The 21 Taras (10 to 12)

10.

Homage To Tara JIGTEN SUMLÉ GYALMA

Victorious Over the Three Worlds, She Who Overpowers the Universe

OM TARE TUTTARE TURE LOKA PASHAM KURU SVAHA

JIGTEN SUMLÉ GYALMA is peaceful and red in color. Rainbow light emanates from her body and the victory banner upon her utpala flower, overpowering all the gods of the desire realm. She brings supreme joy to all beings. The mantra of her speech, endowed with the eight modes of laughter − HA HAA, HI HII, HE HAI, HO HAU − empowers all beings, setting them on the path of liberation.

Photo Credit: Alan Kozlowski

Photo Credit: Alan Kozlowski

11.

Homage To Tara NORTERMA

Bestowing Wealth and Removing Poverty

OM TARE TUTTARE TURE MAMA BASU PUSHTIM KURU SVAHA

NORTERMA is semi-wrathful and golden red in color. Her shower of blessings fills the entire world, completely liberating sentient beings from the suffering of poverty. Upon her utpala flower is a treasure vase that grants all wishes. The light of the syllable HUNG radiates from her body, speech, and mind, showering down all the wealth and glory of gods, nagas, and humans.

12.

Homage To Tara TASHI DÖNJÉ MA

Accomplishing Auspiciousness, Bringing Timely Seasons, Prosperity, and Harmony to the Land

OM TARE TUTTARE TURE MANGALAM SHRI MAHA PANI SVAHA

TASHI DÖNJÉ MA is peaceful and gold in color. A rain of nectar and auspicious symbols descends from her body, benefitting all beings, plants, and harvests, establishing the entire world in perfect balance and prosperity. Upon her utpala flower is an auspicious infinity knot. Atop her crown are Buddha Amitabha and a crescent moon. Light radiates from her body, the infinity knot, the crescent moon, and Buddha Amitabha.

Photo Credit: Alan Kozlowski