- Tara (Buddhism) - Wikipedia
Tara (Sanskrit: तारा, tārā; Standard Tibetan: སྒྲོལ་མ, dölma), Ārya Tārā (Noble Tara), also known as Jetsün Dölma (Tibetan: rje btsun sgrol ma, meaning: "Venerable Mother of Liberation"), is an important female Buddha in Buddhism, especially revered in Vajrayana Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism
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Tara, Buddhist saviour-goddess with numerous forms, widely popular in Nepal, Tibet, and Mongolia She is the feminine counterpart of the bodhisattva (“buddha-to-be”) Avalokiteshvara
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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
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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)
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She is known by endless names, but consistently as Tara, Arya Tara, and, in Tibetan, Jetsun Drolma She is simultaneously the spiritual child of Avalokiteshvara, born of tears of compassion, and the Mother of the very same Buddha
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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
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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
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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
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