21 Tara
Explore our collection of 21 Tara Thangkas (also spelled thanka), hand-painted by skilled artists in Nepal. Each painting shows Green Tara, the female Buddha of compassion and swift action, surrounded by her 21 emanations. In Tibetan Buddhism, each Tara has her own color, gesture and blessing, ranging from protection against fear and danger to healing, wisdom and prosperity.
The 21 Taras are honored in the Praises to the Twenty-One Taras, one of the most widely recited prayers in Himalayan Buddhism. Our artists follow traditional iconography, including the Atisha and Suryagupta lineages, so every figure has correct proportions and symbols.
Each thangka is painted on cotton canvas with natural mineral pigments, and many include fine 24K gold detailing. Sizes range from small pieces for a home altar to large works for monasteries, meditation halls and collectors.
A 21 Tara thangka can be a focus for meditation and prayer, a protective image for the home, or a meaningful spiritual gift. Browse the collection below to find the Tara thangka that suits your practice or space. You can also contact us for custom sizes, framing or brocade mounting.