The female diety Tara swiftly dispels fears and negative emotions. Meditation on Tara's myriad aspects transforms the practitioner's mind into the enlightened qualities Tara represents. This commentary on the practice of The Praises to the Twenty-One Taras is prepared from oral teachings given by the authors during their more than 25 years teaching in the West. Teachings on the outer and inner meanings of the text are interspersed with lively stories, and the authors suggest solutions to problems that may emerge as practice develops.