Tara is one of the most popular deities within the system of Tibetan Buddhism and temples dedicated to her could once be found all over Tibet and are still found in Nepal, Bhutan, and all over the world. She is a goddess of compassion and miraculous action and is said to have been formed from the tears of Avalokiteshvara when he witnessed the suffering within the world. Tara is said to be the mother of all Boddhisattvas and loves all sentient beings just as a wise and compassionate mother would. She has many different manifestations but Green Tara and White Tara are the most popular two. Each manifestation of Tara can be approached to help one alleviate different problems or forms of suffering.
Traditionally, there are eight offerings that Tara enjoys which are placed in eight separate bowls and offered to her. The offerings are water for drinking, water for washing, flowers, incense, light, perfumed water, food, and music. Water, incense, rice, and/or candles would be a good offering for those wishing to build a relationship with her.
Green Tara is known by many as the Saviouress due to her miraculously swift aid when called upon to protect her followers and devotees. Many people have stories of Green Tara coming to their aid and protecting them after only a handful of recitations of her mantra. Green Tara is primarily a goddess of compassion and protection, and she excels at both. She can help free one from their fears and negative attachments but she can also serve as a powerful protector. In Tibet, the color green is associated with action and power which goes to show you exactly how high of a regard she is held in the Buddhist world. Simply reciting her mantra is said to manifest her presence to you.
The mantra for Green Tara is: Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha (OM TARAY TOOTARAY TOORAY SVAHA)