PART THREE 21 Taras: Names, Mantra, Symbols, Qualities Flashcards by Jiyeon Van Slyke

Tara 15

Sanskrit

TĀRĀ PRAŚĀNṬĪ

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Tara 15

Tibetan

DRÖLMA RABZHIMA

The Perfectly Calm One

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DRÖLMA RABZHIMA

(SKT. TĀRĀ PRAŚĀNṬĪ)

The Perfectly Calm One

Tārā 15

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Tārā 15: DRÖLMA RABZHIMA

“…alleviates the suffering of samsara by purifying our most entrenched mental obscurations and egregious negative karma.”

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What symbol is upon the utpala flower of

Tārā 15: DRÖLMA RABZHIMA

Annointing Vase

with a narrow neck filled with purifying nectar

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What are some key features of

Tārā 15: DRÖLMA RABZHIMA’s

appearance?

White in color

Smiling, Peaceful

Annointing Vase

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Om Tāre Tuttāre Ture Sarva Pāpam Gate Gate Svāhā

DRÖLMA RABZHIMA

(SKT. TĀRĀ PRAŚĀNṬĪ)

The Perfectly Calm One

Tārā 15

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Tara 16

Sanskrit

TĀRĀ VIDYĀMANTRA BALA PRAŚAMANĪ

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Tara 16

Tibetan

DRÖLMA RIGNGAG TOBZHOMA

She Who Destroys the Power of Bad Intentions

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DRÖLMA RIGNGAG TOBZHOMA

(SKT. TĀRĀ VIDYĀMANTRA BALA PRAŚAMANĪ)

She Who Destroys the Power of Bad Intentions

Tārā 16

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Tārā 16: DRÖLMA RIGNGAG TOBZHOMA

“…she protects beings from adverse circumstances and the eight govercomes all bad intentions and negativities that come from the misuse of the power of speech. In particular, with the seed syllable HUNG, she shatters the very source of bad intentions, ego clinging, which intoxicates beings like an evil spell.”

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What symbol is upon the utpala flower of

Tārā 16: DRÖLMA RIGNGAG TOBZHOMA

Double Vajra

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Tārā 16: DRÖLMA RIGNGAG TOBZHOMA’s

appearance?

Dark Red in color

Fierce

Double Vajra

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Om Tāre Tuttāre Ture Tram Du Trina Tram Du Phat Svāhā

DRÖLMA RIGNGAG TOBZHOMA

(SKT. TĀRĀ VIDYĀMANTRA BALA PRAŚAMANĪ)

She Who Destroys the Power of Bad Intentions

Tārā 16

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Tara 17

Sanskrit

SKT. TĀRĀ APRAMEYĀKRAMAṆĪ

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Tara 17

Tibetan

DRÖLMA PAGME NÖNMA

Tārā Who Stops Countless Invading Forces

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DRÖLMA PAGME NÖNMA

Tārā Who Stops Countless Invading Forces

(SKT. TĀRĀ APRAMEYĀKRAMAṆĪ)

TĀRĀ 17

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Tārā 17: DRÖLMA PAGME NÖNMA

“…eradicates all forms of violence and cruelty, thus she is known as the “Tara of Nonviolence.” In particular, she protects against incoming negative energies such as thieves, hunters, and invading forces, bringing all beings to peace and safety.”

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What symbol is upon the utpala flower of

Tārā 17: DRÖLMA PAGME NÖNMA

golden stupa

symbolizing the enlightened mind of the Buddha

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Tārā 17: DRÖLMA PAGME NÖNMA’s

appearance?

Golden Red, like the rising sun

Peaceful, strong

Victory banner

Om Tāre Tuttāre Ture Hūṃ Hūṃ Bam Ho Svāhā

DRÖLMA PAGME NÖNMA

(SKT. TĀRĀ APRAMEYĀKRAMAṆĪ)

Tārā Who Stops Countless Invading Forces

TĀRĀ 17

Tara 18

Sanskrit

SKT. TĀRĀ MAHĀMĀYŪRĪ

Tara 18

Tibetan

DRÖLMA MAJA CHENMO

Tārā the Great Peacock Goddess

DRÖLMA MAJA CHENMO

(SKT. TĀRĀ MAHĀMĀYŪRĪ)

Tārā the Great Peacock Goddess

Tara 18

What is the enlighted activity of Tārā 18: DRÖLMA MAJA CHENMO

## Footnote *"...protects all beings - particularly children - and the environment from poison and pollution. Healing light emanates from her body and the full moon on her lotus flower, completely removing all poisons from the environment and from sentient beings."*

What symbol is upon the utpala flower of Tārā 18: DRÖLMA MAJA CHENMO

full moon marked with a rabbit *which symbolizes self-arisen wisdom that is full, constant and luminous, free from ebbs and flows, from transitions and change*

What are some key features of Tārā 18: DRÖLMA MAJA CHENMO's appearance?

White like the color of a glacier mountain, touched by the autumn full moon Peaceful Full moon marked with a rabbit

**Om Tāre Tuttāre Ture Sarva Visha Tāra Phaṭ Svāhā**

DRÖLMA MAJA CHENMO Tārā the Great Peacock Goddess (SKT. TĀRĀ MAHĀMĀYŪRĪ) Tara 18

Tara 19 *Sanskrit*

SKT. TĀRĀ SITĀTAPATRĀ or SKT. TĀRĀ AJITARĀJÑĪ

Tara 19 *Tibetan*

DRÖLMA DUGKARMO Tārā, Goddess of the White Parasol or DRÖLMA MIPHAM GYALMO Tārā, the Invincible Queen

DRÖLMA DUGKARMO (SKT. TĀRĀ SITĀTAPATRĀ) Tārā, Goddess of the White Parasol or DRÖLMA MIPHAM GYALMO (SKT. TĀRĀ AJITARĀJÑĪ) Tārā, the Invincible Queen TĀRĀ 19

What is the enlighted activity of Tārā 19: DRÖLMA DUGKARMO or DRÖLMA MIPHAM GYALMO

## Footnote *"With her majestic armor of joy and splendor, Tārā Dugkarmo protects beings from bad omens, nightmares, supernatural dangers, conflict, and misfortune – anything that destroys peace of mind and happiness. She also protects the Dharma and those who teach it from disputes and disharmony.*

What symbol is upon the utpala flower of Tārā 19: DRÖLMA DUGKARMO / DRÖLMA MIPHAM GYALMO

White parasol

What are some key features of Tārā 19: DRÖLMA DUGKARMO / DRÖLMA MIPHAM GYALMO's appearance?

White in color Peaceful White Parasol

**Oṃ TāreTuttāre Ture Hūṃ Hūṃ Phaṭ Phaṭ Rakṣa Rakṣa Māṃ Svāhā**

DRÖLMA DUGKARMO / DRÖLMA MIPHAM GYALMO Tara Who Brings About Auspiciousness TĀRĀ 19

Tara 20 *Sanskrit*

SKT. TĀRĀ ŚABARĪ

Tara 20 *Tibetan*

DRÖLMA RITRÖ LOMA GYÖNMA Noble Lady of Mountain Retreat, Clothed in Leaves

DRÖLMA RITRÖ LOMA GYÖNMA (SKT. TĀRĀ ŚABARĪ) Noble Lady of Mountain Retreat, Clothed in Leaves Tārā 20

What is the enlighted activity of Tārā 20: DRÖLMA RITRÖ LOMA GYÖNMA

## Footnote *"From the sun in her right eye shines forth powerful rays of golden sunlight which destroy all disease and epidemics. From the moon of her left eye, a rich stream of nectar descends, returning all beings to perfect health."*

What symbol is upon the utpala flower of Tārā 20: DRÖLMA RITRÖ LOMA GYÖNMA

zamatog *medicinal containter*

What are some key features of Tārā 20: DRÖLMA RITRÖ LOMA GYÖNMA's appearance?

Yellow red like saffron Peaceful Zamatog

**Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Nāma Tāre Mano Hara Hūṃ Hara Svāhā**

DRÖLMA RITRÖ LOMA GYÖNMA (SKT. TĀRĀ ŚABARĪ) Noble Lady of Mountain Retreat, Clothed in Leaves TĀRĀ 20

Tara 21 *Sanskrit*

TĀRĀ MĀRĪCĪ

Tara 21 *Tibetan*

DRÖLMA LHAMO ÖZER CHENMA Tārā, Goddess of Great Light Rays

DRÖLMA LHAMO ÖZER CHENMA (SKT. TĀRĀ MĀRĪCĪ) Tārā, Goddess of Great Light Rays TĀRĀ 21

What is the enlighted activity of Tārā 21: DRÖLMA LHAMO ÖZER CHENMA

## Footnote *"...protects our vitality and increases longevity. She is also renowned for protecting animals and travelers"*

What symbol is upon the utpala flower of Tārā 21: DRÖLMA LHAMO ÖZER CHENMA

Pair of golden fish *symbolize freedom from fear and danger of drowning in the ocean of saṃsāra*

What are some key features of Tārā 21: DRÖLMA LHAMO ÖZER CHENMA's appearance?

Rich white in color Peaceful Pair of golden fish

**Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Marīcyai Ce Bhrūṃ Nṝja Svāhā**

DRÖLMA LHAMO ÖZER CHENMA (SKT. TĀRĀ MĀRĪCĪ) Tārā, Goddess of Great Light Rays TĀRĀ 21