Tara: The Feminine Divine

Tara, the most famous female deity in Tibetan Buddhism, is an embodiment of the Prajnaparamita and a mother dedicated to protecting her followers. Bokar Rinpoche presents the various aspects of Tara and the origin of her tantra, relates to contemporary examples of her benevolent activity, provides an explanation of the praise, offers instruction for practice, and discusses remarkable women in Indian and Tibetan Buddhism. Tara, the most famous female deity in Tibetan Buddhism, is a personification of the Prajnaparamita and a mother dedicated to protecting her followers. Bokar Rinpoche presents the various aspects of Tara and the origin of her tantra, relates contemporary examples of her benevolent activity, provides an explanation of her praise, offers instruction for devotional practice, and discusses remarkable women in Indian and Tibetan Buddism. An extensive iconography completes the text. Contents Introduction 1 - Tara the Divine 2- Tara's Tantra 3- Invocation of Tara 4- The Praise 5- Buddhism and Women 6- Iconography Glossary Index Buddhism, as it was introduced to Tibet, contains many deities- Tara is one of them-tied to the tantric tradition.