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By "main deity," I mean the principal deity around whom the entire Atiyoga (Dzogchen) cycle is centered. For example:

- Lama Yangtik has Padmasambhava as its primary deity.

- Longchen Nyingthig, Vima Nyingthig, and Khandro Nyingthig are primarily centered on Samantabhadra, although they also include practices related to Padmasambhava, Yeshe Tsogyal, and other enlightened figures.

I'm looking specifically for Dzogchen/Atiyoga cycles in which Tārā (in any form, such as Green Tārā, White Tārā, or any other) is the principal deity of the cycle, rather than appearing only as one practice within a broader revelation or as a supporting deity.

I tend to plan my spiritual path in advance, even though I understand that my actual journey may unfold differently as I receive teachings and guidance.

I'm particularly interested in practicing Tārā within the Nyingma tradition, and from what I've read online, I've tentatively mapped the Nine Yāna tantric levels as follows:

- Kriyā Tantra: Twenty-One Tārās of Suryagupta

- Caryā Tantra: I don't know of a Tārā practice at this level.

- Yoga Tantra: Zabtik Drolchok (I think?)

- Mahāyoga: Zabtik Drolchok (I think?)

- Anuyoga: I don't know.

- Atiyoga (Dzogchen): I don't know of a specific Tārā cycle.

Are my assumptions about Kriyā Tantra, Yoga Tantra, and Mahāyoga correct?

If not, could someone clarify which Tārā practices belong to each of these levels? Also, are there recognized Tārā practices or cycles for Caryā Tantra, Anuyoga, and Atiyoga within the Nyingma tradition?

I realize that in practice I may end up following whatever teachings and lineage I receive, rather than a plan I make now. I'm simply trying to understand the landscape of Nyingma Tārā practice and would appreciate any guidance or corrections.

I tend to plan my spiritual path in advance, even though I understand that my actual journey may unfold differently as I receive teachings and guidance.

I'm particularly interested in practicing Tārā within the Nyingma tradition, and from what I've read online, I've tentatively mapped the Nine Yāna tantric levels as follows:

- Kriyā Tantra: Twenty-One Tārās of Suryagupta

- Caryā Tantra: I don't know of a Tārā practice at this level.

- Yoga Tantra: Zabtik Drolchok (I think?)

- Mahāyoga: Zabtik Drolchok (I think?)

- Anuyoga: I don't know.

- Atiyoga (Dzogchen): I don't know of a specific Tārā cycle.

Are my assumptions about Kriyā Tantra, Yoga Tantra, and Mahāyoga correct?

If not, could someone clarify which Tārā practices belong to each of these levels? Also, are there recognized Tārā practices or cycles for Caryā Tantra, Anuyoga, and Atiyoga within the Nyingma tradition?

I realize that in practice I may end up following whatever teachings and lineage I receive, rather than a plan I make now. I'm simply trying to understand the landscape of Nyingma Tārā practice and would appreciate any guidance or corrections.