In my understanding of Buddhism, hell is being stuck in a state of desire, of craving, of wanting anything other than what is right here, right now. Jizo is the bodhisattva whose role it is to help us out of these realms, making a vow to evolve to a higher state. […]
Now and then I have a series of emails with someone who has been shopping or breathing in circles on the Jizo & Chibi website. Sometimes they write about a technical problem or they have a question about a piece of jewelry. With Julie, our communication began on Etsy. She liked my work and I [...]
Practicing meditation with Jizo has allowed me to listen to nature and practice lovingkindness with an earthworm
