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Green Tara Statue and Thangka |
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In the Lamaeist tradition, every woman is embodied by Tara. Green Tara is the spiritual consort of Dhyani Buddha. Green and White Tara are very similar, however Green Tara holds a half-closed lotus flower in her left hand. Sometimes she holds a water lily flower with long petals. The flower is often blue. Historically, Tara was said to be incarnate in the Chino-Nepalese princess who married King Songsten Gampo. She was credited with the introduction of Buddhism to Tibet and China. Tara is worshipped for her beneficence to women.
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