Green Tara Thangka Painting | Hand-Painted Tibetan Buddhist Masterpiece Art with Silk Brocade

This is an original hand-painted Green Tara Thangka, also known as Shyamatara, created in Nepal using traditional Tibetan painting techniques. This master-quality artwork is painted on handmade cotton canvas with natural stone pigments, water-based colors, gold, and a traditional Tibetan hide-glue mixture.

The painting is beautifully presented with traditional silk brocade, giving it the appearance and presence of a classic Tibetan sacred artwork.

Green Tara – The Buddha of Compassionate Action

Green Tara is one of the most beloved female figures in Tibetan Buddhism. She represents enlightened compassion expressed through immediate and skillful action. She is traditionally invoked for protection from fear, obstacles, and difficulties on the spiritual path.

Her Sanskrit name Tara means "Savioress" or "Liberator." Her green color represents active enlightened energy, vitality, growth, and compassionate activity.

Unlike deities shown entirely absorbed in meditation, Green Tara appears peaceful yet ready to act. This quality makes her one of the most approachable and widely revered figures in Tibetan Buddhist practice.

Green Tara‘s Posture

Green Tara is traditionally seated gracefully upon a lotus throne.

Her left leg remains folded in the meditative position, representing inner stability, wisdom, and realization.

Her right leg extends forward from the lotus seat. This is one of Green Tara‘s most recognizable features and symbolizes her readiness to rise immediately and assist beings who call upon her.

Her posture therefore combines meditative wisdom with active compassion.

Sacred Hand Gestures

Green Tara‘s right hand extends downward in Varada Mudra, the gesture of generosity and the granting of blessings.

Her left hand is traditionally shown near her heart in a gesture associated with refuge and protection while holding the stem of an utpala lotus.

These gestures express Tara‘s compassionate promise to respond to suffering and guide beings toward liberation.

Lotus Flowers

The lotus is one of the most important symbols associated with Tara.

Just as a lotus grows from muddy water yet opens as a clean and beautiful flower, it represents the possibility of developing wisdom and compassion while living within the difficulties of ordinary existence.

The blooming lotuses surrounding Tara reinforce the themes of purity, awakening, and spiritual development.

The Meaning of Green

Green is strongly associated with Tara‘s active and energetic character.

It evokes flourishing life, movement, renewal, and compassionate activity. Her youthful appearance further expresses vitality and the spontaneous nature of enlightened action.

Green Tara therefore represents compassion that does not remain passive but responds when help is needed.

Green Tara Mantra

Green Tara is closely associated with the sacred mantra:

Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha

The mantra is widely recited in Tibetan Buddhist practice as an invocation of Tara‘s compassionate and liberating activity. It is traditionally associated with overcoming fears and obstacles while developing courage, compassion, and spiritual awareness.

Traditional Hand-Painted Tibetan Art

This Thangka is individually painted by hand rather than mechanically printed or digitally reproduced.

The detailed figure, ornaments, lotus flowers, sacred symbols, and surrounding composition require careful brushwork and considerable artistic skill. Traditional materials and painting methods give the artwork the depth and character associated with Himalayan sacred art.

The silk brocade mounting complements the painting, creating a traditional presentation suitable for a Buddhist altar, meditation space, Dharma center, or sacred wall display.

Artwork Details

Subject: Green Tara / Shyamatara

Tradition: Tibetan Buddhism

Artwork Type: Original Hand-Painted Thangka

Painting Size: 20 × 26 inches (46 × 66 cm)

Overall Size with Silk Brocade: 40 × 52 inches (102 × 132 cm)

Surface: Handmade Cotton Canvas

Colors: Natural Stone Pigments, Water-Based Colors, and Gold

Binder: Traditional Tibetan Hide Glue Mixture

Mounting: Traditional Silk Brocade

Orientation: Vertical

Origin: Hand-Painted in Nepal

Quality: Master Quality

This Green Tara Thangka is ideal for meditation rooms, Buddhist altars, yoga spaces, Dharma centers, spiritual interiors, or collections of authentic Himalayan Buddhist art. It can also make a meaningful spiritual gift for someone interested in Tara practice, meditation, Buddhism, or traditional sacred art.

Important Information

This is an original hand-painted artwork, not a print. Individual brushwork and minor variations are natural characteristics of handmade Thangka paintings.

Actual colors may vary slightly because of photography lighting and differences in computer, tablet, and mobile screen settings. The colors and fine details are often more impressive when viewed in person.

The painting dimensions refer to the painted artwork, while the larger dimensions include the silk brocade mounting.

The Thangka will be carefully rolled and securely packed inside a durable protective PVC tube for safe transportation.

Buyers are responsible for any import duties, customs taxes, or other charges imposed by their destination country.