" Tara or
Arya Tara, is a female Buddha known for compassion, long life, healing
and serenity; also known as The Wish-fulfilling Wheel, or Cintachakra.
Tara is seen in many forms; the 2 most popular being Green Tara &
White Tara.
The name Tara means 'star', therefore I have depicted a star shaped
Lotus flower in the upper left corner & she is also sprinkling
gold stars into the rainbow, which represents Tara assisting with
the hopes & dreams of Mankind. The Lantern which is creating the
rainbow shines the light of the Goddess down to earth.
The Pink Lotus flowers at her feet represent the highest spirtiual
status possible, & also the way in which Tara was introduced to
me. The flowers are in 3 stages of growth, seed, bud & blossom
to represent past, present & future. The red of her skirt represents
the colour of creation, & feminine power.
Tara is the Goddess of compassion & traditionally has seven eyes
with which to see all the suffering in the world, four of which can
be seen here. (2 in the usual place, 1 on the forehead & 1 in
the palm of her hand. The other 3 are on her opposite hand & the
soles of her feet)
Butterflies not only symbolise freedom & creativity, but they,
along with the Dragonflies are a personal symbol within my life.
Below the painting I have written a traditional meditation chant to
call upon Tara."
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