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Tara is the deeply loved goddess of unconditional compassion. She lovingly helps her devotees navigate the turbulent waters of life and guides them towards the shores of safety. 

 

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She commits herself to protectively watching over beings and unquestioningly frees them from afflictions. Her compassionate powers ensure longevity, freedom and peace.

According to a popular myth, Tara was born out of the tears shed by the great Lord of Compassion, when he witnessed the unending suffering of living beings. The merciful tears formed a lake upon which blossomed a lotus revealing the beautiful, benevolent Tara. Consoling the Lord of Compassion, Tara vowed to tirelessly deliver the world from misery.

  
       
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Above: Green Tara China, Tibeto-Chinese style, Ming dynasty, Yongle mark and period (1403–1424). The Berti Aschmann Foundation of Tibetan Art at the Museum Rietberg Zurich.
 
       
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