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Description: For Zen Buddhists, fireflies are not just a quirk of nature — they’re the perfect metaphor for the bitter-sweet brevity of life. Use the special code YOUTUBE10 to get 10% off all our products, books, and more in our online shop until the 31st December 2021! bit.ly/2TMs0dT For books and more from The School of Life, visit our online shop: bit.ly/3067ev6 Our website has classes, articles and products to help you lead a more fulfilled life: bit.ly/31N3mA6 Join this channel to get access to exclusive members perks: youtube.com/channel/UC7IcJI8PUf5Z3zKxnZvTBog/join FURTHER READING You can read more on this and other subjects on our blog, here: bit.ly/3D3HMVM “One of nature’s odder creatures is the firefly, a soft bodied beetle that emits a warm yellow glow from its lower abdomen, typically at twilight, in order to attract mates or prey. Though relatively rare in Europe and North America, the firefly is a common sight in Japan, where it is known as the hotaru. Hotarus are at their most plentiful in June and July, and can be seen in groups around rivers and lakes. The glittering light of the hotaru is deemed to be so enchanting, the Japanese hold firefly festivals – or hotaru matsuri – to watch their dance…” MORE SCHOOL OF LIFE Watch more films on SELF in our playlist: bit.ly/TSOLself SOCIAL MEDIA Feel free to follow us at the links below: Facebook: facebook.com/theschooloflifelondon Twitter: twitter.com/TheSchoolOfLife Instagram: instagram.com/theschooloflifelondon CREDITS Produced in collaboration with: Josh Philip Saunders joshphilipsaunders.co.uk Title animation produced in collaboration with Vale Productions valeproductions.co.uk