Rje btsun sgrol ma, meaning 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. Venerable mother of liberation), is an important female buddha in buddhism, especially revered in vajrayana buddhism and mahayana buddhism.
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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 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. Explore the history and importance of the buddhist deity tara to gain context for your tara meditation practice.
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. 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. 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
