Jizō Bosatsu
Bodhisattva protector of children and travelers
BuddhismThe 13 Buddhasnew, to be validated
Jizō Bosatsu (地蔵菩薩, Kshitigarbha) is the bodhisattva who protects travelers, children, and deceased souls. Easily recognized by his monk's shaved head, he holds a staff and a wish-granting jewel. Small stone statues of him are common along paths and crossroads throughout Shikoku.
Honzon of 5 temple(s) of the pilgrimage
5 Jizō-ji19 Tatsue-ji20 Kakurin-ji25 Shinshōji56 Taisan-ji
- In English
- Protector of children and travellers
- Other spellings
- Jizō · Jizo · Ojizō-sama · Ojizosama
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