White Tara is a female Buddha associated with Long Life. This Thangka is beautifully handpainted by the Master Thangka Artist in Newar style.
White Tara is a goddess which embodies the spirit of Compassion. She wears the Bodhisattva ornaments. A Bodhisattva vow is to continue to return to this world until the enlightenment of all sentient beings. Her love heals at the source of disease, bringing health, strength, longevity, and beauty.
The Seven Wisdom Eyes
White Tara has 7 eyes, 3 in her face and 4 on her hand palms and foot soles, as you can see in the thangka art.
White Tara Mantra
White Tara mantra is recited as
Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayur Punye Jnana Pushtim Kuru Ye Soha
This mantra is recited when someone is not well or needs more life energy.
The White Tara mantra has a number of variations, but a common one in its Sanskrit form is:
OM TARE TUTTARE TURE MAMA AYUH PUNYA JNANA PUSTIME KURU SVAHA.
