Multiple statues of Jiso Bosatsu - stock photo

Miyajima island Reikado hall, we see multiple Jiso Bosatsu statues the protector of small children and babies, he is one of the most beloved Japanese divinity and embodies supreme spiritual optimism, these statues are on top of Mount Misen on Miyajima island outside of Reikado hall. Jizo Bosatsu images are depicted differently from other Bosatsu images. Jizo images are usually depicted as Buddhist monks holding walking sticks. In some cases, Jizo images are wearing red bibs and caps like babies. Parents who have lost their children take good care of Jizo images, as though they were their lost children.