Gods, Goddesses and Buddhist Tantra

White Tara

White Tara is the female deity of the Buddhist pantheon. White Tara was born from a tear of the Bodhisattva of compassion Avalokiteswora she holds a very prominent position in Tibet and Nepal. Tara is believed to protect the human beings while they crossing the ocean of existence. The practice of white tara is basically performed in to prolong life as well as for healing purpose.

White Tara Mantra
Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Mama Ayuḥ Punya Jñānā Puṣtiṃ Kuru Svāhā
(Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayuh Punya Jñana Pustim Kuru Svaha)

White Tara (Sitatara) is associated with long life. Her mantra is often chanted with a particular person in mind. She’s another representation of compassion, and she’s pictured as being endowed with seven eyes (look at the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and her forehead) to symbolize the watchfulness of the compassionate mind.

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