White Tara is a Tibetan Buddhist representation of compassion. Tara has 21 manifestations. In her white aspect, she has additional eyes on her forehead, palms, and the soles of her feet, all to better help her see and respond to the suffering in the world.
White Tara
Author: Myodo
Ven. Dr. Myodo Jabo (Sandy Gougis) is a Zen Master and Priest in the Five Mountain Zen Order. She began studying Theravâdin Buddhism in 1998, adding Zen in 2003, and Vajrayana Buddhism in 2008. She currently practices in both the Zen and Tibetan traditions. Her Zen teacher is Most Ven. Wonji Dharma of the Five Mountain Zen Order, and her Tibetan guru is Lama Tsultrim Allione of Tara Mandala. In her free time, Myodo enjoys painting, jewelry making, and other creative endeavors. View All Posts