Although popular in Tibet, Vasudhara does not assume as important a role as she does in Newar Buddhism. In Tibet, the worship of Vasudhara is limited to mostly lay people as opposed to worship by both lay and monastic life. This is because Tibetan monastic life regards Vasudhara as a “benefactor of the laity” and instead primarily engages in the worship of the goddess Tara for all their needs.
Despite being popular in Tibet, Vasudhara’s importance there is less significant compared to Newar Buddhism. In Tibet, worship of Vasudhara is predominantly among laypeople rather than both lay and monastic communities. This difference is due to Tibetan monastic life viewing Vasudhara as a “benefactor of the laity” and focusing on goddess Tara for their needs.