History and Origin of White Tara in Buddhism

Tara, the feminine embodiment of Buddha, is believed to have emerged from a tear shed by Bodhisattva, symbolizing her connection to boundless compassion and generosity. In Sanskrit, the word Tara signifies ‘to cross’, which depicts her as the guiding force for beings while crossing the ocean of suffering to the shores of enlightened awakening. She is capable of swiftly bestowing blessings and protection to those navigating through the obstacles of life.

Ancient folktales narrate her as a revolutionary manifestation of Buddha, committed to guiding beings through the path of Samsara, the cycle of our existence. As the only female deity to do so, she is known to represent compassion with empowerment and unwavering determination. She enforces the essence of maternal nurture and protection in Buddhism.

The worship of White Tara dates back to the reign of the Tibetan King Songsten Gampo, whose wife, Princess Wengcheng from Tang China was worshiped as the manifestation of White Tara. She is regarded as one of the incarnations of Arya Tara, and is known as Dol-kar in Tibetan.

Symbolism, Iconography, and Mudra of White Tara in Thangka

The White Tara Thangka depicts an illuminous image of White Tara seated on a lotus throne with a graceful posture and adorned with traditional ornaments. Her right hand extends in the mudra of compassion, signifying her generosity to give her spiritual wisdom to all. Her left hand forms a protection mudra while holding a blooming lotus, depicting her maternal attribute to protect beings from dangers and sufferings of life.

White Tara’s seven eyes portray her awareness to all the miseries of humans, which allow her to swiftly bestow protection to her disciples. She departs innate wisdom through the eye on her forehead, and the eyes on her palms and feet are the doors of liberation from which she frees all humans from their miseries.

Her white form symbolizes the purity of her boundless compassion and radiance of her wisdom. It represents the oneness of all beings, and her undifferentiated compassion to all. The White Tara Thangka painting is a sacred portrayal of the revered deity in her truest form, making it a popular choice for meditative practices.

Artistry and Craftsmanship in White Tara Thangka

The White Tara Thangka art at BSTC has been made with precision and attention to details. The artwork is crafted using traditional method of thangka painting on a cotton or silk canvas. The dyes of the White Tara thangka comprise natural components, offering warm, earthy tones and rich variations. The artwork has been curated by our skilled artists using authentic techniques of White Tara Thangka painting. Precise attention has been given to outline proportionate symmetry of the deity and draw details and intricacies of the image of White Tara. The natural pigments of colors of White Tara thangka yield vibrant hues and shades, ensuring an elegant finish of the artwork.

Customize Your White Tara Thangka Purchase

At BSTC Thangka Store, we offer a variety of framing options suiting your aesthetic preferences. You can choose between wooden or silk borders with protective glass covering to ensure that the artwork remains preserved and cherished. The frame of White Tara thangka painting can be customized in the color and patterns aligning to your interests. Customers can choose the materials of White Tara thangka to be silk or cotton canvas, in addition to authentic gold and silver pigments for enhancement.

We value that your thangka purchase from BSTC is carefully packaged and shipped to our customers. We also offer options for additional protective covers and packaging tailored to your preferences to ensure greater preservation of the artwork.