Jizo Bodhisattva - Guardian of Children, Travelers, and Other Voyagers (Paperback)

Jizo is an important bodhisattva or "saint" of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. Most prominent today in Japanese Zen, Jizo is understood to be the protector of those journeying through the physical and spiritual realms. This bodhisattva is closely associated with children, believed to be their guardian before birth, throughout childhood, and after death.
Here, an American Zen master offers an engaging and informative overview of the history of this important figure and conveys the practices and rituals connected with him, including a simple ceremony for remembering children who have died. Inspired by her own personal experience with Jizo practice, Bays explains how the Buddhist teachings on Jizo can bring peace to those confronted with suffering and loss.

General

Imprint:	Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2003
First published:	November 2003
Authors:	Jan Chozen Bays
Dimensions:	228 x 151 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-1-59030-080-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > Zen Buddhism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > Zen Buddhism
LSN:	1-59030-080-7
Barcode:	9781590300800

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