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My Friend Tara: And Her Rainbow of Compassion

by Lasha Mutual

Tara’s compassionate forms, introduced through color

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Tara’s compassionate forms, introduced through color

Druk the Dragon introduces Tara as a figure of compassion in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, with each color linked to qualities such as calm, patience, health, emotional clarity, and protection. The book combines an account of Tara’s forms and origins with practical ways for children to picture those qualities in times of need. An author’s note connects Tara’s vow to the possibility of reducing suffering, and a short guided meditation with a mantra closes the book. Its blend of religious introduction, symbolic color associations, and a simple practice gives the subject both an explanatory and participatory dimension.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in Buddhist or Hindu religious figures and stories.
  • Families seeking a child-friendly introduction to compassion and Tara’s different forms.
  • Young readers who enjoy books that include a guided meditation or mantra.

Themes

CompassionTara in Hindu and Buddhist traditionsColor symbolismReducing sufferingMeditation

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Book overview

Gather around Druk the Dragon as he introduces kids (ages to 5-9) to Tara, a goddess of compassion in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and reveals the colorful forms she takes to ease suffering and help all beings, large and small!

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.

Druk 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:

  • White for calm and peacefulness
  • Yellow for positive richness like patience, confidence, and love
  • Red for health and happiness
  • Blue to clear difficult emotions
  • Green for protection and compassionate action

The book includes a heartfelt author'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.
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