In Buddhist cultures, there are many forms of the feminine, but the most well-known is Tara, the mother of all Buddhas. Tara is a deity of love, compassion, and longevity. In the Buddhist tradition, it is understood that the awakened state emerges from the generative power of the feminine.
I prostrate to the blissful virtuous, peaceful one,She who acts from within nirvana’s serenity.With the pure sounds ‘Svaha’ and also ‘Om’She annihilates even the greatest evils.
I prostrate to she with power to invokeAll the armies of local protectors.With face fiercely wrinkled and a vibrant HumShe brings freedom from every poverty.
O venerable Tara, inspire the forces that enrich life and cause spiritual energy to increase. Inspire the forces that sustain life. Inspire the forces that pacify diseases and evil. Inspire the forces that can counteract negative instincts and spiritual obscurations within the mindstream. Inspire us quickly to attain the ordinary and supreme siddhis.