My Friend Tara

Meet Tara, a goddess of compassion in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions, reveals the colorful forms she takes to ease suffering and help all beings, large and small!This beautifully illustrated picture book introduces kids (ages to 5–9) to Tara, who is always ready to spring into action for the benefit of the world.The great goddess Tara manifests in a variety forms and colors to help alleviate the suffering of those who think of her. A deity of compassion in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions, she creates a safe place to learn, increase patience, protect friends and family, end natural disasters, help crops grow, and more. She is always ready to spring into action for the benefit of the world. This book introduces how she came to be and explains the different forms she takes.ÂDruk the Dragon is our lovable narrator who makes the introduction to his friend Tara friendly and accessible. He explains the rainbow of her talents that kids can picture when they need her help manifesting special qualities:ÂÂWhite for calm and peacefulnessÂYellow for positive richness like patience, confidence, and loveÂRed for health and happinessÂBlue to clear difficult emotionsÂGreen for protection and compassionate actionÂThe book includes a heartfelt authorÂ’s note that explains how we can all be like Tara by emanating her vow to reduce suffering in the world. It concludes with a short, guided meditation that kids can practice with a mantra to summon the compassion of Tara.