Jizo Images

Altar Jizos

These ceramic Jizos are perfect for a small altar at home, in a child's room, or to carry while traveling. These images are good gifts for new parents or for children. Jizo statues can also be given in memory of someone who has died.

Our handmade Altar Jizos come in various styles, skin tones, and glaze colors. Each Jizo is a unique work of art - designed by Jan Chozen Bays Roshi and cast by her students at Great Vow Zen Monastery. After casting, several stages of hand finishing and glazing follow. Glaze colors and patterns have natural variations and will vary somewhat from the photos.

Please specify which style (peeking, child, or infant), glaze (green, blue, or cream/red flames) and skin tone (white, tan, or ebony) when placing an order. If no preferences are specified on your order, we will pick out a nice one for you. Paypal has a space for comments or notes where this request can be made.

Significance of robe colors:

The Jizos with BLUE glaze represent the Jizo who safely carries those who have died across the River Sai. This is the river that divides the world of the living from the world of the dead.

The Jizos with GREEN glaze is the Earthstore Bodhisattva, guardian of the great earth, everything that grows from the earth, and the treasure hidden within it. This also means that Jizo is the guardian of our precious Buddha Nature, which lies hidden in each person until it is cultivated through sincere practice.

The Jizo whose robe has a trim of RED FLAMES (cream glaze) is the Jizo who descends into the hell realms to rescue those who are enduring deep suffering. Jizo moves fearlessly through the flames of hell to carry out his vow, even when fire burns the hem of his robe.

To specify robe color and skin tone, you can type your preferences in the Message section of Payment Details on the PayPal screen. Or you can email them to us.

 

 

Peeking Baby Jizo - (shown in tan skin tone with green glaze)

The "Peeking Baby Jizo" is almost 4 inches tall. The figure carries a baby in its arms with anouther baby peeking out from under the robe. Please specify the skin tone (ebony, tan, or white) you would like as well as the glaze color (green, blue, or cream with red flames) when placing your order. Glaze colors and patterns will vary from the photo. Each piece is unique.

If no preferences are specified on your order, we will pick out a nice one for you.

$45.00 (plus $4 shipping within the continental U.S.)
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Child Jizo - (shown in white skin tone with blue glaze)

The "Child Jizo" is 2 and 1/2 inches tall. It has a serene smile and carries a jewel in its hands at waist level. Please specify the skin tone (ebony, tan, or white) you would like as well as the glaze color (green, blue, or cream with red flames) when placing your order. Glaze colors and patterns will vary from the photo. Each piece is unique.

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If no preferences are specified on your order, we will pick out a nice one for you.

$40.00 (plus $4 shipping within the continental U.S.)
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Infant Jizo - (shown in white skin tone with blue glaze)

The "Infant Jizo" is 2 inches tall and holds a jewel right under the chin. Please specify the skin tone (ebony, tan, or white) you would like as well as the glaze color (green, blue, or cream with red flames) when placing your order. Glaze colors and patterns will vary from the photo. Each piece is unique.

If no preferences are specified on your order, we will pick out a nice one for you.

$35.00 (plus $4 shipping within the continental U.S.)
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Child Protecting Jizo
Mizuko Jizo

 

6.75" ceramic statue dip glazed in celadon green. The child protecting Jizo is the guardian of children before or after birth.

$45.00 (plus $6 shipping within the continental U.S.)
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Garden Jizo
Garden Jizo with marble

Each Garden Jizo includes a wooden staff topped with a finial of six rings made of pewter, and cintamani, or wish fulfilling jewel. A clear 1" sphere is our standard jewel, and also the most traditional iconographally. Also, the large garden figures have a receptacle in the base for memorials such as ashes toys, or messages.

The Garden Jizos are cast in hydrostone and will appear whiter in color than those in our photos.

19"
$115 (plus $40 shipping within the continental U.S.)
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Jizo "Vow" Print

This matted, limited edition giclee print is signed by the artist.

10.5" x 13.4" (16" x 20" matted)
$75 (plus $6 shipping within the continental U.S.)
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Wood Jizos
   

These beautiful wooden Jizos and Kwan Yin are hand crafted by artisans in Bali. As such each statue is absolutely unique. The purchase of one Jizo supports an artisan and their family for an entire year. On account of the time made to craft and ship these pieces, our supplies are limited.

Seated Jizo - 8.5"


$250 (plus $20 shipping within the continental U.S.)
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Standing Jizo Holding Child - 9.5"


$115 (plus $15 shipping within the continental U.S.)
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Closeup of Child

 

Standing Jizo (male) - 9.5"


$115 (plus $20 shipping within the continental U.S.)
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Standing Kwan Yin - 25"


$200 (plus $40 shipping within the continental U.S.)
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Bronze Jizos
   

We found these Jizos in China and they immediately captured our attention and imagination. These figures are created by members of small, family-owned businesses dedicated to providing such images for temples around the world. Cast in solid bronze.

 
Brass Jizo - seated

Bronze Jizo Seated - 10"


$230 (plus $12 shipping within the continental U.S.)
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Brass Jizo - 15" standing

Bronze Jizo Standing - 15"


$265 (plus $15 shipping within the continental U.S.)
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