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Helius FFM

September 30, 2025

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Among the many graves, one repeatedly notices monk statues wearing red children's bibs. The Jizō Bosatsu funeral cult is intended to help elders overcome their grief over the loss of children who died young. Jizō accompanies the so-called 'water children' safely across the river of the underworld to paradise. Jizō recognizes their scent through the red bib. It is both impressive and depressing to see how many Jizō figures can be found here.

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Viajera

October 6, 2025

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It is touching to see how many children died very early, the so-called water children.

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