HUGE thanks to repeat contributor Norbert from Frankfurt am Main, Germany, who writes:

“Dear TWH:

“Advertising is my profession. Today, while studying some colleagues’ work I stumbled across two ads that take the Buddha’s advice to ‘be a lamp unto yourself’ in a rather literal sense. This fake-ish looking Mag-Lite ad from Caracas is sort of nice:

“…whereas an older commercial for Havells lighting, India, impresses with authentic location and casting:

“Hope you enjoy them as much as I did. Think I’ll stick with candles for zazen though. Regards!

I did enjoy them, Norbert — and I’ve been looking for that commercial for a while now, so extra-big thanks to you.