‘As Avalokiteshvara, the great compassionate one, looked upon the sorrows of the world, his tears formed a lake in which a lotus sprung up. When the lotus opened, the goddess Tara was revealed’
Tara is considered to be the goddess of universal compassion who represents virtuous and enlightened activity.
She is the female aspect of Avalokiteshvara, who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. Her mantra is OṀ TĀRE TUTTĀRE TURE SVAHĀ.
The name "Tara" means "star" and she has many different aspects to become accessible to those in need - each denoted by a color and strength. I am drawn to Green Tara who is a deep luminous emerald green. She represents the potential for life, through which change and even transcendence become possible. For these qualities, she is called "The Mother of All Activities."
Above is a beautiful cloth print I have hanging at my studio from prayerflags.com and the Tara Chain links, inspired by Tara's earrings.