Tara Puja སྒྲོལ་ཆོག 二十一度母法會 October 29, 2025

Tara Puja is a sacred prayer ceremony in Tibetan Buddhism dedicated to Arya Tara, the female Buddha of compassion, wisdom, and swift protection. Tara embodies the enlightened activity of all Buddhas and is especially revered for her compassionate energy that swiftly responds to the needs and prayers of practitioners.

During the puja, practitioners recite praises, mantras, and prayers to Tara most notably the 21 Praises of Tara. Offerings of flowers, incense, light, and symbolic substances are made to invoke her blessings. Through visualization and devotion, participants connect with Tara’s enlightened presence, receiving her protection and compassionate guidance.

What Happens in Tara Puja

-Opening Prayers & Refuge: Practitioners take refuge in the Three Jewels and generate bodhicitta, the wish to benefit all beings.

-Invocation of Tara: Tara is visualized as radiant and compassionate, seated on a lotus, surrounded by light.

-Recitation of the 21 Praises of Tara: A central part of the puja that praises Tara’s enlightened qualities and activities.

-Chanting of Tara’s Mantra: Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha is repeated to invoke her swift blessings and protection.

-Offerings: Flowers, lights, incense, and other offerings are presented to Tara as an expression of devotion and merit-making.

-Dedication of Merit: The positive energy generated is dedicated to the well-being and enlightenment of all beings.

Benefits of Tara Puja

-Protection: Clears away fears, obstacles, illnesses, and negative influences.

-Healing & Strength: Invokes Tara’s swift energy for both physical and emotional healing.

-Compassion & Wisdom: Deepens qualities of love, kindness, and wisdom within practitioners.

-Merit & Purification: Accumulates positive karma while purifying negativities.

-Fulfillment of Aspirations: Tara is known as the "Swift Liberator," quickly responding to sincere prayers and wishes.

-Peace & Harmony: Creates inner calm and promotes harmony in families, communities, and the world.