Jizo Bodhisattva

by John Wills

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Jizo Bodhisattva

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John Wills

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Digital Art - Digital Art/vector Art

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Here I am depicting Jizo in a wooded setting accompanied by several woodland Sprites. Jizo is the embodiment of the Bodhisattva Vow, the aspiration to save all beings from suffering. He is the protector of women, children, and travelers in the six realms of existence. In India he is known as Ksitigarbha, in China as Dizang, in Korea as Jijang Bosal, and in Japan as Jizo Bosatsu.
The function of this great Bodhisattva is to guide travelers in both the physical and spiritual realms. In Japan, Red-bibbed Jizo statues in Nikko it is customary to place statues of Jizo at the intersections of roads and paths so the correct way will be chosen. Jizo is often depicted as a child-monk, or as a pilgrim carrying a staff with six jingling rings to announce his friendly approach. He is sometimes shown holding the "Dharma Jewel," the calming light which banishes all fear.

The Chinese characters translate to "Respect all life"...

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July 7th, 2015

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