Rje btsun sgrol ma, meaning Venerable mother of liberation), is an important female buddha in buddhism, especially revered in vajrayana buddhism and mahayana buddhism. According to popular belief, she came into existence from a tear of avalokiteshvara, which fell to the ground and formed a lake. 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 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, wisdom mother of the buddhas, compassionate activity of all the buddhas, tara the rescuer and her many aspects 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
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. Tara is called the mother of liberation and the mother of all buddhas. she is the most revered and worshiped female figure in all sects of buddhism, especially in mahayana and vajrayana buddhism. Explore the history and importance of the buddhist deity tara to gain context for your tara meditation practice.
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