Rje btsun sgrol ma, meaning Venerable mother of liberation), is an important female buddha in buddhism, especially revered in vajrayana buddhism and mahayana buddhism. 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, wisdom mother of the buddhas, compassionate activity of all the buddhas, tara the rescuer and her many aspects 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. In truth, she is the embodiment of our true nature, wisdom and compassion Meditating on tara helps us awaken to our innate buddha nature and cultivate her virtuous qualities Although she comes in many forms, she is typically depicted with a beautiful appearance, smiling, and adorned with a crown. The practice of tara meditation is common among tibetan buddhists, and her image is frequently found in temples and homes Devotees engage in rituals and prayers dedicated to tara, seeking her blessings for protection, guidance, and the alleviation of suffering.
Discover the 6 divine forms of tara, each representing compassion, protection, wisdom, and healing in tibetan 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 Known as a bodhisattva of compassion, as well as a tantric deity and mother goddess, it is said that tārā guards and protects her devotees their whole lives.
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