The Green Tara

Green Tara is the feminine embodiment of enlightenment and a manifestation of the Buddha-nature that exists in all of us. Her female form represents wisdom, and she is called the Mother of all Buddhas. Tara comes swiftly to the aid of those in need. She is the liberator from karmic obstacles and fear. The mantra of Green Tara is Om tare tuttare ture svaha

"Om Mani Padme Hum" (the Jewel in the Lotus) is the universal mantra of great love and great compassion. This mantra, associated with Avalokiteshvara, opens the mind to love and compassion and leads it towards awakening.

Each symbol has a purifying effect:
OM purifies the veils of the body.
MA purifies the veils of speech.
NI purifies the veils of mind.
PAD purifies the veils of conflicting emotions.
ME purifies the veils of latent conditioning.
HUM purifies the veil that covers knowledge.

The Tibetan mantra of the Medicine Buddha, Om bhaisajye bhaisajye mahabhaisajye bhaisajye raja samudgate svaha