Description
Standing Kshitigarbha Sacred Statue | Beacon of Earthly Compassion
Handcrafted in Nepal, this sacred Kshitigarbha statue embodies boundless compassion, protection, and dedication to the welfare of all beings. Standing 29 cm (11.4 inches) tall with an 11 cm (4.3 inches) base and weighing 1.65 kg, it is expertly formed from a solid copper body and lavishly adorned with radiant 24K gold gilding. Revered in Buddhist tradition as the Bodhisattva who vows to aid beings in suffering realms, this finely crafted sculpture serves as a meaningful focal point for altars, meditation spaces, or sacred collections, inspiring devotion, care, and spiritual guidance.
The Standing Kshitigarbha (Jizo) statue represents the Bodhisattva of compassion and vow-bound protection, especially for beings in the six realms of existence and those suffering in the afterlife. Depicted standing upright, Kshitigarbha embodies steadfast determination and readiness to assist all sentient beings, holding a staff (khakkhara) in one hand to alert beings and ward off obstacles, and a wish-fulfilling jewel (cintamani) in the other, symbolizing the fulfillment of spiritual needs and the granting of blessings. His serene and compassionate expression reflects unwavering empathy and protective care, while the detailed robes, crown, and iconographic adornments emphasize spiritual authority and meditative discipline. This sacred statue serves as a meditation and devotional focus, inspiring practitioners to cultivate compassion, ethical conduct, fearlessness, and dedication to helping others on the path to liberation.
Size: 11.4”/29cm (Height) x 4.3”/11cm (Base)
Weight: 1.65 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body
Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva is revered in East Asian Buddhism as the Bodhisattva of the Earth Store. He made a great vow not to achieve Buddhahood until all hells are empty, dedicating himself to liberating sentient beings from suffering in the various realms of existence, particularly those in hell and the hungry ghost realm. He is often invoked for protection, guidance, and the alleviation of difficulties.