Buddhist Chant: Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha ~ Clearing Fear, Awakening Courage

This Sunday, we gather online to chant Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha, the mantra of Green Tārā, beloved in Tibetan Buddhism as a swift protector and embodiment of compassion in action.

You’re welcome whether this is your first chant or you’ve been chanting for years. You can chant along, whisper, or simply rest in the sound.

What we'll do

• Arrive & settle
• Short check-in (“Have you chanted this before?”)
• Story & meaning of Green Tārā
• Pronunciation practice (very beginner-friendly)
• Set a simple personal intention
• Opening chants
• Main chant (27 or 54 repetitions in a relaxed rhythm)
• Quiet rest in silence
• Optional sharing & closing blessing

Mantra Om Tāre Tuttāre Turé Soha
(Pronounced: Om Tah-rey Too-tah-rey Too-rey So-ha)

Short meaning
Calling on Tārā’s compassionate presence to help clear fear and obstacles, and to awaken courage and compassion within us.

Possibly benefits

• Traditionally used to transform fear and obstacles and to invoke Green Tārā’s protective, compassionate energy.
• May support calm, emotional balance, and a felt sense of being held, as with many devotional mantras.
• Research on sacred sound and mantra suggests reduced stress and increased relaxation, linked to heart-rate variability and nervous system regulation.

> This is a contemplative practice, not medical treatment and not a substitute for professional support.

Practical

• Online: Mantra text shown on screen.
• Come as you are — camera on or off, chanting or silent.
• You’re welcome to lie down and just receive the sound.

Who it's for

• Curious beginners
• Experienced meditators wanting heart-centered practice
• Anyone drawn to Tārā, compassion, or gentle protection
• All traditions, identities, and backgrounds are warmly welcome 🌿

References

• YoWangdu Tibetan Buddhism – Green Tara mantra resources — 2023 YoWangdu Experience Tibet
• Kagyu Samye Ling – Green Tara practice teachings — Teaching archive samyeling.org
• Tseng, A.A. — Mantra Meditation & Health — IJERPH — 2022 PMC