- Tara | Description Facts | Britannica
Tara, Buddhist saviour-goddess with numerous forms, widely popular in Nepal, Tibet, and Mongolia She is the feminine counterpart of the bodhisattva (“buddha-to-be”) Avalokiteshvara
- Tara - Buddhism Guide
Tara or Arya Tara, also known as Jetsun Dolma, is a female Bodhisattva typically associated with Tibetan Buddhism She is the “mother of liberation”, and represents the virtues of success in work and achievements
- 21 Taras in the Narjuna, Atisha and Nyingma lineages: a profound . . .
Tara practice is among the most beautiful and inspiring practices in Mahayana Buddhism, but — why are there so many Taras? In every Mahayana tradition, there are many aspects or emanations of Tara — seemingly one for every fear or danger sentient beings face Is it because she is so beloved? Probably
- Tara: A Powerful Feminine Force in the Buddhist Pantheon
Tara is undoubtedly the most powerful female deity in the Buddhist pantheon Her name means “star” in Sanskrit and she is believed to possess the ability to guide followers, like a star, on their spiritual path
- Tara – Goddess of Compassion and Savior of the Suffering
Tara is a deity worshiped in Tibetan Buddhism that helps followers obtain enlightenment She is a Buddhist savior-goddess with numerous forms
- Tara - Prayers, Teachings and Practices
Tara is considered to be the mother of all the Buddhas, beloved for her swift compassionate activity that focuses on liberating beings from fear, anxiety, and danger
- Tara - New World Encyclopedia
Tārā (meaning "Star" or “Saviouress”), also known as Jetsun Dolma in Tibetan, is a popular female deity and Bodhisattva primarily worshiped in Tantrism or Vajrayana Buddhism Originally a Hindu goddess, Tārā was absorbed into the Buddhist pantheon during the sixth century C E and is represented in different forms in Buddhist iconography
- 21 Mother Taras - Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness . . .
Why are there so many forms of Tara? Why is the glorious saviour Bodhisattva Tara so diversified in appearance: peaceful, powerful, attractive, wrathful, and whirling with activity?
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