The (or Praises to the Twenty-One Taras ) is one of the most cherished and widely recited prayers in Tibetan Buddhism. Known in Tibetan as Chagtsal Nyishu Tsachikpa (ཕྱག་འཚལ་ཉི་ཤུ་རྩ་གཅིག་པ), this sacred text honors Arya Tara—the Mother of all Buddhas—in her 21 distinct manifestations.
For practitioners seeking the , having a reliable script that includes the original Tibetan Uchen text, phonetic transliteration, and English translation is essential for an authentic practice. The Significance of Jetsun Dolma (Tara)
Grants deep realization of emptiness and bodhicitta (the mind of enlightenment).
The verses describe her physical forms—such as having eyes like "instant flashes of lightning" or a face like "a hundred full autumn moons"—and her legendary deeds, such as shaking the three worlds with the sound of the syllable . Praises to the 21 Taras (PDF)
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Reciting this mantra is often done in conjunction with the 21 praises, and is considered a complete practice in itself for attaining Tara's swift blessings.
(Black/Dark Blue) – For destroying black magic, curses, and malicious intents.
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The , often referred to in Tibetan as Dolma Nyishu Tsha Chik , is one of the most revered and frequently recited prayers in Tibetan Buddhism. Believed to have been first spoken by Shakyamuni Buddha under the Bodhi tree, this sacred text invokes the 21 emanations of Tara, the "Mother of Liberation," to provide swift protection, healing, and spiritual guidance. Core Significance of the 21 Taras Prayer
Reciting the 21 homages with sincere devotion is a direct method to connect with the swift and compassionate energy of Tara.
Tibetan masters emphasize that the benefits of reciting the Dolma prayer are vast and immediate. It is traditionally performed in monasteries every morning and is highly recommended for lay practitioners during times of crisis.
