{"product_id":"green-tara-es-wd-gt-01","title":"Green Tara — Entry Collection | ES-WD-GT-01","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3\" data-collection=\"es\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__eyebrow\"\u003eENTRY COLLECTION · ES-WD-GT-01\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__lead\"\u003eAn individually documented Green Tara piece from the ES Collection. The form is machine-demoulded and then hand-coloured by artisans or workshop workers; conflicting historical material records remain intentionally excluded from the consumer description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__longform\"\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__object\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE OBJECT · ABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWood-Style Green Tara 01\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__object-copy\"\u003eAn individually documented Green Tara piece from the ES Collection. The form is machine-demoulded and then hand-coloured by artisans or workshop workers; conflicting historical material records remain intentionally excluded from the consumer description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__story pdp-v3__story--es\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE PROCESS · WHY THIS PIECE IS DIFFERENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMachine-formed for consistency, finished by hand, then included in a large communal prayer ceremony.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__story-copy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eES follows a different making route from HC and CS. The tsa-tsa forms are \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003emachine-demoulded\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003eindividually hand-coloured\u003c\/strong\u003e by ordinary artisans or workshop workers. Finished pieces are also placed together with other objects during \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003elarge-scale Buddhist prayer ceremonies\u003c\/strong\u003e to receive prayers and blessings as part of the gathering. The significance lies in this combination of \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003eaccessible production, human hand-finishing and participation in a living prayer context\u003c\/strong\u003e—not in a claim of guaranteed spiritual effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__figure\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE FIGURE · ICONOGRAPHY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen Tara\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__figure-copy\"\u003eGreen Tara is a central Tara form in Tibetan Buddhist art. Her iconography is recognised by a peaceful female figure, lotus imagery and a relaxed seated posture with the right leg extended. This posture creates a visual sense of readiness rather than complete withdrawal into meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__symbols\"\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReadiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConveyed through the characteristic extended leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGenerosity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recurring meaning of Green Tara’s hand gestures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLotus imagery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently accompanies the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFearlessness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major theme in several Tara traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFemale enlightened imagery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTara holds an exceptional place in Tibetan Buddhist visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__culture\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eCULTURAL BACKGROUND\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen Tara in context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Tara tradition developed into a rich family of forms, with Green Tara among the most familiar. Her asymmetrical posture — one leg folded and the other extended — gives the peaceful figure a sense of potential action. Green Tara is also associated with traditions concerning the “eight fears,” which can be read both as dangers and as symbolic obstacles. These meanings belong to Buddhist culture and practice; they are not presented as a guarantee that the object itself prevents harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__making\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE MAKING · PROCESS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow this piece was completed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe tsa-tsa form is \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003emachine-demoulded\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003eindividually hand-coloured\u003c\/strong\u003e by artisans or workshop workers before final assembly. Finished ES pieces are included during \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003elarge-scale Buddhist prayer ceremonies\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they are placed with other objects for prayers and blessing rites. No material composition is stated because the surviving material records conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__details\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eDETAILS · INDIVIDUAL RECORD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecific to this object\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSKU\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eES-WD-GT-01\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFigure\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eGreen Tara\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e4.936 × 4.146 × 1.132 cm\u003cbr\u003e1.943 × 1.632 × 0.446 in\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWeight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e29.19 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTechnique\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMachine-demoulded; individually hand-coloured; case\/structure assembly; included in large-scale prayer ceremony\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eArtisan\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eArtisan \/ workshop worker (name not stated)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStructure \/ Case\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eFinished Green Tara framed\/cased structure; material field withheld due to conflicting records\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__care\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eCARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep dry. Handle gently.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHandle gently and keep in a dry, stable environment away from prolonged direct sunlight and excessive heat. Dust only with a soft, clean, dry cloth. Do not use water, oils, polish, alcohol, solvents or abrasives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TIBETAN SHAMBHALA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49939991986433,"sku":"ES-WD-GT-01","price":113.69,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/2740\/2753\/files\/ES-WD-GT-01-01-HERO_PASS_2026-08-17__S2FIXPNG_ED97536241CC_20260820142324_01.png?v=1787235848","url":"https:\/\/tibetanshambhala.com\/products\/green-tara-es-wd-gt-01","provider":"Tibetan Shambhala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}