Hand-Drawn Thangka Pendant – White Tara (白度母) | A Symbol of Compassion, Protection & Long Life
Meet White Tara (白度母), one of the most revered female figures in Tibetan Buddhist traditions.
Often described as a Buddha or Bodhisattva of compassion, White Tara is traditionally associated with long life, protection, healing, peace and compassionate action.
Her serene white appearance represents purity and compassion, while her distinctive seven eyes give her a particularly meaningful symbolism.
🤍 Who is White Tara?
White Tara is known in Tibetan Buddhism as Sita Tara, or 白度母 in Chinese.
She is traditionally depicted seated peacefully on a lotus, with seven eyes — two on her face, one on her forehead, and one on each hand and foot.
👁️ What do the Seven Eyes Represent?
The seven eyes are traditionally understood as a symbol of White Tara's compassionate awareness.
They represent the ability to see the suffering and needs of sentient beings in every direction.
Her eyes on the palms and soles are especially distinctive, symbolising compassionate awareness that extends through her actions and movement.
Rather than simply looking outward, the imagery can be appreciated as a reminder to:
🙏 See suffering with compassion
✨ Be aware of the needs of others
🌿 Respond with kindness
🧘 Cultivate wisdom and mindfulness
🤍 What is White Tara Associated With?
In Tibetan Buddhist traditions, White Tara is traditionally associated with:
🌱 Long Life & Longevity
🙏 Compassion & Kindness
🛡️ Protection
🤍 Peace & Inner Calm
✨ Wisdom & Awareness
🌿 Healing & Renewal
🧘 Spiritual Growth
White Tara is especially connected with aspirations for longevity and overcoming obstacles that may threaten life or wellbeing.
For many practitioners, her image serves as a reminder to cultivate compassion, make positive intentions and live with greater awareness.
🎨 A Hand-Drawn Thangka You Can Carry
This pendant contains a hand-drawn Thangka painting of White Tara.
Instead of simply being a printed image, each pendant features individually hand-painted artwork, making every piece unique.
The small format allows you to carry this meaningful Buddhist imagery with you as a personal spiritual reminder.
✨ Hand-drawn Thangka artwork
🤍 White Tara (白度母)
🙏 Tibetan Buddhist sacred imagery
💎 Miniature Thangka pendant
📏 Approx. 53mm × 43mm
🎨 Each piece is unique
A meaningful piece for someone who practises Buddhism, appreciates Tibetan Buddhist art, or simply wants to learn more about the symbolism and compassion represented by White Tara.
At Living Gems, we appreciate sacred Buddhist pieces not only for their beauty, but also for the stories, traditions and deeper meanings behind them.