Size: 38 millimeters long and 14 millimeters diameter Weight: 10 grams Material: natural agate, mat surface, not-transparant Age: vintage Details: with signs of age and previous usage
Symbolism:
Green Tara is one of the most important, dynamic and highly-revered manifestations of the buddhist deity Tara, the female counterpart of the boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara. One of the stories about her origin tells how she was born from his stream of tears when he looked down from heaven and saw the increasing sufferings of humanity. One of Green Tara’s main goals is thus to relieve sufferings and aid human beings to achieve enlightenment.
Green Tara is often depicted sitting in half-lotus position, with her right leg lowered forward to the ground, ready to immediately jump up and go to the aid of someone calling her. She is a symbol of instant help, and can be called upon in critical situations where urgent assistance is needed. The only thing required to do, is to ask her assistance from an open and honest heart.
Dzi bead Green Tara is an assistant for those on the path to spiritual self-improvement. It helps to overcome eight obstacles on the way to enlightenment: pride, ignorance, hatred, envy, fanaticism, greed, lust, doubt.
Green Tara is also considered to be a guardian of family-life; she helps to create a family and harmonize and strengthen family-relationships. She is especially a patroness of motherhood and women trying to get pregnant can reach out to her.
