The Radiant Embodiment of Compassion: Green Tara
This exquisite brass statue captures the serene and compassionate essence of Green Tara, a revered bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism. She is depicted in a meditative posture, seated in a full lotus position, symbolizing perfect stability and inner peace. Her tranquil gaze and gentle smile invite contemplation and inspire a sense of profound calm. The statue is crafted from high-quality brass, a material traditionally used for sacred objects, signifying purity and auspiciousness.
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The artistry of this piece is further elevated by the intricate inlay work that adorns Green Tara's attire. Vibrant turquoise and rich red stones are meticulously set into the brass, forming a mosaic of breathtaking beauty. The turquoise, often associated with the sky and the ocean, represents the vastness of her compassion and her omnipresence. The red, symbolizing vitality and energy, reflects her active engagement in alleviating suffering and her swift responsiveness to prayers. The golden accents, depicting ornate jewelry and borders, add a regal touch, underscoring her divine status as a celestial being who has attained enlightenment. Her large, circular earrings, a hallmark of spiritual attire, are also embellished with these striking stones.
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Green Tara is celebrated in Buddhist lore as a manifestation of Avalokiteshvara's compassion. Legend has it that she emerged from a tear shed by Avalokiteshvara upon witnessing the suffering of sentient beings. Her green complexion signifies her active, ever-vigilant nature, always ready to offer assistance. She is known as the "Swift-Acting One" and is invoked by devotees for protection, healing, and the removal of obstacles. This sculpture, handmade in India, embodies the rich spiritual heritage and masterful craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations. It serves as a powerful reminder of the boundless compassion and protective grace that Green Tara offers to all who seek her guidance.
Exploring the Mystical Beauty and Symbolism of Tara: An
Insightful Journey
Tara is an important and revered deity in Tibetan Buddhism who
appears as a female Bodhisattva. Buddhist monks and followers
meditate on the image or deity of Tara to develop some good
qualities such as compassion and kindness. Tara is known as the
mother of compassion or liberation and is considered the female
aspect of Avalokiteshvara (who possesses the compassion of all
Buddhas). She manifests in different forms such as Green Tara
and White Tara. Green Tara is associated with fearlessness and
White Tara, as radiant as the moon, is associated with good
health. Tara also appears in red, blue, and yellow colors.
Tara, being the ocean of compassion, descends to this material
world to save fallen souls from the vicious cycle of repeated
birth and death. Whoever visualizes and meditates upon the form
of Tara crosses the ocean of material existence. She is often
depicted as having a beautiful youthful body and sitting on a
full-blown lotus resembling the form of Goddess Lakshmi.
What is Tara the goddess of?
Tara is usually associated with Tibetan Buddhism but in Chinese
Buddhism, she is considered the female manifestation of Guanyin.
She is given the position of the supreme mother who is full of
compassion and mercy. She enlightens living beings about the
nature of this material world (temporary and full of miseries)
and heals their emotional and physical wounds. She encourages
them to walk the path of self-realization and to uplift their
consciousness in order to come of material existence.
What does the statue of Tara symbolize?
Just as a mother is very merciful towards her child; she cries
when the child is in distress or pain, similarly, Tara acting as
the mother of the world, is the embodiment of all compassion and
mercy. She symbolizes various qualities such as peacefulness,
empathy, wisdom, love, and kindness. She helps all living beings
come to the real or true understanding of self. As a Buddhist
practitioner concentrates on the form of Tara, he develops these
qualities that help him advance in his spiritual journey.
Where should Tara statues be placed?
If you are planning to buy the statue of Goddess Tara, you can
keep it on the altar of your home. This will help you to focus
better on Tara"e;s form and invoke her energy. The form of Tara is
beautiful to look at and therefore, you can also place the
statue/deity on a clean table or a shelf in your living room to
spiritualize the entire space, leaving a positive impression on
the guests.
How to keep a Brass statue well-maintained?
Brass statues are known and appreciated for their exquisite beauty and luster. The brilliant bright gold appearance of Brass makes it appropriate for casting aesthetic statues and sculptures. Brass is a metal alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc. This chemical composition makes brass a highly durable and corrosion-resistant material. Due to these properties, Brass statues and sculptures can be kept both indoors as well as outdoors. They also last for many decades without losing all their natural shine.
Brass statues can withstand even harsh weather conditions very well due to their corrosion-resistance properties. However, maintaining the luster and natural beauty of brass statues is essential if you want to prolong their life and appearance.
- The best and simplest way to maintain a brass statue is to clean it at least twice a week using a soft cloth or cotton rag. This will prevent dust from accumulating on the surface. Dusting is especially important for outdoor statues since it is prone to dust accumulation much more than indoors.
- To give a natural shine and luster to the statue, you may apply coconut or olive oil using cotton on every portion. You can use a toothbrush to get to the small crevices but do not be too harsh. This will make the brass statue appear fresh and new with a polished look.
In case you have a colored brass statue, you may apply mustard oil using a soft brush or clean cloth on the brass portion while for the colored portion of the statue, you may use coconut oil with a cotton cloth.
Brass idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are especially known for their intricate and detailed work of art. Nepalese sculptures are famous for small brass idols portraying Buddhist deities. These sculptures are beautified with gold gilding and inlay of precious or semi-precious stones. Religious brass statues can be kept at home altars. You can keep a decorative brass statue in your garden or roof to embellish the area and fill it with divinity.
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