The Significance of the Black Tara Maa Statue

The Black Tara is one of the twenty-one forms of the Buddhist goddess Tara.

Her black color, does not symbolize evil but rather the void (Shunyata), from which all things originate and to which all things return. This represents the absolute, unchangeable nature of reality and her ability to cut through illusion.

The resin statue serves as a powerful focal point for meditation, invoking her fierce energy to help clear negativity and bring about spiritual strength.

Symbolic Placement

While devotional practices vary, the Black Tara statue is often placed in areas where spiritual growth and the clearing of obstacles are paramount. Traditional placement suggestions include:

• Near Entrances: To actively ward off negative energies entering a space.
• Meditation Altars (Northeast Sector): For spiritual growth and focus during practices aimed at purification and obstacle removal.
• Study or Work Areas: To combat distraction, mental blocks, and emotional turmoil that prevents focused work or study.

She is a reminder that compassion can be fierce, and transformation often requires a forceful, uncompromising spirit to cut through our limitations.