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Pravira Tara, the Heroine [1/21]

Pravira Tara swiftly dispels obstacles and hostile forces while accomplishing a variety of enlightened activities.

JigmeDec 31, 2024

Pravira Tara swiftly dispels obstacles and hostile forces while accomplishing a variety of enlightened activities.

There are three main traditions depicting the 21 manifestations of Tara: the Atisha, the Longchenpa, and the Suryagupta tradition.

Tara is a compassionate deity, rescuing sentient beings to escape the ocean of samsara and reach the shore of liberation.