Recite with us the full Sutra of Tara Who Protects from the Eight Fears with her Great Dharani

The Sutra of Tara Who Protects from the Eight Fears is important as a Sutra — Tara’s own beautiful, hopeful, evocative and powerful words. Reciting the short Sutra, especially on the two Tara days each month — the 8th of the lunar month and the full moon — is especially powerful for generating merit, protecting from all dangers from all six worlds. Please TURN ON CC for Recitation (available also in languages). CONTENTS 00:00-00:29 Introduction to the Tara and Her Sutra 00:30-01:06 Lord Atisha, Naropa, Surya Gupta, and Tara’s other Sages 01:06-01:40 Tara’s two special days each month (8th and full moon) 01:40-02:27 Introducing the Sutra of the Dharani of Tara Who Protects from the Eight Fears 02:28-03:07 Introducing her Great Dharani as remedy 03:08-3:32 Benefits of Reciting the Sutra of the Dharani of Tara Who Protects from Eight Fears 03:33-08:40 Sutra Recitation Begins: the Teachings on Suffering, Six Realms, and Karma 08:41-09:10 Reciting the Quintessence Dharani of Tara 09:10-09:58 Dharani Recitation 09:59-13:23 Tara’s Praise Begins: Includes Refuge, Protection from 8 Dangers, and dedication. This precious Sutra, translated from the original Sanskrit to English is a teaching from Tara herself. After the short teaching she transmits her powerful Dharani which protects from all dangers and fears for all types of beings, followed by her wonderful and meritorious praise. This Dharani contains the 10 syllable mantra of Tara as well as supplications for protection from all dangers and all fears and in all worlds. Recite along with us now, the sacred, powerful and meaningful Sutra of Tara Who Protects from the Eight Fears, especially on Tara Days each month, or any day you feel threatened or fearful. Tara, the great mother, always protects beings who call her name with faith, with a pure heart and Bodhichitta intention. We dedicate the merit of this video recitation to the benefit of all sentient beings.