PART THREE 21 Taras: Names, Mantra, Symbols, Qualities Flashcards
Tara 15
Sanskrit
TĀRĀ PRAŚĀNṬĪ
Tara 15
Tibetan
DRÖLMA RABZHIMA
The Perfectly Calm One

DRÖLMA RABZHIMA
(SKT. TĀRĀ PRAŚĀNṬĪ)
The Perfectly Calm One
Tārā 15
What is the enlighted activity of
Tārā 15: DRÖLMA RABZHIMA
“…alleviates the suffering of samsara by purifying our most entrenched mental obscurations and egregious negative karma.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 15: DRÖLMA RABZHIMA
Annointing Vase
with a narrow neck filled with purifying nectar
What are some key features of
Tārā 15: DRÖLMA RABZHIMA’s
appearance?
White in color
Smiling, Peaceful
Annointing Vase
Om Tāre Tuttāre Ture Sarva Pāpam Gate Gate Svāhā
DRÖLMA RABZHIMA
(SKT. TĀRĀ PRAŚĀNṬĪ)
The Perfectly Calm One
Tārā 15
Tara 16
Sanskrit
TĀRĀ VIDYĀMANTRA BALA PRAŚAMANĪ
Tara 16
Tibetan
DRÖLMA RIGNGAG TOBZHOMA
She Who Destroys the Power of Bad Intentions

DRÖLMA RIGNGAG TOBZHOMA
(SKT. TĀRĀ VIDYĀMANTRA BALA PRAŚAMANĪ)
She Who Destroys the Power of Bad Intentions
Tārā 16
What is the enlighted activity of
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.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 16: DRÖLMA RIGNGAG TOBZHOMA
Double Vajra
What are some key features of
Tārā 16: DRÖLMA RIGNGAG TOBZHOMA’s
appearance?
Dark Red in color
Fierce
Double Vajra
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
Tara 17
Sanskrit
SKT. TĀRĀ APRAMEYĀKRAMAṆĪ
Tara 17
Tibetan
DRÖLMA PAGME NÖNMA
Tārā Who Stops Countless Invading Forces

DRÖLMA PAGME NÖNMA
Tārā Who Stops Countless Invading Forces
(SKT. TĀRĀ APRAMEYĀKRAMAṆĪ)
TĀRĀ 17
What is the enlighted activity of
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.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 17: DRÖLMA PAGME NÖNMA
golden stupa
symbolizing the enlightened mind of the Buddha
What are some key features of
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
“…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
“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
“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
“…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