Jizo Ceremony for Deceased Children

In Japan, the Jizo Bodhisattva is a traditional ceremony that has been around since the Edo Period to honor and remember children who have passed away.

This modern version of the ceremony is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a child, particularly those lost in-utero through miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth, or within the first year.

The ceremony provides an opportunity to take time out from our busy lives to grieve, and by doing so together, we create a collective courage that can help to heal our grief.

References

• Jizo Ceremony for Deceased Children – September 16