Garden lantern, Ref. 8616

Light of the lantern is not external light, but internal awakening, clarity of mind.
Its flame reminds us of the transience and fragility of life, but also of the possibility of spiritual enlightenment.
The lantern personifies the light of wisdom.
The stone lantern is made of durable material (stone), symbolizing eternity and stability.
It blends harmoniously into the landscape, demonstrating the principle of wabi-sabi — the beauty of simplicity, aging, and naturalness.
In the garden, it is not intended for utilitarian lighting, but serves as a point of contemplation, inviting one to pause and pay attention.
Lanterns are often placed along paths, near water, or near tea houses. This symbolizes the path to truth or the “path to enlightenment.”
They help to “guide” the visitor to the garden, suggesting the direction — not literally, but spiritually.
A lantern in a Zen garden is a center for focusing the gaze during meditation.
It teaches us to see beauty in silence and simplicity, to “enlighten” ourselves through contemplation of familiar things.
Its presence reminds us: “Even a little light is enough to dispel the darkness.”

Figurine height: 55 mm
Material: composite