Tara's Enlightened Activity: An Oral Commentary on the Twenty-One Praises to Tara

This book is an invaluable text for anyone who is either a devoted practitioner of the Tara sadhana, or someone who is just beginning or interested in knowing more about this wonderful female deity. Within these pages are the explanations of the aspects of Tara as she is throughout the liturgy, as well as precise descriptions of how to visualize her different aspects in both the creation and generation stages of the practice.For those who are just becoming aware of this wonderful practice, Tara is a great liberator from almost any circumstance that befalls us within Samsara. She is sometimes referred to as the Mother of the Buddhas, but her story goes so much deeper and can truly be one of uplifting freedom and experience along the path of enlightenment. Within Buddhism she has almost the same cult sort of following as Mary does within Catholicism, but it goes even deeper, more mystical, and more reachable through her practice and mantras. The text in this book shows how to access her many aspects and how to call upon her to have her near to you in an instant, and once she's near, you'll never want to stray too far from her wonderful presence.

Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal and the late Khenchen Palden Sherab are well-known Buddhist masters in the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. The book provides a flawless introduction to the practice of Tara for people who are seriously interested in the practice of Tara.and is not suitable for people looking to gain a quick superficial introduction to Tara. At some point, in order to advance your practice of Tara, you will need the guidance of a qualified master but I have not seen a better introduction. The book is further enhanced by the efforts of Cynthia Friend, a long-time student of Khenpos. to make the book more accessible to westerners like myself..

Tara's Enlightened Activity is an open, consistently clear and friendly guide to the practice of the 21 Taras. The most phenomenal aspect of this commentary is that it's useful to every level of practitioner.Seriously, if you're a total beginner, this is for you. Equally true, if you're a Tara devotee - this is for you!For example, I'm a Tara practitioner, and have been for many years. Love her. I had just finished taking (yet another fantastic) class on the practice of the 21 Taras when I read this book. The author's consistently detailed and specific descriptions of the Word, Inner, Secret and Ultimate meaning of each of the Taras gave me an overarching framework in which to place my experiences.Even more impressive was that the book taught me to focus on the more subtle aspects of the practice, and I immediately felt the benefit.As for the beginner side, I lent this book and a thanka to a friend who had never practiced Vajrayana before and she was immediately able to feel a connection with Tara.The authors make the entire practice accessible and understandable. They are truly kind teachers from afar.

This manual is great for beginners and for seasoned practitioners. Each stanza of the prayer is given in Tibetan and English and is followed by a detailed, mutli-layered commentary. Really accessible for a new meditater and a helpful guide for more advanced students.

Details each of the 21 Taras and includes mantras, visualizations and lots of instruction on how to practice. Very good info. I highly recommend it as it has the most complete info on the 21 Taras that I've found so far. This should be in the library of everyone who is interested in Tara practice. :)

A fantastic intro to the 21 Taras. It covers some of the basic roles, aspects and symbols of each of the 21 taras and their meaning in practice.

When you are actually do the practice its a boost for understanding and visualization

Tadyate Om Gate Gate Paragate Parasamgate Bodhi Svaha,in case one is interested.Does one need to know more? Ah!