Green Tara
Samaya Tara, popularly known as Green Tara. She is represented in a royal ease posture with her left leg bent her left leg overstepping the main lotus and resting on a blue lotus ready to get up and offer assistance to those in need. She is portrayed with maroon Buddhist robes and jewelry. The earrings represent patience, understanding, and renunciation. The diadem with five jewels represents the transmutation of the five delusions into the Five Buddha Wisdoms. She is shown with a benevolent countenance seated upon a white moon disk which is associated with special restorative nectar associated with the naval chakra center. In Buddhists, the moon symbolizes the wisdom aspect which when coupled with compassion leads to Sakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment. Her right hand is gracefully lowered in Varada mudra, the boon-granting gesture.
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Iconography
Green Tara's special lotus is the blue lotus or 'night lotus' which she bears in both hands. The word utpala means to 'burst open'. Her left-hand holds a stem with an open blooming flower and an unopened bud. The bent lower part of the stem represents the root. The open blossom represents the present and also the present Buddha; the bud represents the future and also Buddhas yet to be born. The future here also refers to a safe journey's end and future well-being. Her right-hand wisdom hand is in the gesture of giving refuge. The third finger touches the thumb to create a circle representing the union of wisdom and compassion, and the three extended fingers symbolize the Three Jewels of Buddhism a. The Buddha State b. The Body of Teachings. The Principles of the Universe The same hand holds the stem of a blue lotus representing her willingness to assist. The closed blossom in her right hand represents the past and also the Buddhas of the past. Green Tara is shown in a place of paradise called Khadiravani where she Tara dwells. Khadiravani is described as a great mountain kingdom with many trees, flowers, and animals (not shown). 3 rainbow tails emanate from her outer aureole. The crescent moon and sun symbolize the union of male and female ubiquitous in Tantric art.
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The seventy-two golden lines represent psychic energy channels emanating from her body and her central psychic channel running up her spinal column. Each one signifies a thousand as there are traditionally seventy-two thousand channels. The gold lines alternate between wiggly and straight to represent the two main psychic channels running up the central channel that entwine to create the interlocking 'snaking' caduceus to which the energy channels are connected. The trees in the foreground are the Ashoka Tree. The word Ashoka means 'without sorrow' and is the tree linked to the Vedic God of love and sexual union Kamadeva. Apparently, the tree blossoms when a virtuous lady touches it.
Commentary
The word Tara means the one who saves. The word Tara is derived from the root tri meaning to cross and in context is taken to mean the one who helps people to cross the Ocean of Existence and Suffering. Green Tara is also called 'dark' Tara or more directly Shyama Tara. Green Tara is associated with the Amoghasiddhi who is also green and the north-facing Meditation who is head of the action family. Her willingness to help others is shown by her body posture with one foot ready so that she can rise to offer assistance. Like WhiteTara, she was born of the tears of compassion of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, resulting from the extreme state of sadness he experienced when observing the continuing ceaseless suffering which he sought to end.
Wall Hanging : About Wall Hanging
Wall hangings with Buddhist motifs are a beautiful and meaningful way to add a touch of spirituality and cultural richness to your home or office decor. These wall hangings come in a variety of materials, including wood and metal, and feature intricate designs that are inspired by Buddhist art and symbolism.
Wooden wall hangings are typically made from high-quality, sustainably sourced wood, such as teak or mahogany. These hangings are often carved with intricate designs and feature images of Buddha, bodhisattvas, or other important figures in the Buddhist tradition. They can be hung on the wall using a hook or string and add a touch of natural warmth and texture to any space.
Metal wall hangings are also popular and come in a variety of styles and finishes, such as brass, bronze, or copper. These hangings are often crafted with a high level of detail and feature intricate designs that are inspired by Buddhist art and symbolism. They can be hung on the wall using a hook or bracket and add a touch of elegance and shine to any space.
Buddhist wall hangings often feature symbols and motifs that have deep spiritual significance in the Buddhist tradition, such as the lotus flower, the eight auspicious symbols, or the endless knot. These symbols are believed to bring positive energy and peace to the space they occupy, making them a popular choice for meditation rooms or other sacred spaces.
Overall, wall hangings with Buddhist motifs are a beautiful and meaningful way to add a touch of spirituality and cultural richness to your home or office decor. They make a great gift for anyone who values art, spirituality, and cultural diversity.
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