According to Japanese Buddhist Culture, there is a Buddha or Bodhisattva to protect you upon birth. There is a corresponding Zodiac Protector for each Lunar Zodiac animal. The Zodiac Protectors engages in His vows that whoever prays to the respective Zodiac Protectors with faith would be blessed by Him.
Kokuzo symbolizes the “vast and boundless” Buddha wisdom that permeates the universe. Believers pray to Kokuzo to grant them wisdom on their quest toward enlightenment. In Japan, Kokuzo is also venerated for the ability to fulfill wishes. In particular, people pray to Kokuzo to improve their memory, technical skills, and artistic talents, for Kokuzo is revered not only as the wisdom-bestowing Bodhisattva, but as the patron of craftspeople and artisans. The Sanskrit name for this deity is Akasagarbha.
Protector of the Zodiac: Ox and Tiger
Size: 4.1cm in height; 3.2cm in width
Material: Colour-glazed glass pendant with rhodium plated clasp
虚空藏菩萨，生肖牛，虎之守护神，琉璃佛牌
虚空藏菩萨是记忆力强，且具庞大智慧和福德的菩萨，常化身各地与地藏王菩萨协力救助天下丛生。“虚空”其实是比喻菩萨拥有无限大的力量，“藏”则意指为“大宝藏”一般，任你想要的，菩萨都能给与奉敬的人，且能軈天下丛生的善愿祈求，使其比能如愿，满足。因此，可说是赐给人们智慧和福运的大菩萨。
