Tara is the supreme female deity in Buddhism. As the embodiment of the active aspect of buddhas' compassion, she is "mother of all buddha-activities." Tara has many forms such as the "Taras Who Protect from the 8 Great Dangers" and the "21 Taras." White Tara is particularly related to longevity and the prevention of accidental and untimely deaths. Wearing her sungkhor keeps one protected from all dangers - both outer and inner.
