Tara
Tara is a Buddhist savior-goddess especially popular in Tibet, Nepal and Mongolia, where Tara is the most important deity. Her name is Sgrol-ma, meaning "she who saves" and the "mother of liberation". Tara is also worshipped in Hinduism as a manifestation of the Goddess Parvati.
In Buddhist tradition, Tara is actually much greater than a goddess - she is a female Buddha, an enlightened one who has attained the highest wisdom capability and compassion. She is also associated with Kuan Yin, the great Chinese goddess of compassion. According to Buddhist tradition, Tara was born out of the tears of compassion of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. It is said that he wept as he looked upon the world of suffering beings and his tears formed a lake in which a lotus sprung up. When the lotus opened, the goddess Tara was revealed.
White Tara embodies Grace and Serenity and the Love of a Mother for her Child; Green Tara embodies Activity. Together, they represent Boundless Compassion that is active in the world both Day and Night.
White Tara is often prayed to for improving health, healing and for longevity. She offers healing to our wounds, whether it is our bodies or our minds that have been hurt. White Tara has 7 eyes with an eye in her forehead, and one on each hand and foot, symbolizing her compassionate vigilance to see all suffering of the world. Her left hand is in the protective mudra and her right in the wish-granting mudra. In her left hand she usually holds a stem of the Utpala Lotus flower with 3 blossoms. One blossom is represented as a seed, a second as ready to bloom, and the third in full bloom. These represent the Buddhas of the past, future and present. Adopted by Buddhism, she became the most widely revered deity in the Tibetan pantheon. Her name in Tibetan is Sgrol-ma, or Dolma, which means "she who saves".
Green Tara has green skin, and She has a specific posture that distinguishes Her from other Taras and other Female Deities. You will find Green Tara with Her right hand in the giving mudra of Generosity and Her left hand holding a blue lotus flower. A mudra is a symbolic hand gesture, while the lotus is a reminder that there is beauty within even the darkest of times. Most notably, Green Tara has her right leg outstretched, ready to spring into action.
Tibetans pray to the Green Tara to overcome Physical, Mental or Emotional Blockages, although it can also be used for Blockages in relationships. It
She is always available to help and assist anyone in need. It is said that you can simply call out Her name or Her mantra, "Om Tare Tu Tare Ture Swaha".
Green Tara helps to release Hope for a Particular Outcome and bring the Energy back to Yourself, generating inner peace and clarity.
