Tara statue

Intricate and detailed green, Tara brass statue. 2 1/4 inches tall and 1 1/2 inch wide. Green Tara is a revered female Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism, known as a swift savior, protector, and embodiment of enlightened activity, compassion, and wisdom, often depicted as a youthful figure ready to spring into action to aid beings from fear and suffering, with her signature green color representing energy and vitality. She is a prominent meditational deity, offering protection from eight specific dangers (pride, ignorance, hatred, jealousy, wrong views, greed, desire, doubt) and embodying the active, compassionate force of enlightened action in the world. Key Aspects of Green Tara: Appearance & Symbolism: A youthful goddess, often green (blue-green), seated with her right foot extended, symbolizing readiness to act, and her left knee bent. Role: A rescuer (savioress) and protector, ferrying beings across the ocean of samsara (cyclic existence). Energy: Embodies the energy of enlightened activity, healing, and freedom from fear and ignorance. Practice: A popular meditation deity (yidam) in Tibetan Buddhism, with practices focused on her swift, compassionate activity. Mantra: Her mantra, Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha, is recited to call upon her for liberation from suffering and danger. Environmental Connection: Also seen as a protector of nature and animals Antique, vintage, deity, yoga, Yogi. Meaningful gift