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Tara (Buddhism)
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Tara, Ārya Tārā, also known as Jetsün Dölma, is an important figure in Buddhism, especially revered in Vajrayana Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism. She appears as a female bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, and is considered to be the consort or shakti (power) of Avalokiteshvara. Tārā is also known as a saviouress who hears the cries of beings in saṃsāra and saves them from worldly and spiritual danger.
13th century Tibetan painting of Green Tara, considered to be the main form of the deity
13th century Tibetan painting of Green Tara, considered to be the main form of the deity
Three Taras at Ellora Caves, Cave number 12
Three Taras at Ellora Caves, Cave number 12
Green Tara attended by White Tara and Cintamani Tārā (Yellow Tara). Madhya Pradesh, Sirpur, c. 8th century.
Green Tara attended by White Tara and Cintamani Tārā (Yellow Tara). Madhya Pradesh, Sirpur, c. 8th century.
Tara image from Nepal, 10th century
Tara image from Nepal, 10th century
Bodhisattva
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In Buddhism, a bodhisattva or bodhisatva is a person who is on the path towards bodhi ('awakening') or Buddhahood.
A relief depicting Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva in Plaosan temple, 9th century Central Java, Indonesia.
A relief depicting Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva in Plaosan temple, 9th century Central Java, Indonesia.
Probable early image of a bodhisattva (Bimaran casket, 50 CE)
Probable early image of a bodhisattva (Bimaran casket, 50 CE)
Gandharan relief depicting the bodhisattva (future Gautama Buddha) taking a vow at the foot of Dipankara Buddha, Art Institute of Chicago
Gandharan relief depicting the bodhisattva (future Gautama Buddha) taking a vow at the foot of Dipankara Buddha, Art Institute of Chicago
6th century painting of Maitreya, Kizil Caves, Cave 224
6th century painting of Maitreya, Kizil Caves, Cave 224