Tara
Deities

Tara

Status · Anusandhāna
Source · Uncited
Tradition · Buddhist
Period · Eternal

[BEGINNER] Tara is one of the most beloved and widely worshipped deities in Buddhism, revered as the "Mother of all Buddhas" and the embodiment of compassion in action. She is depicted as a graceful goddess in various forms, the most common being Green Tara (Syamatara) and White Tara (Sitatara). Green Tara sits in the lotus posture with one leg extended, ready to spring into action to help beings in distress — a visual representation of her active compassion. White Tara has seven eyes (two on he