How to make a traditional fractal origami lotus flower

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$1st picture of traditional fractal origami lotus flower$

Let us start with the backside of the paper facing up.

Prepare to apply a horizontal valley-fold and then unfold.

$2nd picture of traditional fractal origami lotus flower$

Apply the horizontal valley-fold of the step #1 and then unfold.

Prepare to apply the vertical valley-fold and then unfold.

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in putrid swamp grows sacred lotus
perceive fragrant flowers of luminous lotus
purity pure remote within its environs