Kṣitigarbha (Sanskrit: क्षितिगर्भ, Chinese: 地藏; pinyin: Dìzàng; Japanese: 地蔵; rōmaji: Jizō; Korean: 지장 (地藏); romaja: Jijang; Vietnamese: Địa Tạng (地藏), Standard Tibetan: ས་ཡི་སྙིང་པོ་ Wylie: sa yi snying po) is a bodhisattva primarily revered in East Asian Buddhism and usually depicted as a Buddhist monk.

2020年9月1日 · The Jizo Bodhisattva, “O-Jizo-san” in the Japanese honorific language, is a deity fondly loved by Japanese people. You will find Jizo statues in many places: in Buddhist temples, graveyards, at the side of the road in the countryside, and, less commonly, at the corner of some streets in the cities. The primary role of Jizo is to protect ...

2021年1月13日 · You can find Jizo statues, the guardian deity of children and travelers, everywhere on the streets in Japan. In this article, we briefly introduce what Jizo statues are, and some famous temples where you can see unique Jizo statues in Japan.

2019年2月19日 · Jizo Bosatsu is one of the most beloved figures of Japanese Buddhism. He is known as the protector of deceased children.

2024年1月12日 · Jizo Bosatsu or just Jizo is a very curious character from Japanese Zen Buddhism and the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. He is viewed as a saint as well as a bodhisattva, i.e., a future Buddha. More often than not, however, he is cherished and worshipped as a protector deity who watches over the people of Japan, travelers, and children in particular.

2024年5月19日 · These small, child-like statues, are called Jizo Bosatsu. They’re found across the country, often near roadsides, on mountain trails, in and around temples and shrines, and in cemeteries. Jizo are the guardians of travelers and children, helping to protect and guide lost souls in the afterlife.

2024年5月31日 · Jizo statues are made out of stone, which is said to have a spiritual power for protection and longevity that predates Buddhist beliefs. Jizo are often dressed in red bibs and hats as in Japan it is believed that the colour red can help ward off evil.

2022年11月29日 · Jizo (地蔵) is a compassionate Japanese bodhisattva who vowed not to reach Nirvana until every other soul attains enlightenment. He is particularly attentive to unborn children and those who die before reaching adulthood.

Jizo is a revered protector figure in Japanese culture, known for safeguarding the vulnerable and lost. This beloved deity has become a symbol of safety and comfort in Japan, represented by stone statues found along hiking trails, in temples, and near homes.

2020年5月4日 · The other is the jizō, a stone statue of Buddhist origin which offers safety and protection to those travelling. The Jizō statue’s mythology runs deep in Japan and travellers appreciate his protection. Japan has a complex and fascinating relationship with …