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Jizo Bodhisattva is the guardian and protector of children, women, travelers and others on the journey through the physical and spiritual realms of life and death.
A Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism is one who has vowed to save all beings from suffering. Jizo's steadfast and fearless commitment to enter any place or situation - including the hell realms of this world and of body mind and spirit - bringing healing and solace to those in loss or grief, make him one of the most beloved of the Bodhisattvas. His loving and gentle presence provides refuge to the vulnerable.
May the resources offered here be a source of support and healing for all those whose hearts and minds are suffering.
About Jizo
Jizo Boddhisattva is one of the most beloved figures of Japanese Buddhism.
Statues and Altars
Everywhere in Japan - at busy intersections, at roadsides, in temples, graveyards and gardens, along hiking trails, one will find statues of Jizo Bodhisattva.
Altars all over the world are adorned with Jizo.
“We invoke your name, Kshitigarbha. We aspire to learn your way so as to be present where there is darkness, suffering, oppression, and despair, so that we may bring light, hope, relief, and liberation to those places. We are determined not to forget about or abandon those who are in desperate situations. We will practice to realize the qualities of perseverance and stability that belong to the earth so that, like the earth, we can always be supportive and faithful to those who need us.”