A hinoki-wood statue of Kokuzo Bosatsu (Akasagarbha), made in an intentionally antique style with a calm, dignified presence.
This piece is titled “Gumonjiho,” referencing the long-established Kokuzo Gumonji practice associated with the young Kobo Daishi (Kukai) at sites such as Mount Tairyu (Awa) and Muroto-zaki (Tosa), where Kokuzo Bosatsu is honored as the principal image.
About this piece
Carved from hinoki (Japanese cypress), this statue is finished to evoke the patina and atmosphere of older devotional sculpture. The model follows the established Japanese iconographic tradition for Kokuzo Bosatsu as seen in temple imagery and practice lineages connected to the Kokuzo Gumonjiho, a form that developed and was maintained within esoteric Buddhist schools and their commissioned images for training and veneration.
Cultural note
In Japan, Buddhist images are generally approached as objects of reverence (sonzō), whether in a temple setting or a home altar. Kokuzo Bosatsu is widely regarded as a bodhisattva connected with wisdom and the vastness of the “storehouse” of virtue, and is especially known through the Gumonji practice in Shingon-related traditions. A respectful approach is to place the statue in a clean, settled spot, orient it thoughtfully (often at or above eye level when seated), and handle it with clean hands and a calm intention; many people avoid placing such images directly on the floor or in areas associated with disorder.
Details
- Size: 230(H) × 100(W) × 100(D) mm
- Weight: 220 g
- Material: Hinoki (Japanese cypress)
- Origin: TBD
Placement & care
- Place on a stable surface in a clean, quiet area where it won’t be easily bumped.
- Avoid direct sunlight, high heat, or rapid humidity changes to help protect the wood.
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth; avoid chemical cleaners or wet wiping.
- If displaying with other items, give the statue a dedicated space and avoid crowding it with unrelated objects.
Shipping Timeline
- This product can take up to 10–45 days to ship.
