Tuesday, November 15, 2005

2005 Autumn in Kansai - Kyoto


Jizo

Red-bibbed statues of Jizo are found at thousands of temples and along waysides. Jizo is the guardian bosatsu of those who suffer, especially sickly children and pregnant women. The red bibs are placed on the statues by bereaved mother and other sufferers.

No comments:

 
eXTReMe Tracker