Jizō and the Buddhist Half-Open Door – Modern Tokyo Times

Jizō and the Buddhist Half-Open Door – Modern Tokyo Times

Jizō and the Buddhist Half-Open Door Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Sawako Utsumi frequently explores religious themes in her artwork, drawing inspiration from Buddhism, Christianity, and Shintoism. Among these, Buddhist motifs are especially prominent, often serving as the central focus of her creative expression.The focus in this article is the significance of Jizō (Ojizō-sama) in Japan. The MET Museum says, “Jizō’s compassionate presence i…