overfished, and life is threatened.The air, water, and land are polluted.This must change, and it can only happenif you see how beautiful and uniqueall life...

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