Pure Land Japanese Garden - lantern-lit evening garden

 

Pure Land Japanese Garden - lantern-lit evening garden

Pure Land Japanese Garden - lantern-lit evening garden

The lantern-lit evening garden honours an ancient and venerable Japanese tradition.

In Japan, toro (the traditional lanterns) were originally used only in Buddhist temples, where they lined and illuminated paths; lit lanterns were then considered an offering to Buddha.

During the Heian period (794-1185), however, they started being used also in Shinto shrines and private homes.

During the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1568–1600) stone lanterns were popularised by tea masters, who used them as a decoration in their gardens.

In the present day, the traditional Japanese lantern-lit evening garden is increasingly rare even within Japan, and Pure Land Japanese Garden is the only place in Europe where one may take part in this beautiful experience.

01 August - 27 September 2020 (Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening)

Month

Dates

August

01/08/2020

02/08/2020

07/08/2020

08/08/2020

09/08/2020

14/08/2020

15/08/2020

16/08/2020

21/08/2020

22/08/2020

23/08/2020

 

28/08/2020

29/08/2020

30/08/2020

September

04/09/2020

05/09/2020

06/09/2020

11/09/2020

12/09/2020

13/09/2020

18/09/2020

19/09/2020

20/09/2020

 

25/09/2020

26/09/2020

27/09/2020

Time:  7:00 pm - 10:00 pm on those evenings

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