In Pure Land Buddhism, compassionate bodhisattva usually shown dressed as a monk, with shaven head, carrying a staff and a wish-granting jewel. He is believed to assist women in childbirth, children, warriors, travelers, and beings in Hell.

Folk expression of Kshitigarbha bodhisativa comforting the common man. Over time, the rough-hewn jizo figures came to be worshipped as guardian saints of travelers, children, women, and the weak and ailing.

a bodhisattva ( bosatsu) who protects children during their journey in the afterlife

Buddhist protector of children, travellers and the dead.

(Pronunciation: "jee-ZOH") A Bodhisattva who comes to the aid of people condemned to the torments of hell. Jizo is also worshiped independently as a protector of children and pregnant women. Chinese: Ti-tsang ("DEE-dzahng"); Sanskrit: Ksitigarbha ("ksih-tee-GAHR-bah")