Shayama Tara Tibetan Thangka Art is handpainted on cotton canvas. White Tara is the mother of all Buddhas, also known as the Female Buddha and the goddess of compassion and healing of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Gesture and Posture of White tara
She is depicted seating in lotus position with the soles of her feet pointing upward.
Her left-hand holds a beautiful blue lotus flower and her right hand is extended to her knee in the mudra of compassion.
She has seven eyes symbolizing her power to see human afflictions. The name Tara means “the one who saves” and she has the power to alleviate people from suffering.
Another power of White Tara is to generate energy for good health and longevity.
To present a newborn baby with a thangka painting of White Tara is considered to bring good fortune and wish a long life ahead.
The mantra of White Tara
Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayur Punye Jnana Pushtim Kuru Ye Soha
