{"product_id":"green-tara-statue-swift-liberator-of-compassion-in-sacred-bronze","title":"Green Tara Statue | Swift Liberator of Compassion in Sacred Bronze","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exquisite Green Tara statue embodies the swift compassionate action of Buddhism's most beloved female deity. Masterfully crafted by Nepalese artisans, this oxidized copper masterpiece features Tara in her characteristic pose of readiness—right leg extended, left tucked in meditation—adorned with delicate turquoise and coral inlays. The flowing lotus stems, ornate crown, and graceful hand gestures capture the divine feminine energy that responds instantly to the cries of those in need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e35.5 cm \/ 14 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 cm \/ 11.8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e5.41 Kg \/ 11.93 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxidized copper body, turquoise and coral inlays, intricate carvings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Statue?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional Green Tara statue showcases remarkable artistry through its sophisticated oxidized patina that creates depth and timeless beauty. The statue's substantial weight of nearly 6 Kg ensures stability and presence, while the intricate carving work demonstrates extraordinary attention to detail—from the delicate lotus petals blooming behind her shoulders to the ornate jewelry adorning her body. The strategic placement of turquoise and coral gemstones adds vibrant color accents that complement the warm bronze tones. The elaborate five-pointed crown features detailed miniature stupas, while the flowing silk scarves display fluid movement frozen in metal. The double lotus throne base with its layered petals provides both aesthetic balance and symbolic foundation, making this 14-inch statue a commanding centerpiece for any meditation space or sacred altar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is Green Tara?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Tara, known as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eShyama Tara\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Sanskrit, is the \"Mother of Liberation\" and the embodiment of active compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. Born from Avalokiteshvara's tears of compassion for suffering beings, she represents the swift response to prayers and the removal of obstacles. As the feminine aspect of enlightened activity, Tara protects from the eight fears and guides practitioners toward spiritual awakening with maternal tenderness and fierce determination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivine Features and Posture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Tara sits in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003elalitasana \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(royal ease posture) with her right leg extended, symbolizing her readiness to spring into action to help sentient beings. Her right hand displays \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003evarada mudra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (wish-granting gesture) resting on her knee, while her left hand holds a lotus stem in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003evitarka mudra \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(teaching gesture) near her heart. Her serene face features half-closed eyes of wisdom gazing compassionately downward toward humanity. The elaborate crown represents her princely nature, while elongated earlobes recall her royal origins before choosing the bodhisattva path. The graceful triple-bend posture (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etribhanga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) embodies celestial elegance, and the lotus flowers blooming beside her shoulders represent purity emerging from worldly existence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Symbolism and Meaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis statue embodies protection, swift compassionate action, and the removal of obstacles. The extended right leg symbolizes Tara's readiness to step into the world to assist practitioners, while the tucked left leg represents meditative wisdom. The turquoise inlays connect to healing energies and spiritual protection, while coral represents life force and vitality. The blooming lotuses signify enlightenment transcending worldly attachment. Together, these elements create a powerful representation of feminine divine energy that combines nurturing compassion with courageous action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanskrit and Buddhist Wisdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara Tantra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e states:\u003cem\u003e \"She who ferries beings across the ocean of existence.\" \u003c\/em\u003eThe Praise to the Twenty-One Taras describes her as \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTURE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the swift liberator who dispels the eight fears.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtisha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who brought Tara practice to Tibet, declared:\u003cem\u003e \"Tara is the mother of all Buddhas of past, present, and future.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Mantra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sacred mantra invokes Tara's liberating power: \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" represents body, speech, and mind; \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTare\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" means liberation from samsara; \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTuttare\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" dispels inner and outer dangers; \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTure\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" grants spiritual and temporal prosperity; \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" seals the blessing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vajra Icon","offers":[{"title":"35.5cm x 30cm","offer_id":47561521692889,"sku":"OGT020","price":1425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9071\/8937\/files\/2025-11-09_GA_OGT020_OxidizedGreenTara_M_1.jpg?v=1764738127","url":"https:\/\/vajraicon.com\/products\/green-tara-statue-swift-liberator-of-compassion-in-sacred-bronze","provider":"Vajra Icon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}