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  1. Tara (Buddhism) - Wikipedia

    Tara (Buddhism) ... 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 …

  2. Tara | Description & Facts | Britannica

    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.

  3. Tara Mother of the Buddhas special features Green Tara and her aspects

    Tara, Wisdom Mother of the Buddhas, Compassionate Activity of all the Buddhas, Tara the Rescuer and her many aspects. In-depth features on Enlightened Tara.

  4. Tara - World History Encyclopedia

    Aug 9, 2021 · 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 …

  5. The History and Importance of Tara | Namchak Community

    Explore the history and importance of the Buddhist deity Tara to gain context for your Tara meditation practice.

  6. Tara: A Powerful Feminine Force - Scripps College

    Oct 11, 2022 · 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 …

  7. Tara - Lion's Roar

    Tara is a deity revered as a female bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism who symbolizes the feminine element of compassion as well as general success and achievement.

  8. Tara - New World Encyclopedia

    Originally a Hindu goddess, Tārā was absorbed into the Buddhist pantheon during the sixth century C.E. and is represented in different forms in Buddhist iconography. Known as a Bodhisattva of …

  9. Introduction to Tārā - Lotsawa House

    Tārā is among the most venerated female deities in the Buddhist world, particularly within Tibetan Buddhism, where she occupies a central position in both liturgical and devotional practice.

  10. Tara: Overview, Context & Key Ideas — Key Facts — Key Facts

    Mar 9, 2019 · 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 …