On the occasion of Festival of Kshtigarbha Bodhisattva, Rev. Clairissa explores the heart of Kshtigarbha (Chinese Dìzàng 地藏 and Japanese Jizō 地蔵). This helpful Bodhisattva is an exemplary being on the path to Buddhahood. As an aspect of our own heart, Kshtigarbha embodies the willingness to stand ready throughout time to help all beings find freedom from suffering -- whatever arises, and for “As Long As It Takes.”

The Bodhisattva Vows:

However innumerable beings may be, I vow to save them all,

However inexhaustible the passions may be, I vow to transform them all,

However limitless the Dharma may be, I vow to comprehend it completely,

However infinite the Buddha’s Truth is, I vow to realize it.