The goddess Tara has many different traditions- she is a Hindu symbol of eternal light and love, a Buddhist goddess of compassion and teaching the wisdom of non-attachment, and a Tibetan goddess of love.

The name White Tara is Tibetan and represents the enlightened and liberating activity of all the Buddha’s. White Tara, the Mother of all Buddha’s, is known for her swiftness in responding to the prayers of those that evoke her name.

. Her enlightened vision and omniscient wisdom acknowledges all human experiences with ordinary and extraordinary means of perception.

She embodies the motherly aspect of universal compassion. With her third eye and eyes in each hand and foot, Tara sees beyond the mortal veil into eternity, gently reminding us that all things pass, and each moment is perfect.

White Tara meditation practice is said to grant health, long life, fearlessness, patience, and peace. White Tara teaches not to escape or retreat from personal problems, but rather to use compassion and love to embrace change for self and those around you. To recognise White Tara’s essence is to free self from self-serving thoughts and encourages acting selflessly and wisely for the benefit of all living beings. This is the Buddhist belief to achieve purity, fearlessness, peace and a long healthy life.

Her right hand is open towards us in the gesture (mudra) of supreme generosity, signifying her ability to fulfil our spiritual and material needs. She represents refuge, protection and purity.

Her compassion for living beings and her desire to save them from suffering is said to be stronger than a mothers love for her children.

White Tara meditation…Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama

Ayur Punye Jnana Pushtim Kuru Ye Soha