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Goddess Tara - The Star The most beloved figure in the
Tibetan pantheon of deities, the beautiful goddess Tara, (pronounced tah' rah) whose name in means
"Star," originated in Indian Hinduism as the Mother Creator, and her many
representations spread from Ireland to Indonesia under many different names. In
later Hindu scriptures, she is depicted as one of the eight major aspects of the Divine
Feminine Principle, a loving manifestation in contrast to the fearsome Kali.
Like a star that perpetually consumes its own energy, Tara represents the never-ending
desires that fuel all life.
Adopted by Buddhism from Hinduism by the 3rd century B.C. , Tara appears in Buddhism,
Jainism, and particularly, Tibetan Lamaism, as a complex array of manifestations: goddess
of ascetics and mysticism, mother creator, protectress of all humans as they cross the
sea of life.
As Mahatara, Great Tara, she is the supreme creator and mother of all the Buddhas and
bodhisattvas. As Green Tara, she is the consort of the Dhyani Buddha Amogasiddhi, and is
incarnated in all good women.
As White Tara, she rose from a lotus blooming in the lake that formed from the first
tear of compassion of great bodhisattva Avalokiteswara (whose human incarnation is the
Dalai Lama), and is considered his consort. It is important to remember that in Buddhism,
the male energy is potential only--latent and inactive. It is the female energy that
activates this potential into movement and creativity. (And you always wondered why a man
won't mow the lawn unless you light a fire under him!) Hence, Tara is the
energizer of Avalokiteswara, the bodhisattva of compassion.
Offered incarnation as a male, Tara refused, choosing to be ever incarnated as a
female. Tara is called upon in times of need to provide protection, and to help
steer a clear path through the dangers of ego and attachment.
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White Tara
The sublime Tibetan Goddess, who preserves physical life. She is
invoked for health, strength and longevity. White Tara is depicted
as a mature, wise woman.
White Tara is the patron goddess of Tibet.
6 inches tall
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Tibetan Goddess
Tara
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Her name means "The Star" because she is believed to lead her devotees through
the treacherous waters of life to safe harbor. Tara is the most beloved deity in the
Tibetan pantheon.
Lead-free pewter.
Approx 1 1/4" tall
CHM114PW
$4.99
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