Siṃhamukhā Series

• 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.

• Averting Negativity through Siṃhamukhā, the Lion-Faced Ḍākinī by Eighth Karmapa

A short practice of the lion-faced ḍākinī, Siṃhamukhā (seng gdong ma), who is associated with the elimination of adversity, threats and danger.

• Fulfilment Practice: A Supplement to the Activity Manual of the Lion-Faced Ḍākinī, Siṃhamukhā by Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpe Nyima

A supplementary fulfilment practice (bskang ba) for Siṃhamukhā, the Lion-Faced Ḍākinī, from the Longchen Nyingtik cycle.

• The History of the Hearing Lineage of the Profound and Secret Practice of Siṃhamukhā by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo

Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo recounts the origin of the teachings of Siṃhamukhā and how they have been subsequently passed down to him. He closely follows the story associated with the lineage of Bari Lotsawa (ba ri lugs).

• The Shower of Blessings: A Prayer to Siṃhamukhā, the Secret Female Practice by Dodrupchen Jigme Trinle Özer

A lineage supplication for the Longchen Nyingtik practice of Siṃhamukhā, the Lion-Faced Ḍākinī, which is the secret, wrathful aspect of Yumka, including additional verses by the Third Dodrupchen.

• Siṃhamukhā Lineage Prayer by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

A three-verse lineage prayer for the practice of the Lion-Faced Ḍākinī composed at the request of Trulshik Kunzang Pawo Dorje (1897–1962).

• Siṃhamukhā, the Secret Female Practice from the Heart-Essence of the Vast Expanse by Jigme Lingpa

The Longchen Nyingtik sādhana of Siṃhamukhā, which is considered to be the secret, wrathful aspect of the Female Practice (Yumka).

• Averting Obstacles