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"In Praise of Tara is a treasure chest. It offers information, instruction, and inspiration."—Sharon Salzberg



In Praise of Tara
Songs to the Saviouress
Martin Willson, Author


The most dearly loved of all the Buddhist deities is the blissful goddess Tara. She acts with lightning speed to aid those in distress and to fulfill their wishes. This collection includes a history of the Tara Tantra, canonical and practice texts, and lyrical praises.

Praise & Reviews

"Whether a long-time practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism, a scholar, a newcomer, or a student of the Divine Mother in whatever form she is found, readers will find Willson's groundbreaking work on Tara indispensable."—China Galland, author of Tara and the Black Madonna

"This book rewards the lightest as well as the deepest reading."—Kate Wheeler

"This book is a treasure, an outstanding collection of Indian and Tibetan praises and contemplations centered on Tara."—Anne Klein

"In Praise of Tara is a treasure chest. It offers information, instruction, and inspiration."—Sharon Salzberg

"A treasure chest of Indian and Tibetan hymns and chants in praise of the Goddess. Those who are drawn to the Bhakti-Yoga (the devotional path) will find in this book a wealth of uplifting prayers and thoughts."—Yoga World

"Comprehensive and well-researched...In Praise of Tara has all the makings of a standard work in its field."—The Middle Way




Martin Willson, Author

Martin Willson received his Ph.D. in radioastronomy at Cambridge University before spending 12 years as a Buddhist monk in Australia, Switzerland and France. He is the author of In Praise of Tara (0-86171-109-2). Now married, he lives in Swansea, South Wales, United Kingdom.


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In Praise of Tara
Songs to the Saviouress
Martin Willson,
Author

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