Tara

Also known as Green Tara, Syamatara, Mother of Liberation

The female bodhisattva of swift, responsive compassion, born from a lotus grown in a lake formed by Avalokiteshvara's tears.

How Green Tara was born from a lotus growing in a lake of tears wept by Avalokiteshvara, who despaired that suffering beings remained endless.

A short mantra invoking Green Tara, the swift, compassionate protector of Vajrayana Buddhism, chanted to dispel fear and obstacles.

A mantra invoking White Tara for long life, merit, wisdom, and well-being, widely chanted in Tibetan Buddhist practice.