Other Sites

San Francisco Asian Museum
Four superb Green Tara sculptures from the late 17th century. From a series of 21 by the Mongolian sculptor/devotee Zanabazar Includes both beneficent and wrathful modes.

Introduction to the Art of Mongolia  http://www.asianart.com/mongolia/introduct.html

Avalokitesvara (Kuanyin) as Savior from Perils

The most popular Bodhisattva in China, Kuan-yin is shown here as a four-armed Tibetan manifestation and is flanked by two popular Tibetan deities, the White Tara and the Green Tara. Below, a turbulent sea brimming with various demons and threatening creatures engulfs two devotees who present offerings to Kuan-yin. Nine scenes, each accompanied by a representation of Kuan-yin, depict salvation from these dangers: being hurled from Mt. Sumeru (the Bodhisattva's hand catching the victim); storm; snakes and scorpions; execution; wild animals; poisoning; shipwreck; a burning pit; and being thrown from Mt. Diamond.

Peaceful Tara with Lotus  SF Mongolian Asian Art Museum

Peaceful Tara with Vase and Lotus  SF Mongolian Asian Art Museum

Wrathful Tara with Chopper and Skull Cup SF Mongolian Asian Art Museum

Peaceful Tara With Lotus  SF Mongolian Asian Art Museum

Tara- Her Origins and Development By Dharmachari Purna

Worldguide Interviews- China Galland Interview - she speaks of several aspects of Tara.....

Sitatara (White Tara) SF Mongolian Asian Art Museum

Images of Divinity Research Project  Berkeley  www.imagesofdivinity.org

Tara Mandala Retreat Center e-mail: tara_mandala@compuserve.com

Tibet House  New York  www.tibethouse-ny.org