White Tara of Compassion

White Tara of Compassion Thangka is hand-painted in Nepal using natural colors. It is painted on cotton canvas. Pure, truthful, strong, transcending are some of the attributes which describe White Tara's energy.

Gesture and Posture of White tara

She is seated 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