White Tara
White Tara in Snow Mountains
White Tara
White Tara
White Tara
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It is believed that, Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig), the Buddha of Compassion, looked down upon the earth and was so moved by the extent of suffering he observed that tears of compassion flowed down his cheeks and created a pool. From this pool Tara was born, rising from a blooming lotus as the embodiment of love and compassion. Tara is a female Boddhisattva, and she has many forms, perhaps most commonly known are the White Tara and Green Tara. The White Tara, specifically, is associated to long life and removal of obstacles, both in the mind (considered the root of all suffering) and in the body (such as life threatening illness). She is also known as The Seven Eyed Goddess. With these numerous eyes she is able to perceive the suffering of all beings. The two eyes on either side of her nose allow her to see the suffering that is apparent. The third eye (on the forehead) allows her to see all suffering that is spiritual. The eyes on the palm of each hand allow her to see suffering that is inherent in action. The eyes on the soles of her feet allow her to all suffering viewed as progress. White Tara is represented as a full-bodied, mature woman. Her white color potrays purity. She sits in the full lotus position, representing meditation, peacefulness and calm. She is adorned with silks. Her right hand makes the Varada or boon-granting mudra which symbolizes charity and compassion. It is the mudra of the accomplishment of the wish to devote oneself to human salvation. Her left hand is held in the protection mudra while also holding the Utpala (a three-bloomed flower that symbolizes Tara as the essence of the three Buddhas). The White Tara Mantra The mantra of the White Tara is typically chanted with someone specific in mind and is thought to bring healing and longevity. Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayuh Punya Jñana Pustim Kuru Svaha Pronounced: Om Taray Tootaray Tooray Mama Ahyur Poonyay Gnyana Pushting Kooroo Swahah Click here to here buy our White Tara Mantra chant. It is often best not to translate a mantra into simple words, as it is difficult to capture the essence of the mantra. But, for those of us who like to know what we're saying, a loose translation of the White Tara Mantra is as follows: Om - this is the ultimate unifying sound. Believed to embody the entire universe. Mama - mine Ayuh - long life Punya - the merit that comes when one lives life ethically Jnana - wisdom Pushtim - means wealth or abundance Kuru - do it, or make it so Svaha - hail So, loosely translated, the mantra is a call for long life, wisdom and abundance. By chanting the Mantra, and or focusing on White Tara in meditation, by focusing on her image, we can come closer to her energies. We highly recommend our White Tara Jigsaw Puzzle Meditation Aid. This unique jigsaw puzzle helps to quite the mind, naturally induces a state of meditation and provides a beautiful White Tara image for focus. We also recommend our White Tara pendant. This pendant makes a great gift for anyone living with cancer or other life threatening condition. Click here to browse our Buddhaful products featuring Tara There are other forms of the Tara. Click below to find out more:
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