Green Tara is one of the most loved Tibetan deities as she represents the ultimate form of ‘swift-acting’ compassion and is a most relevant female Buddha for our troubled world. She can assist us in transforming difficult circumstances in our lives by applying enlightened and compassionate action.
One of the most powerful, yet misunderstood, practices of Tibetan Buddhism is ‘Deity Yoga’. It is not about worshipping a deity but rather seeing the ‘deity’ as having qualities that we want to embrace more fully. By connecting with and transforming into a ‘deity’ is to integrate these inherent and potent qualities into ourselves.
Tara Mandala offers many ways to deepen and illuminate your Green Tara practice. You can –
- join a dharma talk or mantra group on yana, Tara Mandala’s digital dharma hub.
- watch a short video about illuminating Tara
- attend a retreat, on the land or online
- receive the oral transmission, lung’ Tib., to begin the practice – available annually
- read a blog post or book about Tara and the 21 female manifestations of enlightened compassion.
- take a ‘self – paced’ course and learn all about Green Tara and the 21 Taras – courses available this Fall.
Illuminating Tara : with Dorje Lopon Charlotte Rotterdam
“I like to think of practice like Christmas lights … plugging in and lighting up the whole universe.” Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam says in the video, our compassion becomes like Christmas lights. We are plugged in and able to light up the whole universe.
Tara Retreat at the Tara Temple
Drawing from the profound lineage of the Treasury of Secret Vajra Luminosity (Ösel Dorje Sang Dzod), this concise Green Tara practice comes from the Dharma treasures (terma) of Adzom Drukpa, Drodul Pawo Dorje (1842–1924). This immersive retreat offers a direct path to connecting with Green Tara’s luminous wisdom and fearless compassion.
June 14-18, 2025
@ Tara Mandala Retreat Center
with Tulku Ösel Dorje
“Tārā is you at your most essential inner core … she is your own enlightened mind, the union of bliss and emptiness.” ~ Dorje Lopön Chandra Easton
BOOK: Embodying Tara
Twenty-One Manifestations to Awaken Your Innate Wisdom
Explore down-to-earth meditations and stories of real women who embody Tara’s qualities and realize the power of Tara, in this modern guide to her 21 forms.
BLOG POST: Who is Tārā
Dorje Lopön Chandra explores the question “Who is Tārā?,” and shares the many ways that Tārā may exist in our lives.
Weekend workshop
Tara Mandala + Tibet House
April 25-27, May 9-11, & June 6-8
Embodying Tara: The Divine Feminine To Power Your Compassion, Intuition, And Joy
With Dorje Lopön Chandra Easton, Bob Thurman, Nina Rao, And The THUS Vajra Yoga (™) Team
Three weekend retreats hosted by Tibet House US, celebrating the divine feminine through Tara’s many forms. Experience mantra chanting, meditations, and teachings on empowerment and compassion.
Also available online and Open to all!
NEW Green Tara Self – Paced Course available this Fall
Tara Mandala & 21 Taras Collective
In a visionary effort to preserve and share sacred feminine wisdom, three renowned women—teachers and musicians—have come together to create the first comprehensive musical collection of the 21 Taras mantras. These powerful Tibetan Buddhist practices, traditionally passed down through years of dedicated training, are said to take the “wind out of fear and suffering,”
The 21 Taras Collective—featuring Dorje Lopön Chandra Easton, Nina Rao, and Genevieve Walker—is launching a global community initiative to take part in bringing this work to life.The 21 Taras Collective and Tara Mandala are collaborating to complete their groundbreaking Tara Mantra Mala trilogy, which offers all 21 Tara mantras set to melodies designed to honor sacred sound, deepen meditative practice, and make these ancient mantras more accessible to all.
Greet Tara Practice, Activating the Mandala of Tara, and more on yana
Join our global community on yana for a variety of ongoing Tara practices offered by different sanghas around the world.
Participate in Green Tara Sadhana with the Devon, UK Sangha, or experience the Twenty-One Taras Embodiment Meditations with the French Sangha on each Tara Day. Weekly opportunities include Green Tara Sadhana with the Florida Keys Sangha (Wednesdays at 9am MT) and with the San Diego Sangha (Sundays at 6pm MT). You can also join Green Tara with Tsog with the Australian Sangha on the last Friday of each month at 7pm AEDT.
These practices offer a beautiful way to stay connected with Tara’s blessings and deepen your sadhana within a supportive community.
The Thangka of 1,000 Taras
A remarkable, one-of-a-kind Thangka of 1,000 unique Taras—each delicately painted with a single-hair brush—was gifted to Tara Mandala to support the Trikaya Tara Temple. At its heart sits Green Tara, the female Buddha of compassionate action, surrounded by 999 radiant Taras. With 240 Taras still available for sponsorship, now is your chance to dedicate a Tara in honor of yourself, a loved one, or all beings—while directly supporting Tara Mandala’s vision and growth. Be part of this extraordinary offering.
Dakini Store – The Tara Collection
Discover the beauty and blessings of Tara through our curated collection at the Dakini Store. From inspiring Green Tara statues and thangkas to prayer flags, malas, sadhana texts, and other sacred items, each piece is selected to support your practice and deepen your connection with the enlightened feminine. Whether you’re beginning your journey with Tara or enriching an established path, these offerings bring her presence into your home and heart.
