Buddha with Coin Plant

a popular folk reference to Jizo Bodhisattva (or Ojizo-san), a widely beloved and important figure in Japanese Buddhism. While Jizo is a bodhisattva, not a Buddha, the two are often confused in colloquial usage. The name “Jizo” means “womb of the earth,” which is why statues are often carved from stone, linking them to protection and longevity.

• Role as a protector: Jizo is most famously known as the guardian of children, particularly those who have died before their parents. He is also considered the protector of travellers.
• Iconography: Jizo is often depicted as a simple, child-like monk with a shaven head. Statues are commonly seen wearing red bibs and hats, which are offerings left by grieving parents in gratitude or for protection.
• Merciful nature: Jizo is praised for having vast compassion, which is said to be as encompassing as the earth itself. He has the unique role of saving beings from the six realms of existence, including hell, and helping those who are caught in the cycle of rebirth.
• Cultural ubiquity: Jizo statues can be found throughout Japan, from temples and cemeteries to roadsides and remote hiking trails, watching over travelers. A group of six Jizo statues (Roku-jizo) is often placed at the entrance of cemeteries to represent the protector for each of the six realms.

Dimension

Height – 1 feet

Depth – 4 feet

Wide – 4 feet

Colour – Black/White

Material – PVC