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| JizÃ
Â, or Ksitigarbha as he is known outside of Japan, is a Bodhisattva. As an enlightened follower of Buddhism, JizÃ
 helps others reach Paradise by finding peace in their own lives. His influence in Japan came with Buddhist teachings from China and Korea, which in turn originated from India. |
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