Jizo-san
My faboo hubby is a fan of the Boddhisattva Jizo. I was not fully aware of the story of Jizo until Steve introduced me. I was always drawn to the statuary of this figure, often portrayed as a kind, head-shaven monk, sometimes almost childlike. He can be depicted with a staff (shakujo) to warn small creatures and insects of his coming, so he does no harm unintentially. He is much revered and beloved, embodying spiritual optimism, compassion and universal salvation. In Japan, t