THE FIFTH TARA
Tara, Magnetizing Goddess of Knowledge
(Tibetan: Drölma Wangdü Rigjé Lhamo)
(Sanskrit: Tārā Turavīrā)
Swift, compassionate, and joyful, Tara Kurukulla effortlessly accomplishes the four enlightened activities of pacifying, enriching, magnetizing, and destroying. The red wisdom rays from her bow and arrow dispel ignorance and, in particular, arrogant pride. She magnetizes the essence of everything that is beneficial.
Color: Red
Expression: Joyful
Mantra: Om Tare Tuttare Ture Kuru Kulle Nrija Svaha
Symbols: Bow and arrow
Resources for real life Tara Kurukulla from Embodying Tara:
In this Foundations of Buddhist Tantra series, you will learn
Books:
Machik’s Complete Explanation by Sarah Harding (includes her biography, dialogues with students, and her teachings)
Chod:
The Sacred Teachings of Severance. Compiled by Jamgon Kongtrul, Translated by Sarah Harding.
Book about Machig:
Machig Labdron and the Foundations of Chod by Jerome Edou.
Women of Wisdom by Tsultrim Allione
Machig Labdron and her Contribution to Chod with Tenzin Yangzom about Machig Labdron
(Bhutan conference on Vajrayana Buddhism)
“Who is Machig Labdron” w/ Lama Tsultrim Allione (Youtube via “Study Buddhism” channel)
Lama Tsultrim Allione
Books:
Women of Wisdom
Feeding Your Demons
Wisdom Rising: Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine
Talk on “Who is Machig Labdron” w/ Lama Tsultrim Allione at Naropa University
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First Tara: Tara the Swift Heroine
Second Tara: Tara the Melodious One, Treasure of Intelligence
Third Tara: The Golden One Who Bestows Merit
Fourth Tara: Victorious Queen of Crowning Light
Fifth Tara: Magnetizing Goddess Of Knowledge
Sixth Tara: The Great Awe-Inspiring Tara
Seventh Tara: Unassailable Tara
Eighth Tara: Invincible Heroine
Ninth Tara:Tara of the Acacia Forest
Tenth Tara:Tara Who Is Victorious over the Three Worlds
Eleventh Tara:Tara the Wealth-Granting Goddess
Twelfth Tara:Tara Who Brings About Auspiciousness
Thirteenth Tara:Tara Who Brings About Auspiciousness
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