OLD GREEN TARA THANKA PAINTING

GREEN TARA Green Tara is the most famous female Buddha in the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon. She is also known as mother of all Buddha�s and is regarded the female manifestation of active compassion. Green Tara stretches out her foot and is therefore ready to step down and help all who call out for her or recite her mantra. She reaches out to grant all wishes and there are many stories of people that were saved form difficulties or fears when calling her name. She made the following adamantine vow: �until samsara is empty, I shall work for the benefit of all sentient beings in a women�s body.� She became one of the first enlightened women. (Mantra: OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA)