The Bodhisattva Tara at the British Museum, London

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Tara, also known as Bodhisattva Tara or Ārya Tārā in Tibetan Buddhism, is a female Bodhisattva who shines as a powerful Buddha in Vajrayana Buddhism. She is renowned as the "mother of liberation," and embodies the virtues of success in work and achievements. Tara is a tantric meditation deity whose practice empowers practitioners of the Tibetan branch of Vajrayana Buddhism to cultivate inner qualities and grasp profound teachings about compassion and emptiness. Tara represents a set of Buddhas or bodhisattvas with similar aspects, which can be understood as different facets of the same quality. As bodhisattvas are often metaphors for Buddhist virtues, these deities embody various aspects of enlightenment. This object is part of "Scan The World." Scan the World is a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe. Scan the World is an open-source community effort that allows people to access these items for free. If you have interesting objects nearby and want to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.