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 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.
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
In tibetan buddhism, green tara —known in sanskrit as tārā—stands out as the swift‑acting goddess of compassion, revered for her power to relieve fears, grant protection, and guide practitioners toward freedom. Explore the history and importance of the buddhist deity tara to gain context for your tara meditation practice. In the traditional pantheon of vajrayana and mahayana buddhism, tara is the feminine buddhist deity of compassion and wisdom She appears as the female consort of avalokiteshwara and exists in eternal enlightenment to save all beings from the afflictions in life.
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