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by Micha F. Lindemans

Jizo is the Japanese Buddha of great compassion. He is the protector of children, pregnant women and travelers. He is also the consoler of troubled parents as well as a healer. Jizo is usually portrayed as a bald man carrying a pilgrim staff. He is identical to the Indian Kshitigarbha.