论度母的起源与文化模式

The Origin and Cultural Pattern of Tara

度母最早产生于古代印度,以一个终极的永恒力量,一个慈悲美丽、利益众生的崇拜偶像,植根于广大信仰者的内心世界和精神生活之中,且以自身富有的性质借助不同方法融入宇宙社会秩序之中,构成人们赖以寄托的信念和动力。而其基本性质又决定了她的存在方式和文化模式,表现为履行一种合乎宇宙秩序的、或体现神圣意志的伦理行为的终极实体或人格力量,获得了信仰者的认同。

The female deity Tara is originated in India. She is the symbol of the everlasting power, beauty , compassion and generosity. As an ideal religious figure, her image deeply rooted into the spiritual world and worldly life of the believers. Her special nature is blended with the social order by various ways and she has become the faith and driving force of the people. Her basic characteristic made up her way of existence and cultural pattern. Furthermore, her performance of conforming with the universal order or the supreme of over all moral quality gained the recognition of the believers.