green goddess

Tara, whose name means star or she who ferries across, is a Bodhisattva of compassion. In Tibetan, Tara is known as Dölma (Sgrol-ma), or She Who Saves. In particular she represents compassion in action - as she steps from her lotus throne to help sentient beings. 

Tara is the Mother of all the Buddhas, the essence of compassion in action. Her right foot is slightly extended, because she is ready to leap to the aid of beings. Her right hand is opened out on her right knee, in the gesture of generosity. Her left hand holds the stem of a lotus flower, which is blossoming next to her left ear.

Tara is striking in her greenness. She is represented as a beautiful voluptuous nubile young woman, clad richly in silks and jewels, the color of her luscious skin is green.

In some myths Tara’s origins is said to have been given by Amoghasiddhi Buddha, her spiritual consort - who is himself green. Both Tara and Amoghasiddhi are connected, in the Five-Buddha Mandala, with the element Air - also associated with that color.

Wesak 2022

The Wesak Festival, celebrated at the Taurus Full Moon, is said to be the day of greatest spiritual opportunity in the year. For Buddhists Vesak marks the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha. 

It is a living event, a time when a great blessing is poured forth upon the world by the Buddha. This blessing results in an unusual inflow of life and spiritual stimulation, vitalizing the aspiration of all people of goodwill everywhere. 

Theravada Buddhists observe Vesak, releasing lanterns into the sky - Borobudur, Indonesia

Wesak or Vesak is the highpoint of the spiritual year. Legend speaks of a sacred ceremony in which the Buddha, the Christ and enlightened Beings at the heart of all faiths deliver a special blessing to the world. 

As we link with this event, a great channel of light is created that uplifts all life. May our lives be blessed always. 

mothers day 2022

LOVE our Mother - #wonderwanderwomen celebrate motherhood, maternity, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers.

On Mother's Day we honor the mother of all mothers - Earth Mother, Goddess Gaia, Mother of God. 

In a changed and challenged world with our human footprint too heavily trodding upon a diminished world - we watch in awe and wonder as Mother Nature blazes in glory no matter what. 

brazos de mi madre - Porfirio Jimenez, 2014

Happy Mothers Day to all our nurturers and matriarchs throughout the ages. Women of substance all - each a powerful radiant queen reigning over her kingdom.