Who is Jizo?
Jizo is revered in Buddhism as the protector of all those who suffer. When we wear a Jizo pendant, we may feel more grounded, whatever the day brings, as we awaken our Jizo-nature.
Who is Chibi?
Chibi is Japanese for “little one” and represents the child in all of us. Chibi reminds us to care for our inner child by placing it in Jizo’s care.
Who is Valerie?
Valerie Johns is a mindful psychotherapist, writer, and artist. She created this site introduce you to Jizo, to share her Blog for Inner Peace and encourage you to cultivate that peace by wearing her Jizo and Chibi jewelry.
From the Blog
Adrenaline & Holidays: Slow Down & Seek Peace
Oh, gosh, but I wish the phrase Happy Holidays were not so loaded with tension and expectations. As you read
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Jizo Throughout Southeast Asia: What’s In a Name?
Jizo Bodhisattva has so many names, often more than one in each country where he is revered.
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Jizo Haiku
The other day in meditation, I was gazing at a painting I had made of Jizo. I began lazily to
Read more.Meditation Using Jizo Therapy
Jizo Therapy is in its infancy: an eclectic set of theories I have strung together since 1988 when I started
Read more.The Importance of Mindfulness
Mindfulness has now been proven to help in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and Attention Deficit Disorder. But what, exactly
Read more.Meditation Focus with the Jizo Icon
It’s easy to get inside your head and stay there. But so much anxiety and depression is governed by our
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