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ep. 190 Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

I was listening to this podcast when I was driving back home from another province when Jack Kornfield got to this quote:

The Lion's roar is the fearless proclamation that any state of mind, any circumstance, any part of ourself including the most difficult emotion is a workable situation and a reminder in the practice of meditation. The chaotic situation must not be rejected or seen as regressive, as a return to our confusion. We must sit and respect what happens to our state of mind, even chaos should be regarded as extremely good news. We can learn to accept our state as part of the patterns of mind, without question, without reference back to the scriptures, without help from credentials, directly acknowledging that they are so, and that these things are here and are true. That is the Lion's roar. That whatever occurs in the samsaric mind is regarded itself as the path. Everything is workable. –Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

🕉 तारे तुत्तारे तुरे स्वाहा

Om Tāre Tuttāre Ture Svāhā

Tārā (Tibetan: Dölma / Sgrol-ma) means “She who liberates” — the swift saviouress embodying compassion in action.

In Tibetan Buddhism, she is one of the most revered female Bodhisattvas, considered a manifestation of the enlightened activity of all Buddhas.

Among her many forms, Green Tara is the most dynamic — associated with quick assistance, removing obstacles, granting protection, and fostering courage.

Historical Background☸

Tara’s veneration has roots in Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions, with textual references dating back to ancient India and Nepal.

By the 7th–8th centuries, Tara’s tantric practices became central in Tibet after translators and Buddhist masters brought Tara Tantras from India.

She is called the

☸“Mother of Liberation” — actively rescuing beings from the “Eight Great Fears” (lions, elephants, fire, snakes, thieves, imprisonment, floods, and demons).

☸Symbolism of Green Tara

Color: Green represents enlightened activity and vitality.

Posture☸

One leg extended (ready to act), one folded — symbolizing balance between meditation and action.

Mudras☸

Right hand in Varada Mudra (granting blessings).

Left hand in Abhaya Mudra (protection and fearlessness), often holding a blue lotus (Utpala).

☸Mantra:

Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha

— recited for removing obstacles, fear, and danger, and for swift assistance.

☸Tara Tantra – Practice & Significance

Tara Tantra texts outline both short sadhanas and extensive tantric rituals for Green Tara.

☸ Practices involve

1. Visualization — imagining Tara in her divine form.

2. Mantra Recitation — focusing on sound vibration for transformation.

3. Meditative Absorption — integrating compassion and wisdom.

4. Ritual Offerings — to cultivate merit and positive karma.

Tara practices are part of Kriya Tantra or higher tantra classes in Vajrayana, often requiring empowerment (wang) from a qualified Lama before advanced practice.

☸Sacred Stories & Cultural Role

In Tibetan and Himalayan culture, Green Tara is believed to respond instantly to the sincere call of devotees.

She is invoked not only in monasteries but also by lay practitioners for everyday protection and success.

☸ Benefits of Green Tara Practice (Traditional Perspective)

1. Removal of Obstacles — in spiritual practice and worldly affairs.

2. Fearlessness, facing challenges with courage.

3. Compassion in Action, merging wisdom with service.

4. Swift Protection, especially during crises

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