21 Taras MANDALA

Practices for the 21 Taras are upheld in all the traditions of Tibetan buddhism. Each of these 21 emanations is associated with a specific mantra. Together, they provide a full array of excellent qualities to help us quickly overcome any obstacle to our path. Caring for sentient beings with motherlike love, the 21 Taras are like a net of wish-fulfilling gems. Their practice helps whatever beneficial conditions are desired or needed to emerge swiftly. Traditionally, practices of specific Tara forms among these 21 are offered in response to situations to which their qualities may be uniquely suited.

In the specific context of the Jonang Tradition, in the last century, Mati (Lodrö Drakpa) composed an extensive practice ritual connected to the 21 Taras as a mind terma called the “Drolmi Kazug Puja,” which has also been translated as “The Precious, Excellent Wish-fulfilling Vase”, or “Tara Puja for Prosperity”.