- Tara (Buddhism) - Wikipedia
Tara (Sanskrit: तारा, tārā; Standard Tibetan: སྒྲོལ་མ, dölma), Ārya Tārā (Noble Tara), also known as Jetsün Dölma (Tibetan: rje btsun sgrol ma, meaning: "Venerable Mother of Liberation"), is an important female Buddha in Buddhism, especially revered in Vajrayana Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism
- 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
- What Does the Name Tara Mean? Origins and Symbolism Explained
Whether inspired by mythological figures, natural landmarks, or spiritual symbolism, the name Tara resonates with a sense of strength, grace, and serenity Exploring the meaning of Tara reveals fascinating insights about its origins and the values it represents It transcends geographic boundaries, appearing in Irish folklore, Hindu mythology, and even Buddhist traditions
- Tara - World History Encyclopedia
In Buddhism, Tara is a savior deity (savioress) who liberates souls from suffering She is recognized as a bodhisattva ("essence of enlightenment") in Mahayana Buddhism and as a buddha and the mother of buddhas in Esoteric Buddhism, particularly Vajrayana Buddhism (also known as Tibetan Buddhism)
- Tara: A Powerful Feminine Force - Scripps College
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
- The History and Importance of Tara | Namchak Community
Explore the history and importance of the Buddhist deity Tara to gain context for your Tara meditation practice
- Tara Mother of the Buddhas special features Green Tara and her aspects
Tara, Wisdom Mother of the Buddhas, Compassionate Activity of all the Buddhas, Tara the Rescuer and her many aspects In-depth features on Enlightened Tara
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Tara Reid continues to speak out after being transported from a Rosemont, Illinois hotel on a stretcher on November 23 — an incident she has attributed to being drugged by a stranger But
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