White Tara (Dolkar)

There are many forms of Tara, and this one, as can be seen by the distinctive iconographic details, is the form known as White Tara. White Tara holds a position of special importance in Tibetan Buddhism. This is because she is one of the "long life deities". In other words, Dolkar (White Tara) is closely associated with longevity, health and vitality. The practitioner may call on her to help oneself or other sentient beings with her powers of healing. This could manifest as a tangible cure, or as the spiritual insights necessary to deal with the problem from a position of understanding and acceptance.
This is a contemporary lost-wax cast image from Nepal. It is half gilded in gold and has a hand painted face - also rendered with gold paint. 

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