PART ONE 21 Taras: Names, Mantra, Symbols, Qualities Flashcards
Tara 1
Sanskrit
TĀRĀ TURAVĪRĀ
Tara 1
Tibetan
DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO
Tārā, the Swift Goddess
DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO
(SKT. TĀRĀ TURAVĪRĀ)
Tārā, the Swift Goddess
Tārā 1
What is the enlighted activity of
Tārā 1: DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO
“Swift like the wind, she liberates beings from suffering and protects them from fear.
She increases the awakened heart of Bodhicitta and removes obstacles.”
“…removing obstacles, bringing relief from suffering, and increasing love and compassion.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 1: DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO
White Conch
symbolizing the healing sound of the Dharma
that brings love, joy, and compassion to all beings
What are some key features of
Tārā 1: DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO’s
appearance?
Red in color
Semi-wrathful
White Conch
Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Bodhicitta Svāhā
DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO
(SKT. TĀRĀ TURAVĪRĀ)
Tārā, the Swift Goddess
Tārā 1
Tara 2
Sanskrit
TĀRĀ SARASVATĪ
Tara 2
Tibetan
DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA
Melodious One, the Treasure of Intelligence
DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA
(SKT. TĀRĀ SARASVATĪ)
Melodious One, the Treasure of Intelligence
TĀRĀ 2
What is the enlighted activity of
Tārā 2: DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA
“Swift, compassionate, and melodious,
Tārā Loter Yang Chenma
unlocks the treasures of music, art, wisdom, and knowledge.
The HRĪṂ syllable radiates wisdom light in all directions,
dispelling ignorance
and gathering back all wisdom and beauty.”
“…unlocking the treasures of music, art, wisdom, and knowledge for all beings without limit.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 2: DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA
Melong
“a mirror marked with the seed syllable HRĪṂ, which radiates light in all directions.”
“The HRĪṂ syllable radiates wisdom light in all directions,
dispelling ignorance and gathering back all wisdom and beauty.”
What are some key features of
Tārā 2: DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA’s
appearance?
White in color
“glows with the brilliant light of a hundred full autumn moons”
Peaceful
Melong marked with HRĪṂ
Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Prajñā Hrīṃ Hrīṃ Svāhā
DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA
(SKT. TĀRĀ SARASVATĪ)
Melodious One, the Treasure of Intelligence
TĀRĀ 2
Tara 3
Sanskrit
TĀRĀ PUṆYOTTAMADĀ
or VASUDHĀRĀ
Tara 3
Tibetan
DRÖLMA SERMO SÖNAM TOBKYE
Golden One Who Increases the Power of Merit
DRÖLMA SERMO SÖNAM TOBKYE
(SKT. TĀRĀ PUṆYOTTAMADĀ OR VASUDHĀRĀ)
Golden One Who Increases the Power of Merit
TĀRĀ 3
What is the enlighted activity of
Tārā 3: DRÖLMA SERMO SÖNAM TOBKYE
“…bestows both material and spiritual wealth. She increases merit
and prosperity for all beings without limit. She liberates beings through the Six Perfections
of generosity, discipline, patience, diligence, meditative stability, and wisdom.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 3: DRÖLMA SERMO SÖNAM TOBKYE
Wish Fulfilling Jewel
“that increases merit and prosperity.”
What are some key features of
Tārā 3: DRÖLMA SERMO SÖNAM TOBKYE’s
appearance?
Golden in color
“golden yellow like the light of the rising sun”
Peaceful
Wish fulfilling jewel
Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Mahā Punye Svāhā
DRÖLMA SERMO SÖNAM TOBKYE
(SKT. TĀRĀ PUṆYOTTAMADĀ OR VASUDHĀRĀ)
Golden One Who Increases the Power of Merit
TĀRĀ 3
Tara 4
Sanskrit
TĀRĀ UṢṆĪṢA VIJAYĀ
Tara 4
Tibetan
DRÖLMA TSUGTOR NAMGYALMA
Victorious Queen of Crowning Light
DRÖLMA TSUGTOR NAMGYALMA
(SKT. TĀRĀ UṢṆĪṢA VIJAYĀ)
Victorious Queen of Crowning Light
TĀRĀ 4
What is the enlighted activity of
Tārā 4: DRÖLMA TSUGTOR NAMGYALMA
“…bestows longevity and protects beings from taking rebirth in unfavorable circumstances”
“…protection from unvirtuous activities and disturbing emotions.”
“The healing nectar from her vase balances the energies of the five elements and revitalizes our life force.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 4: DRÖLMA TSUGTOR NAMGYALMA
Vase of Immortality
the healing nectar from her vase balances the energies of the five elements and revitalizes our life force
What are some key features of
Tārā 4: DRÖLMA TSUGTOR NAMGYALMA’s
appearance?
Golden in color
Peaceful
Vase of Immortality
Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Āyur Date Bhrūṃ Svāhā
DRÖLMA TSUGTOR NAMGYALMA
(SKT. TĀRĀ UṢṆĪṢA VIJAYĀ)
Victorious Queen of Crowning Light
TĀRĀ 4
Tara 5
Sanskrit
TĀRĀ KURUKULLĀ
Tara 5
Tibetan
DRÖLMA WANGDÜ RIGJÉ LHAMO
Magnetizing Goddess of Knowledge
TĀRĀ 5
DRÖLMA WANGDÜ RIGJÉ LHAMO
(SKT. TĀRĀ KURUKULLĀ)
Magnetizing Goddess of Profound Knowledge
TĀRĀ 5
What is the enlighted activity of
Tārā 5: DRÖLMA WANGDÜ RIGJÉ LHAMO
“…effortlessly accomplishes the four enlightened activities of pacifying, enriching, magnetizing, and destroying.”
“The red wisdom rays from her bow and arrow dispel ignorance and, in particular, arrogant pride.”
“She magnetizes the essence of everything that is beneficial.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 5: DRÖLMA WANGDÜ RIGJÉ LHAMO
Bow and Arrow
poised to shoot red wisdom light in all directions
What are some key features of
Tārā 5: DRÖLMA WANGDÜ RIGJÉ LHAMO’s
appearance?
Red in color
Joyful
(semi-wrathful/semi-peaceful)
Bow and Arrow
Om Tāre Tuttāre Ture Kuru Kulle Nṛja Svāhā
DRÖLMA WANGDÜ RIGJÉ LHAMO
(SKT. TĀRĀ KURUKULLĀ)
Magnetizing Goddess of Profound Knowledge
TĀRĀ 5
Tara 6
Sanskrit
TĀRĀ MAHĀBHAIRAVĀ
Tara 6
Tibetan
DRÖLMA JIGJE CHENMO
Tārā, The Great Fierce One
DRÖLMA JIGJE CHENMO
(SKT. TĀRĀ MAHĀBHAIRAVĀ)
Tārā, The Great Fierce One
TĀRĀ 6
What is the enlighted activity of
Tārā 6: DRÖLMA JIGJE CHENMO
“overcomes all inner and outer negative forces. Wisdom flames spark from her phurba, subduing negativity and removing mental disturbances such as confusion, mental illness, and memory loss.”
- social justice, fighting injustice
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 6: DRÖLMA JIGJE CHENMO
Black Phurba
a ritual implement used in subduing, dispells and neutralizes,
illiminates obstruction, sparks wisdom flames
What are some key features of
Tārā 6: DRÖLMA JIGJE CHENMO’s
appearance?
Dark red in color
Fierce, Wrathful
Black Phurba
Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Sarva Vighnān Baṃ Hūṃ Phaṭ Svāhā
DRÖLMA JIGJE CHENMO
(SKT. TĀRĀ MAHĀBHAIRAVĀ)
Tārā, The Great Fierce One
TĀRĀ 6
Tara 7
Sanskrit
TĀRĀ APARADHṚṢYĀ
Tara 7
Tibetan
DRÖLMA ZHENGYI MITUBMA
Unconquerable (Unassailable) Fierce One Who Dispels Wars and Natural Disasters
DRÖLMA ZHENGYI MITUBMA (SKT. TĀRĀ APARADHṚṢYĀ)
Unconquerable (Unassailable)Fierce One Who Dispels Wars and Natural Disasters
TĀRĀ 7
What is the enlighted activity of
Tārā 7: DRÖLMA ZHENGYI MITUBMA
“…true love and compassion manifesting as limitless, unbridled protective power.”
“…helps us to see and heal the inner and outer machinations (thrul khor) that cause imbalance in ourselves and in the world”
“…destroys all internal artifices of negative mental and emotional states”
“…vanquishes the external artifices of machineries of war, such as weapons of mass destruction.”
“…pacifies natural disasters such as storms, lightning, earthquakes, and hurricanes.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 7: DRÖLMA ZHENGYI MITUBMA
Sword blazing with wisdom flames
destroys all internal and external artifices
What are some key features of
Tārā 7: DRÖLMA ZHENGYI MITUBMA’s
appearance?
Dark Blue in color
Fierce, wrathful
Sword flaming blazing with wisdom flames
Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Vajra Ta Ka Ha Na Li Ca Phaṭ Svāhā
DRÖLMA ZHENGYI MITUBMA (SKT. TĀRĀ APARADHṚṢYĀ)
Unconquerable (Unassailable) Fierce One Who Dispels Wars and Natural Disasters
TĀRĀ 7
