Thangka Description
Material: Hand painted in Nepal on canvas with Silk brocade
Painting L x H: 14 x 20 inches
Scroll L x H: 27 inches @ widest x 36 inches
- White Tara is the female Bodhisattva of compassionate activity
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She is associated with maternal compassion and healing
- She has 7 eyes; in the palms of her hands and on the soles of her feet, as well as in the center of her forehead, representing her power to see those who are suffering and offer her assistance
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Her left hand is in the protective mudra and her right in the varada wish-granting mudra
- Her yogic method promotes health and extending one's lifespan
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White Tara is particularly effective in Mahayana Buddhism for long life and healing practice
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