Connecting with Maa Tara - A Spiritual Journey of a Buddhist Practitioner

“Maa Green Tara is ever-present for those who seek to serve all sentient beings. Her compassionate presence is felt through devoted practice, as she is the Divine Mother of Compassion, removing obstacles and guiding those on the path to enlightenment. For those beginning this sacred journey of connecting with her, one can start by visualizing her radiant form or placing her statue before them. To awaken her divine energy within the statue, spiritual leaders perform ’Pran Pratistha’ rituals, infusing the statue with her living presence through sacred chants, blessed herbs, and mantras. As one prepares to invoke her, visualize the sacred syllables: OM-at her crown, AH- at her throat HUM- in her heart Offer prayer to the Primordial Buddhas, including Shakyamuni Buddha, with the revered chant: “Namo Buddhaya, Namo Dharmaya, Namo Sanghaya, Namo Namo” Now, by taking a deep breath in and holding it gently, One can begin chanting Green Tara’s mant