Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva – The Earth Treasury of Infinite Compassion

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Hand-Carved Cypress Statue of the Great Vow

In silence, he descends — bearing the flame of mercy where even light forgets its way.

From living wood, his form was called forth — not by machine or mold, but by the patient hand of a carver who knows that compassion itself is slow work. The scent of cypress rises like prayer, its calm woven into every grain.

This is Kṣitigarbha, the Earth Treasury Bodhisattva — keeper of vows, comforter of the lost, companion of those who walk in shadow. He stands upon the lotus of awakening, staff in one hand to sound through the underworld, jewel in the other to light the hearts of the suffering.

Look closely and you’ll see: his face does not command, but invites. His fire is not of wrath but of clarity. His stillness holds the memory of a thousand chants.

To place him upon your altar is to honor the vow that none be left behind — a promise written in light and wood alike.

The staff opens all locked gates, sound as compassion in motion.
The halo of flame burns ignorance to ash, revealing the steady lamp within.
The cypress bears the spirit of endurance — evergreen, eternal, pure.
The lotus blossoms in mud, a quiet testament that no soul lies beyond grace.

Perfect for personal or temple altars devoted to compassion, meditation, and vow practice.
A beautiful addition to homes or studios seeking serenity and moral clarity.
A meaningful gift for teachers, elders, or those walking through loss and renewal.
A piece of art for collectors who honor Buddhist woodcarving, contemplative craftsmanship, and the stillness of devotion.

In stillness, may your vow take root; in darkness, may your mercy shine. For as long as one soul suffers, so too shall compassion walk beside it.