PART THREE 21 Taras: Names, Mantra, Symbols, Qualities Flashcards

1
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Tara 15

Sanskrit

A

TĀRĀ PRAŚĀNṬĪ

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Tara 15

Tibetan

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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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What is the enlighted activity of

Tārā 15: DRÖLMA RABZHIMA

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“…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

A

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?

A

White in color

Smiling, Peaceful

Annointing Vase

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Om Tāre Tuttāre Ture Sarva Pāpam Gate Gate Svāhā

A

DRÖLMA RABZHIMA

(SKT. TĀRĀ PRAŚĀNṬĪ)

The Perfectly Calm One

Tārā 15

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Tara 16

Sanskrit

A

TĀRĀ VIDYĀMANTRA BALA PRAŚAMANĪ

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Tara 16

Tibetan

A

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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What is the enlighted activity of

Tārā 16: DRÖLMA RIGNGAG TOBZHOMA

A

“…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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12
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What symbol is upon the utpala flower of

Tārā 16: DRÖLMA RIGNGAG TOBZHOMA

A

Double Vajra

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13
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What are some key features of

Tārā 16: DRÖLMA RIGNGAG TOBZHOMA’s

appearance?

A

Dark Red in color

Fierce

Double Vajra

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Om Tāre Tuttāre Ture Tram Du Trina Tram Du Phat Svāhā

A

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

A

SKT. TĀRĀ APRAMEYĀKRAMAṆĪ

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Tara 17

Tibetan

A

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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What is the enlighted activity of

Tārā 17: DRÖLMA PAGME NÖNMA

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“…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

A

golden stupa

symbolizing the enlightened mind of the Buddha

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20
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What are some key features of

Tārā 17: DRÖLMA PAGME NÖNMA’s

appearance?

A

Golden Red, like the rising sun

Peaceful, strong

Victory banner

21
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Om Tāre Tuttāre Ture Hūṃ Hūṃ Bam Ho Svāhā

A

DRÖLMA PAGME NÖNMA

(SKT. TĀRĀ APRAMEYĀKRAMAṆĪ)

Tārā Who Stops Countless Invading Forces

TĀRĀ 17

22
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Tara 18

Sanskrit

A

SKT. TĀRĀ MAHĀMĀYŪRĪ

23
Q

Tara 18

Tibetan

A

DRÖLMA MAJA CHENMO

Tārā the Great Peacock Goddess

24
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A

DRÖLMA MAJA CHENMO

(SKT. TĀRĀ MAHĀMĀYŪRĪ)

Tārā the Great Peacock Goddess

Tara 18

25
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What is the enlighted activity of

Tārā 18: DRÖLMA MAJA CHENMO

A

“…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.”

26
Q

What symbol is upon the utpala flower of

Tārā 18: DRÖLMA MAJA CHENMO

A

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

27
Q

What are some key features of

Tārā 18: DRÖLMA MAJA CHENMO’s

appearance?

A

White like the color of a glacier mountain,
touched by the autumn full moon

Peaceful

Full moon marked with a rabbit

28
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Om Tāre Tuttāre Ture Sarva Visha Tāra Phaṭ Svāhā

A

DRÖLMA MAJA CHENMO

Tārā the Great Peacock Goddess

(SKT. TĀRĀ MAHĀMĀYŪRĪ)

Tara 18

29
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Tara 19

Sanskrit

A

SKT. TĀRĀ SITĀTAPATRĀ

or

SKT. TĀRĀ AJITARĀJÑĪ

30
Q

Tara 19

Tibetan

A

DRÖLMA DUGKARMO
Tārā, Goddess of the White Parasol

or

DRÖLMA MIPHAM GYALMO
Tārā, the Invincible Queen

31
Q
A

DRÖLMA DUGKARMO
(SKT. TĀRĀ SITĀTAPATRĀ)
Tārā, Goddess of the White Parasol

or

DRÖLMA MIPHAM GYALMO
(SKT. TĀRĀ AJITARĀJÑĪ)
Tārā, the Invincible Queen

TĀRĀ 19

32
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What is the enlighted activity of

Tārā 19: DRÖLMA DUGKARMO

or

DRÖLMA MIPHAM GYALMO

A

“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.

33
Q

What symbol is upon the utpala flower of

Tārā 19: DRÖLMA DUGKARMO
/ DRÖLMA MIPHAM GYALMO

A

White parasol

34
Q

What are some key features of

Tārā 19:

DRÖLMA DUGKARMO /
DRÖLMA MIPHAM GYALMO’s

appearance?

A

White in color

Peaceful

White Parasol

35
Q

Oṃ TāreTuttāre Ture Hūṃ Hūṃ Phaṭ Phaṭ Rakṣa Rakṣa Māṃ Svāhā

A

DRÖLMA DUGKARMO / DRÖLMA MIPHAM GYALMO

Tara Who Brings About Auspiciousness

TĀRĀ 19

36
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Tara 20

Sanskrit

A

SKT. TĀRĀ ŚABARĪ

37
Q

Tara 20

Tibetan

A

DRÖLMA RITRÖ LOMA GYÖNMA

Noble Lady of Mountain Retreat, Clothed in Leaves

38
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A

DRÖLMA RITRÖ LOMA GYÖNMA

(SKT. TĀRĀ ŚABARĪ)

Noble Lady of Mountain Retreat, Clothed in Leaves

Tārā 20

39
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What is the enlighted activity of

Tārā 20: DRÖLMA RITRÖ LOMA GYÖNMA

A

“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.”

40
Q

What symbol is upon the utpala flower of

Tārā 20: DRÖLMA RITRÖ LOMA GYÖNMA

A

zamatog

medicinal containter

41
Q

What are some key features of

Tārā 20: DRÖLMA RITRÖ LOMA GYÖNMA’s

appearance?

A

Yellow red like saffron

Peaceful

Zamatog

42
Q

Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Nāma Tāre Mano Hara Hūṃ Hara Svāhā

A

DRÖLMA RITRÖ LOMA GYÖNMA

(SKT. TĀRĀ ŚABARĪ)

Noble Lady of Mountain Retreat, Clothed in Leaves

TĀRĀ 20

43
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Tara 21

Sanskrit

A

TĀRĀ MĀRĪCĪ

44
Q

Tara 21

Tibetan

A

DRÖLMA LHAMO ÖZER CHENMA

Tārā, Goddess of Great Light Rays

45
Q
A

DRÖLMA LHAMO ÖZER CHENMA

(SKT. TĀRĀ MĀRĪCĪ)

Tārā, Goddess of Great Light Rays

TĀRĀ 21

47
Q

What is the enlighted activity of

Tārā 21: DRÖLMA LHAMO ÖZER CHENMA

A

“…protects our vitality and increases longevity. She is also renowned for protecting animals and travelers”

48
Q

What symbol is upon the utpala flower of

Tārā 21: DRÖLMA LHAMO ÖZER CHENMA

A

Pair of golden fish

symbolize freedom from fear and danger of drowning
in the ocean of saṃsāra

49
Q

What are some key features of

Tārā 21: DRÖLMA LHAMO ÖZER CHENMA’s

appearance?

A

Rich white in color

Peaceful

Pair of golden fish

50
Q

Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Marīcyai Ce Bhrūṃ Nṝja Svāhā

A

DRÖLMA LHAMO ÖZER CHENMA

(SKT. TĀRĀ MĀRĪCĪ)

Tārā, Goddess of Great Light Rays

TĀRĀ 21