Green Tara Maa: The Swift Saviouress, Mother of All Buddhas

Embrace the radiant compassion and swift wisdom of Green Tara Maa, a beloved and revered female Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism. Known as the “Mother of All Buddhas,” Green Tara embodies active compassion, fearlessness, and the immediate willingness to help beings overcome suffering and obstacles.

Her Divine Essence

Green Tara is depicted in a posture of readiness – her right leg extended as if about to rise, and her left leg tucked in a meditative pose. This unique posture symbolizes her commitment to both meditative realization and active engagement in the world to relieve suffering.

• Color of Action: Her vibrant green skin represents her swift action and ability to immediately come to the aid of those who call upon her. It also symbolizes growth, vitality, and enlightenment.
• Mudras of Generosity & Protection: Her right hand often rests on her right knee in the mudra of supreme generosity (Varada Mudra), offering boons and protection. Her left hand is raised to her heart in the gesture of granting refuge and fearlessness (Abhaya Mudra).
• Lotus Flower: She typically holds a blue lotus (utpala) in her left hand, symbolizing purity, power, and spiritual awakening.

Benefits of Invoking Green Tara Maa

Devotees invoke Green Tara for a multitude of reasons, finding solace and strength in her boundless compassion:

• Overcoming Obstacles: She is renowned for her ability to swiftly remove fears, dangers, and hindrances on one’s spiritual and worldly paths.
• Protection: Green Tara protects against both internal (anger, ignorance, attachment) and external dangers.
• Granting Wishes: Many pray to her for success in endeavors, for health, wealth, and to find true love or meaningful relationships.
• Cultivating Compassion: Meditating on or visualizing Green Tara helps practitioners to cultivate their own innate qualities of compassion, kindness, and altruism.

Bring Her Grace into Your Space

Whether through a beautifully crafted figurine, a vibrant thangka painting, or simply a heartfelt invocation, inviting Green Tara Maa into your home or meditation space serves as a constant reminder of active compassion, strength, and the promise of swift assistance on your journey. She encourages us to act with wisdom and empathy in all aspects of life.