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White Tara

Buddhist goddess

Also known as: Sgrol-dkar, Sitatārā

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representation of Tara

In Tara
The White Tara (Sanskrit: Sitatara; Tibetan: Sgrol-dkar) was incarnated as the Chinese princess. She symbolizes purity and is often represented standing at the right hand of her consort, Avalokiteshvara, or seated with legs crossed, holding a full-blown lotus. She is generally shown with a third eye.…
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