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Averting Obstacles

Siṃhamukhā, the lion-faced ḍākinī

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Dokpa

A series of apotropaic practices and rites for averting obstacles and dispelling negativity:

The Rishi's Maledictory Incantation: An Invocation of Wisdom Mind and Sacred Pledges for Reversing the Disturbances and Agitations of Dark Times In the Form of an Aspiration Prayer by Chatral Rinpoche

This is a prayer for the modern age, or kaliyuga, calling upon Buddha Śākyamuni, Guru Padmasambhava and all enlightened deities, gurus and protectors, in order to transform the minds of those in positions of power, so that terrible weapons of war may be eradicated, and the threats they pose to Dharma and living beings removed, allowing peace to reign throughout the world.

A Daily 'Hand-Clapping' Practice of Siṃhamukhā by Dudjom Rinpoche

This daily 'hand-clapping' (thal rdeb) practice of the lion-faced ḍākinī Siṃhamukhā/Siṃhavaktrā (seng gdong ma) is particularly associated with the elimination of adversity, threats and dangers.

A Short Practice for Averting Obstacles through Vajrakīlaya by Fifth Dalai Lama

This four-line apotropaic prayer is addressed to the deities of the Vajrakīlaya maṇḍala, requesting that they avert all forms of obstacle and harm.

Averting Obstacles through Sitātapatrā by Lhodrak Namkha Gyaltsen

A short practice requesting Sitātapatrā (gdugs dkar) to come to the aid of practitioners and avert or repel (zlog pa) all forms of obstacle and misfortune.

A Brief Version of the 'Chinese' Practice of Averting Periodic Obstacles by Mipham Rinpoche

A summary of the fuller dhāraṇī which was spoken by Mañjuśrī and is included within the Compendium of Dhāraṇīs (gzungs bsdus), this is a practice for averting obstacles linked to particular moments in time.

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