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Green Tara Seichim

This system is similar to Seichim Reiki with the addition of special Tara symbols, as well as of chants and mantras and prayers to Green Tara.

The view that the divine bodhisattva known by the name Tara has assimilated into herself the various characteristics and qualities of goddesses of the Himalayan regions—from tribal snake deities to the great Shakti of Hinduism and even other goddesses from farther afield—is not a new one.

Whether this is due to the somewhat outmoded idea of the archetype, or due to cultural drift and diffusion, or to people’s general inability to keep specific details in mind is not really important. What is significant and valuable is the profound devotion the Tibetan people have for Tara and the genuine efficacy of her practice. In times of great difficulty, millions of people call upon “Great Noble Tara.”

Stephen Beyer, in The Cult of Tara, reported that until even experienced Tibetan artists were shown the details of the 21 Tara’s as depicted in illustrated foreign texts, they often did not know or could not recall which colors, gestures, and symbolic items belonged together. Also there seem to be waves of popularity for different lineage teachings of her practice, some claiming origin with one or another famous teacher of the past, and others none at all. That is, some versions of her ritual worship [Skt.: sadhana] or practice are regarded as termas—tantric texts revealed or uncovered by gifted individuals under extraordinary circumstances.

When her cult developed exactly is unknown. The Chinese pilgrim Hsuan Tsang, who visited the north Indian region between 633 and 645 reports, without describing it, a Tolo image in a temple near Nalanda Buddhist University to which the general population was particularly devoted. Could his Tolo have been Tara?

The practice of Green Tara helps to overcome fear and anxiety, but devotees believe that she can grant wishes, eliminate suffering of all kinds, and bring happiness.

Prerequisite: Usui Master

Includes attunement, manual in PDF format, and certificate.

Fee: $45.00

Green Tara links of interest:

A Ritual of Fire Sacrafice to Green Tara

Green Tara

Lineage

Stephen Commee

Dori McLean

Holli Blackwell