Tara : the liberating power of the female Buddha : 22 meditations to heal ourselves and repair our world

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Author:

Wooten, Rachael H., 1946- author.

Publication Date:

2020

Publication Information:

Boulder, Colorado : Sounds True, 2020.

Physical Description:

viii, 311 pages ; 23 cm

ISBN:

9781683643883

Abstract:

"The female Buddhist deity Green Tara, known as the Mother of the Buddhas, is one of the most recognizable Buddhist icons. Chanting her mantra is said to dispel fears, eliminate obstacles, and bring swift help in times of need. In this unique book, Jungian analyst and interfaith activist Rachel Wooten, PhD, grants readers access to the psychological and spiritual assistance of each of the 21 Taras. A brief history of Tara is followed by a detailed discussion of the traditional practice offered in the book. On one level, chanting Tara's mantras is a prayer to her for help. On another level, it is a way to cultivate her enlightened qualities in ourselves. Even those who do not undertake Tara practice will find strength, encouragement, and healing in connecting to the compassionate, fierce, and fearless Tara within"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The origins of Tara : always in the body of a woman -- Calling on Tara -- Healing anger with red swift and courageous Tara -- Releasing the past with great white soothing Tara -- Golden colored Tara -- Yellow all-victorious Tara -- The red hum-sounding Tara -- The dark red victorious Tara -- Black Tara who destroys of all negativities -- The dark red destroying Tara -- White protecting Tara with the three jewels mudra -- The red influential Tara -- The orange poverty-removing Tara -- The golden good luck bringing Tara -- Red burning Tara -- Black wrathful Tara -- White soothing Tara -- Red all-knowing hum Tara -- Saffron Tara who moves the three worlds -- White poison removing Tara -- White Tara who removes all suffering -- Orange Tara who protects from all illnesses -- White Tara who fulfills all activities.

Personal Subject:

Tārā (Buddhist deity)

Subject Term:

Spiritual life -- Buddhism.

Language:

English

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