Sitatārā
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Sitatārā. (T. sgrol dkar). Literally, “White Tārā”. One of the two main forms of the deity Tārā; the other main form is “Dark Tārā” or “Green Tārā” (Śyāmatārā).[1]
White Tārā (Sitatārā) is white in color and is primarily associated with practices for good health and longevity. White Tārā can also be associated with protection from the eight great dangers.[2][3]
Further reading
Web publications:
Tara (Buddhism), Wikipedia
White Tara, Rigpa Shedra Wiki
sgrol_dkar, Rangjung Yeshe Wiki
White Tara Outline Page, Himalayan Art Resources- Tara main page, Himalayan Art Resources
Print publications:
- Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, White Tara – Healing Light of Wisdom (Bodhicharya, 2022)
Notes
- ↑ Buswell & Lopez 2014, s.v. Sitatārā.
- ↑ Tara, White (Eight Fears), Himalayan Art Resources
- ↑ White Tara (Eight Fears), Himalayan Art Resources
Sources
Buswell, Robert E.; Lopez, Donald S. (2014), The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism, Princeton University
