White Tara is closely linked to maternal compassion and the art of healing.
Her left hand is gently extended in an open palm boon-granting gesture known as Varada Mudra. White Tara is often depicted with a fully bloomed pink lotus on one side of her and an unopened lotus bud on the other. This symbolism represents the duality of the present and the future, signifying both current circumstances and the potential for positive change and the birth of future Buddhas. Her right hand, known as the wisdom hand, makes a gesture of giving refuge, emphasizing her teachings of compassionate understanding.
The circular formation created by the thumb and the third finger represents the union of wisdom and compassion, while the three extended fingers symbolize the Three Jewels of Buddhism. Additionally, she holds the stem of an orange lotus, representing the concept of change and growth emerging from the mud, symbolizing the journey from obscurity to enlightenment.
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