{"product_id":"ksitigarbha-bodhisattva-es-wd-kb-01","title":"Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva — Entry Collection | ES-WD-KB-01","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3\" data-collection=\"es\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__eyebrow\"\u003eENTRY COLLECTION · ES-WD-KB-01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__lead\"\u003eAn ES Collection Ksitigarbha piece made from a machine-moulded base and finished individually by hand. After production, the piece was included in a large-scale Buddhist prayer ceremony together with other devotional objects, adding a genuine religious context without turning the object into a supernatural promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__longform\"\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__object\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE OBJECT · ABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKsitigarbha · ES-WD-KB-01\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__object-copy\"\u003eAn ES Collection Ksitigarbha piece made from a machine-moulded base and finished individually by hand. After production, the piece was included in a large-scale Buddhist prayer ceremony together with other devotional objects, adding a genuine religious context without turning the object into a supernatural promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__story pdp-v3__story--es\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE PROCESS · WHY THIS PIECE IS DIFFERENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMachine-moulded, hand-painted, then included in a large prayer ceremony.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__story-copy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eES pieces begin with a \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003emachine-moulded\u003c\/strong\u003e form, providing a more consistent base structure. Colour and visible details are then finished by hand by workshop artisans or workers. After completion, the pieces are included together with other devotional objects during a \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003elarge-scale Buddhist prayer ceremony\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they remain present for collective prayers and blessing rites. This series therefore combines repeatable production with a real layer of hand finishing and religious context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__figure\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE FIGURE · ICONOGRAPHY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKsitigarbha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__figure-copy\"\u003eKsitigarbha is a compassionate bodhisattva widely represented in East Asian and Himalayan Buddhist traditions. He is often shown in the guise of a monk, carrying a staff and a wish-fulfilling jewel. Traditional narratives strongly associate him with beings facing the most difficult states of suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__symbols\"\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompassion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKsitigarbha is especially associated with beings in severe states of suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMonastic appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis shaved head and robes give him a distinctive visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStaff\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his customary attributes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWish-fulfilling jewel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA second characteristic symbol in Ksitigarbha imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__culture\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eCULTURAL BACKGROUND\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKsitigarbha in context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKsitigarbha developed into one of Buddhism’s most approachable bodhisattva figures because his vows are directed toward beings in difficult circumstances. Museum examples commonly show him as a monk holding a staff and jewel. This visual simplicity contrasts with highly ornamented bodhisattva imagery and makes his compassionate role immediately legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__making\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE MAKING · PROCESS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow this piece was completed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form was produced by machine moulding and then individually \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003ehand-painted\u003c\/strong\u003e by workshop artisans or workers. After finishing, ES pieces were placed together with other devotional objects during a \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003elarge-scale prayer ceremony\u003c\/strong\u003e for collective prayers and blessing rites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__details\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eDETAILS · INDIVIDUAL RECORD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecific to this object\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSKU\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eES-WD-KB-01\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCollection\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eES-WD\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFigure\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eKsitigarbha\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTechnique\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMachine-moulded base; hand-painted finish; included in a large-scale prayer ceremony\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__care\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eCARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep dry. Handle gently.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep dry and away from prolonged direct sunlight, high humidity and excessive heat. Dust gently with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Avoid alcohol, solvents, abrasive cleaners and direct contact with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TIBETAN SHAMBHALA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49939992019201,"sku":"ES-WD-KB-01","price":113.69,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/2740\/2753\/files\/ES-WD-KB-01-01-HERO_PASS_2026-08-17.png?v=1787223446","url":"https:\/\/tibetanshambhala.com\/products\/ksitigarbha-bodhisattva-es-wd-kb-01","provider":"Tibetan Shambhala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}