We're All In This Together (12) - What A Friend We Have In Jizo

[Jundo]

Sometimes, we all need a little help from our friends ... like Jizo Bodhisattva.

I am a rather skeptical fellow, and do not think that I believe in Jizo quite literally, but I do believe totally in the help and hope that Jizo represents, especially at scary times like now. The refuge and rescue that Jizo stands for is as real as real can be, and this Jizo does come right to our aid when called upon.

Please allow me to explain ...

https://youtu.be/A-RpmxW3DI8

Gassho, J

STLah

[Chishou]

We're All In This Together (12) - What A Friend We Have In Jizo

I have often felt drawn to Jizo as a symbol of hope in dark times and admire the Japanese Mizuko ceremonies.

I have also thought a lot about the roles of bodhisattvas in our practice, I have come to a conclusion that they are ingredients one can use to bake the perfect Buddha-cake.

With love,
Jakushin/Chishou
Sat


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[Jundo]

I have often felt drawn to Jizo as a symbol of hope in dark times and admire the Japanese Mizuko ceremonies.

I have also thought a lot about the roles of bodhisattvas in our practice, I have come to a conclusion that they are ingredients one can use to bake the perfect Buddha-cake.

With love,
Jakushin/Chishou
Sat


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l think that Jizos ride in the back of ambulances.

Gassho, J

STLah

[Shokai]

Thank you Jundo, I've always enjoyed visiting neighborhood shrines that looked to Jizo.

gassho, Shokai
stlah

[Shinshi]

Thank you Jundo.

Gassho, Shinshi

SaT-LaH

[Washin]

Thank you, Jundo.

Gassho
Washin
st/lah

[Tairin]

Thank you.


Tairin
Sat today and lah

[Shonin Risa Bear]

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April showers, Jizo's flowers.

gassho
doyu sat/lah today

[Kokuu]

Thank you, Jundo.

Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday-

[Yokai]

Thank you Jundo. Being a Ghibli fan I checked for references. Jizo cameos in My Neighbor Totoro (となりのトトロ, Tonari no Totoro).

Totoro_Jizo.jpg

Gassho, Chris satlh

[Mitka]

Mario Jizos are especially helpful!

Love the title, that song is stuck in my head now.

I am less skeptical than a lot of folks when it comes to believing there are supernatural beings out there that will lend us a hand in a pinch.

Being a Ghibli fan I checked for references. Jizo cameos in My Neighbor Totoro (となりのトトロ, Tonari no Totoro).

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Gassho, Chris satlh

One of Miyazaki's best!

Gassho,
Mitka
Sat

[sreed]

I don’t have a buddha in my alter, but a Jizo. I enjoyed the video today, Jundo.
Gassho
-Sara
ST/LAH

[Tai Do]

Thank you, Jundo. I think many of us also turn to Kannon, Jizo, Amida Buddha and even Jesus and Mary in our times of need. Don't know if they are real beings outside this world of samsara, but they are real every time we humans, other animals and even the universe itself helps others in their times of suffering. In a sense, we are all Kannon, Jizo and Amida. In other times, I had more difficulty in turning to these images of compassion, now, I can call them and leave the rest to emptiness.
Chris and Mitka, I’m also a Ghibli fan. Thank you for bringing this.

Gassho,
Mateus
Sat/LAH

Namu Jizo Bosatsu

[Nengei]

Gassho
Nengei
Sat. LAH.

[Archpoet]

Holy Entropy Batman!!

Gassho,
Chris
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