Monk Jizo Bodhisatva Sculpture

This listing is for one Raku Sculpture of a jizo Buddhist Monk. He is in a traditional position of Takahatsu, or the begging buddhist supplication, and demonstration of humility. He is a lovely addition to any shrine, sacred space, home based alter, ancestor alter, bereavement protector. Jizo is a Japanese Buddhist Saint. He is perhaps one of the most popular, Iconic and ubiquitous of all figures in Japan. He is found all over cities, in back alley’s, through the countryside, on the roadside, and in the middle of the forest. He is usually portrayed as a monk, with a shaved head, and a serene and peaceful smile. Often he has a hand-knitted hat and handmade bib. His popularity is due to the forms of protection which he offers. He is the Protector of the weak and vulnerable; Children, Babies, Pregnant mothers, as well, Firemen, Pilgrims and Travellers. he often carries a staff, as it is part of his duty to awaken us from the dream-like world of illusion.He is found at boundaries between places both physical and spiritual, between here and there, life and death. His presence will provide a connection to the Spiritual Realm. Jizo's ancestor in India, Kshitigarbha, was a Buddhist transformation/assimilation of Prithivi, a Vedic earth goddess. This is congruent with the Sanskrit name of jizo, Kshitogarbha, which can be translated as " Womb of the Earth" or "Earth Womb Receptacle."