Tara, whose name signifies a divine maternal benevolence that “salvages” beings across the ocean of existence, is arguably Buddhism's most popularly revered divinity. As the embodiment of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara’s compassion, Green Tara in Buddhist art is depicted with a riveting serenity. In this marvelous sandstone stele, Mother Tara is enshrined within an arched sacred space, with two lotuses in her hands, which are in the gesture of giving boons (Varada) and granting refuge (Abhaya). In both her hands, the third figure forms a circle with the thumb, symbolizing the fusion of compassion with wisdom. Tara is ornamented and attired exquisitely, accentuating her form’s suppleness. Enthroned on a lotus seat, which is representative of the blooming of inner wisdom, Green Tara smiles gently, filling the stone and the atmosphere around her with a flow of mystical splendor.
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