Why Buy Tara Thangka?

By displaying a Tara Thangka in your home or office, you can use it as a visual reminder to embody the virtuous qualities represented by Tara. Each time you look at the revered deity, it can reinforce your commitment to act with compassion and maintain balance in all aspects of your life.

Tara’s compassionate and nurturing nature is a powerful guide for everyday life. She embodies compassion and action, serving as an inspiration for how we can approach daily life. By meditating on the Tara Thangka in your living space, you create a constant reminder of these values.

Meditation on Tara teaches us to be more compassionate by responding to situations with kindness and empathy. It helps us improve our relationships by being more understanding and harmonious. Tara's energy reminds us to not only be compassionate but also take action to make a difference.

Different Collection of Tara Thangka

Tara Thangka comes in different hues and adornments with varying significance to practitioners. The variety of Tara Thangka available at BSTC includes:

1. Green Tara (Bhrikuti):  

Symbolizing active compassion and protection, Green Tara is often depicted with one leg extended. She is ready to leap to the aid of any living being. Green Tara is an important deity in Tibetan Buddhism, representing compassion, protection, and enlightened activity. Practitioners often buy Green Tara thangkas as they serve as focal points for meditation practices, helping them visualize the deity and her attributes.

2. White Tara (Sitatara):

Associated with longevity and healing, White Tara is depicted with a serene expression. She has extra eyes on her forehead, palms, and feet, representing her all-seeing nature and vigilance. In many Buddhist households, a White Tara thangka might be displayed in a place of honor, such as a meditation room or a prominent wall.

3. Red Tara (Kurukulla):

Embodying fierce compassion and magnetizing powers, Red Tara is invoked for her ability to attract and subdue harmful influences. Red Tara thangkas are also commonly found in the homes of people who believe in and practice Buddhism.

4. Yellow Tara (Ushnisha):

Symbolizing wealth and prosperity, the Yellow Tara is often invoked to remove obstacles and bestow material and spiritual abundance. Buddhism practitioners often hang Yellow Tara thangkas on their walls. For Buddhists, displaying a Yellow Tara thangka is seen as a way to invite her enlightened qualities and blessings into the home.

5. Blue Tara (Ekajati):

Representing the transformation of anger and wrathful protection. Blue Tara is depicted with a fierce face, signifying her power to destroy obstacles and ignorance.

6. Black Tara:

Often associated with power and overcoming fear, Black Tara is invoked for her ability to conquer dark forces and bring changes.

21 Taras

In addition to the main forms, Tara is also honored in 21 different aspects, each representing various qualities of her compassion and protection. These aspects are detailed in the "Praises to the 21 Taras," a traditional Buddhist mantra. Each of the 21 Taras has a unique color and set of attributes. Practitioners chant their praises to receive her blessings for protection, wisdom, compassion, and overcoming obstacles. These 21 forms are often depicted together in thangka paintings, showcasing Tara's diverse and all-encompassing compassionate nature.

Symbolism and Iconography of Tara Thangka

In Tara thangka, Tara is portrayed seated on a lotus throne, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. Her left-hand holds a blue lotus (utpala), symbolizing purity and power, while her right hand forms a mudra, symbolizing the granting of blessings and protection. Tara's peaceful expression embodies compassion and wisdom.

In Tara thangka, the colors play an important role. Green Tara is depicted in vibrant green, symbolizing active compassion and protection, while White Tara is portrayed in serene white tones, representing purity, longevity, and peace. The use of 24-karat gold highlights Tara's sacred nature. The details depicted in the thangka serve to deepen the practitioner's connection to their compassionate nature. This enhanced connection supports their meditation practice and brings blessings during their spiritual activities.

Artistry and Craftsmanship in Tara Thangka

BSTC Thangka Store employs traditional techniques of Tara thangka painting, ensuring authenticity and spiritual significance. The process starts with preparing the canvas using cotton or silk. Skilled artists sketch the deity with precision. Dyes of Tara thangka, made from natural pigments and minerals, are applied to achieve vibrant and lasting colors of Tara thangka. 24-karat gold leaf is often used for sacred highlights. 

The materials of Tara thangka include high-quality fabrics and authentic dyes. For preservation, the frame of Tara thangka can be customized, with options like traditional brocade borders and protective glass, ensuring both aesthetic beauty and longevity. These meticulous practices honor the ancient art form and its spiritual essence.

Customize Your Tara Thangka Purchase

For detailed customization of Tara thangkas, BSTC Thangka Store offers a range of options. Thangkas can be adorned with traditional brocade borders and packaged carefully for shipment worldwide. Materials like authentic gold and silver are used for highlights, enhancing the thangka's sacredness. Canvas choices include silk and cotton, each selected for durability and authenticity. Customers can personalize their thankas with specific colors and decorations, ensuring each piece meets spiritual and aesthetic preferences. BSTC Thangka Store ensures meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail in every custom order.