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8" TALL & very HEAVY INDOOR/OUTDOOR VOLCANIC STONE JIZO STATUE JAPANESE ZEN MONK BUDDHA BOSATSU BODHISATTVA BALI I fell in love with this Jizo when I saw the subtle tilt of his head, so indicative of him this is a really popular statue which tends to sell out pretty quickly this Jizo is an inside/outside statue, suitable for, and designed for either this statue is gently curved & beautiful from all angles especially beloved in Zen (Japanese) and Chinese Buddhism Jizo is a protector of travelers, women, animals and especially children made from brown volcanic stone in Bali 8" tall, 3" at the widest point over 3 pounds unpackaged - t he Medium Flat Rate box costs me over $14 with an eBay discount Traditionally, he is seen as the guardian of children, including dead, stillborn, aborted or miscarried children, women, especially pregnant women, firemen, pilgrims and travelers ". He helps children that have died navigate the transition between life and death. There is a tradition in Zen monasteries in Japan of offering Jizo ceremonies to help ease the grief of women who have lost children Buy With Confidence: We are practicing Buddhists We respect the importance of these religious materials We use the same products that we sell USA-based " View more great items