White Tara Hand-painted Thangka Pendant

White Tara (Tibetan: "Drolma Karpo"), also known as the Seven-Eyed Buddha Mother, is one of the Twenty-One Taras in Tibetan Buddhism. Manifested from the left eye tear of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, she is revered as one of the "Three Longevity Deities" along with Ushnishavijaya and Amitayus. With a solemn and gentle appearance, it is an auspicious thangka theme symbolizing peace, longevity, and compassionate deliverance, suitable for enshrinement, gifting to elders, and collection, carrying wishes for health and well-being.

I. Identity and Background

Legend has it that Avalokiteshvara wept at the suffering and reincarnation of all beings, and White Tara manifested from the tear of his left eye. She vowed to deliver beings and guard their health and longevity with gentle power. In Tibet, she is also believed to be the incarnation of Princess Bhrikuti of Nepal. Dressed in white and sitting cross-legged on a lotus throne, her seven wisdom eyes can perceive suffering everywhere. Her image has been painted on thangkas and passed down through generations.

II. Meanings and Functions (Plain Interpretation)

1. Enhance Longevity & Protect Life: Guards elders against illness, blesses long and happy lives, avoids accidents, and is a precious gift for elders.

2. Dispel Disasters & Misfortune: Drives away illness and disasters, resolves sluggish fortune and trivial troubles, ensuring smoothness.

3. Fulfill Wishes: Grants reasonable wishes, including health, offspring, and smooth progress.

4. Purify Mind & Increase Wisdom: Clears distractions, enhances blessings and wisdom, guiding people to stay away from obsessions and accumulate merits.

Thangka pigments: 100% pure natural mineral-based

Each Thangka is meticulously handcrafted and painted