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GREEN TARA Green
Tara (Tibetan: drol ma, jang ku. English: the Green Saviouress), with
one face and two hands, the right is extended across the right knee
with the palm facing outward in the mudra (gesture) of generosity, holding
the stem of the utpala flower blossoming over the shoulder. The left
is held at the heart in the mudra of blessing while holding the stem
of an utpala flower blossoming at her left. The hair is tied in a topknot
with some falling loose. Green Tara wears a tiara & is adorned with
jewels, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. In the relaxed posture of
'royal ease' with the right leg extended, the left drawn up, she is
seated above a moon disc and lotus seat. Tara is a completely enlightened
buddha who had previously promised to appear, after enlightenment, in
the form of a female bodhisattva and goddess for the benefit of all
beings. Practiced in all Schools of Tibetan Buddhism her various forms
are found in all classes of tantra. The famous 10 syllable mantra and
short tantra, the 'Twenty-one Praises of Tara' spoken by Samantabhadra,
are memorized and popularly recited by all Tibetans from the time of
early childhood. The special activity of Tara is to protect from the
8 and 16 fears. Price: $595 US (plus shipping) email : tathagatagallery@hotmail.com |
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