Tara buddhism

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Dakini Mandarava http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandarava

"Tara's themes are Universal Unity, peace, cooperation, destiny, energy and spirituality. Her symbol is a star. In Hindu mythology, Tara is a star Goddess who encompasses all time and the spark of life. She extends this energy to us, fulfilling our spiritual hunger. In so doing, Tara strengthens our understanding of the Universe and its mysteries…

Great Indian teacher, Nagarjuna gives a detailed description of Green Tara in his work in the Tengyur.

The White Tara or “White Saioress” is said to have born from a tear of the Bodhisattva of compassion. She holds a very prominent position in Tibet. Here White Tara is seen seated on a lotus throne. Her body is white and she is seated in the Vajra posture. Her left hand, which is placed on her heart, holds the stem of a blossoming lotus beside her left shoulder. #Zen Buddhism#Tibetan Thangka#Buddhist Art

With Jason's kind permission, we are excerpting a chapter on Tara — a must read for the many devotees of Mother Tara.

[Note: After a year of doing the Green Tara practice during the pandemic, I have updated this story here.] In January, from his home in Dharamshala, the Dalai Lama told a group of Chinese Buddhists…