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[[Simhamukha]] or [[Senge Dongma]] ([[Sanskrit]]:[[Siṃhamukhā]]; [[Tibetan]]:[[sen-ge’i gdong ma]] or [[senge-dong-chen]]) can be translated into English as [[Lion-Faced Dakini]]. | [[Simhamukha]] or [[Senge Dongma]] ([[Sanskrit]]:[[Siṃhamukhā]]; [[Tibetan]]:[[sen-ge’i gdong ma]] or [[senge-dong-chen]]) can be translated into English as [[Lion-Faced Dakini]]. | ||
[[Sengdongma]], the [[Lion-faced Dakini]] is a [[female}} [[Dharma Protector]] regarded as a [[wrathful]] [[emanation]] of [[Guru Rinpoche]] / [[Padmasambhava]]. | [[Sengdongma]], the [[Lion-faced Dakini]] is a [[female}} [[Dharma Protector]] regarded as a [[wrathful]] [[emanation]] of [[Guru Rinpoche]] / [[Padmasambhava]]. | ||
| − | [[Sengdongma’s]] practice is crucially important for our well-being in these difficult times. She is {{Wiki|excellent}} for clearing {{Wiki|obstacles}} of the most pervasive and malignant kind, including [[spirit]] {{Wiki|disturbances}} and {{Wiki|black magic}}. | + | [[Sengdongma’s]] practice is crucially important for our well-being in these difficult times. She is {{Wiki|excellent}} for clearing {{Wiki|obstacles}} of the most {{Wiki|pervasive}} and malignant kind, [[including]] [[spirit]] {{Wiki|disturbances}} and {{Wiki|black magic}}. |
| − | [[Sengdongma]] has one face and two arms, and her [[body]] is dark blue in {{Wiki|colour}}. Her [[wrathful]] [[lion]] face is white and slightly turned to the right. | + | [[Sengdongma]] has one face and two arms, and her [[body]] is [[dark blue]] in {{Wiki|colour}}. Her [[wrathful]] [[lion]] face is white and slightly turned to the right. |
Her right hand holds aloft a [[ritual]] [[chopper]] and her left holds a white [[skullcup]] filled with {{Wiki|blood}} to her [[heart]]. She carries a [[khatvanga]] [[staff]] in the crook of her left hand. | Her right hand holds aloft a [[ritual]] [[chopper]] and her left holds a white [[skullcup]] filled with {{Wiki|blood}} to her [[heart]]. She carries a [[khatvanga]] [[staff]] in the crook of her left hand. | ||
| − | She is adorned with a tiara of five skulls, bone ornaments, a [[necklace]] of fifty freshly severed heads and wears a {{Wiki|tiger}} {{Wiki|skin}} skirt. She stands on her left leg with her right leg drawn up in a [[dancing]] [[posture]] in the middle of a blazing [[fire]] of [[pristine awareness]]. | + | She is adorned with a [[tiara]] of five skulls, [[bone ornaments]], a [[necklace]] of fifty freshly severed heads and wears a {{Wiki|tiger}} {{Wiki|skin}} skirt. She stands on her left leg with her right leg drawn up in a [[dancing]] [[posture]] in the middle of a blazing [[fire]] of [[pristine awareness]]. |
Her [[ferocity]] and her quick, intense, vibrant [[energy]] will counter any negative [[conditions]], sicknesses and misfortune befalling us. Therefore, she provides very powerful and effective [[protection]] against harm or [[magic]] that has been sent specifically to us. | Her [[ferocity]] and her quick, intense, vibrant [[energy]] will counter any negative [[conditions]], sicknesses and misfortune befalling us. Therefore, she provides very powerful and effective [[protection]] against harm or [[magic]] that has been sent specifically to us. | ||
| − | Her practice is also {{Wiki|excellent}} for destroying {{Wiki|obstacles}} to [[Dharma]] practice so that they never disturb the [[tantric]] practitioner’s health, wellness or [[spiritual]] progress. | + | Her practice is also {{Wiki|excellent}} for destroying {{Wiki|obstacles}} to [[Dharma]] practice so that they never disturb the [[tantric]] practitioner’s [[health]], wellness or [[spiritual]] progress. |
Her [[spiritual]] [[energy]] in the [[form]] of [[sound]] that helps to [[transform]] the [[mind]] ([[Mantra]]): | Her [[spiritual]] [[energy]] in the [[form]] of [[sound]] that helps to [[transform]] the [[mind]] ([[Mantra]]): | ||
| − | AH KHA SAMA RANZA SHANDA RASA MARAYA PHET | + | [[AH]] KHA SAMA RANZA SHANDA RASA MARAYA PHET |
| − | According to the [[Indian]] [[traditions]] followed by the [[Sarma]] schools, the [[Dakini Simhamukha]] is a [[Wikipedia:tutelary deity|tutelary deity]] [[arising]] out of the [[Chakrasamvara]] cycle of [[Tantras]] and belongs to the [[Anuttarayoga]] '[[Wisdom]]' {{Wiki|classification}}. The [[Sarma schools]]' [[Simhamukha]] is unrelated to the [[deity]] of the same [[name]] and [[appearance]] which arose in the later indigenous [[Tibetan]] [[Nyingma]] '[[Terma]]' ([[treasure]]) [[traditions]], where she is regarded as the secret [[Form]] of [[Guru Rinpoche]] ([[Padmasambhava]]). According to the [[Nyingma]] school, this [[Dakini]] and {{Wiki|female}} [[tantric]] [[Buddha]] is the principal [[Dakini]] [[teacher]] and one of the principal fierce [[manifestations]] of [[Padmasambhava]], the 8th Century [[Mahasiddha]], claimed to be the founder of the same school. As such, she is connected with many {{Wiki|ceremonies}} of the [[Dzogchen tradition]]. A fierce [[Dakini]], she is also one of the [[Phramenma]] , a group of [[Female deities]] from the [[Bardo Thödol]], or '[[Tibetan Book of the Dead]]'. The {{Wiki|female}} [[Lama]] [[Jetsun Lochen]] (1865- 1951) founded a [[Simhamukha]] practice [[lineage]]. | + | According to the [[Indian]] [[traditions]] followed by the [[Sarma]] schools, the [[Dakini Simhamukha]] is a [[Wikipedia:tutelary deity|tutelary deity]] [[arising]] out of the [[Chakrasamvara]] cycle of [[Tantras]] and belongs to the [[Anuttarayoga]] '[[Wisdom]]' {{Wiki|classification}}. The [[Sarma schools]]' [[Simhamukha]] is unrelated to the [[deity]] of the same [[name]] and [[appearance]] which arose in the later indigenous [[Tibetan]] [[Nyingma]] '[[Terma]]' ([[treasure]]) [[traditions]], where she is regarded as the secret [[Form]] of [[Guru Rinpoche]] ([[Padmasambhava]]). According to the [[Nyingma]] school, this [[Dakini]] and {{Wiki|female}} [[tantric]] [[Buddha]] is the [[principal]] [[Dakini]] [[teacher]] and one of the [[principal]] fierce [[manifestations]] of [[Padmasambhava]], the 8th Century [[Mahasiddha]], claimed to be the founder of the same school. As such, she is connected with many {{Wiki|ceremonies}} of the [[Dzogchen tradition]]. A fierce [[Dakini]], she is also one of the [[Phramenma]] , a group of [[Female deities]] from the [[Bardo Thödol]], or '[[Tibetan Book of the Dead]]'. The {{Wiki|female}} [[Lama]] [[Jetsun Lochen]] (1865- 1951) founded a [[Simhamukha]] practice [[lineage]]. |
RIGPA SHEDRA names him [[Senge Dradok]] describing him to be one of the eight prinicipal [[forms]] assumed by [[Guru Rinpoche]] at different points in his [[Life]], [[Senge Dradok's]] [[activity]] being "the [[subjugation of non-buddhists]]".. Referring to "A [[Great Treasure of Blessings]]", page 30, it is said: [[Guru Rinpoche]] challenged and defeated five hundred upholders of [[wrong views]] in [[debate]] at [[Bodhgaya]]. He reversed their [[magic]] with the aid of a [[wrathful]] [[Mantra]] given him by the [[lion-faced Dakini]] [[Marajita]]. , | RIGPA SHEDRA names him [[Senge Dradok]] describing him to be one of the eight prinicipal [[forms]] assumed by [[Guru Rinpoche]] at different points in his [[Life]], [[Senge Dradok's]] [[activity]] being "the [[subjugation of non-buddhists]]".. Referring to "A [[Great Treasure of Blessings]]", page 30, it is said: [[Guru Rinpoche]] challenged and defeated five hundred upholders of [[wrong views]] in [[debate]] at [[Bodhgaya]]. He reversed their [[magic]] with the aid of a [[wrathful]] [[Mantra]] given him by the [[lion-faced Dakini]] [[Marajita]]. , | ||
| − | [[Simhamukha]] is iconographically represented as a [[wrathful deity]] who is usually depicted as a dark blue, or maroon, coloured lion-faced {{Wiki|female}} and is associated with the [[direction]] [[East]]. As [[Simhavaktra]], an alternate [[Form]] of [[Simhamukha]], she is also an attendant of the [[Dharmapala]] [[Palden Lhamo]], in which case she is depicted as carrying both a [[Kapala]], or [[Skullcup]], and a [[kartika]], or [[ritual]] knife. | + | [[Simhamukha]] is iconographically represented as a [[wrathful deity]] who is usually depicted as a [[dark blue]], or maroon, coloured lion-faced {{Wiki|female}} and is associated with the [[direction]] [[East]]. As [[Simhavaktra]], an alternate [[Form]] of [[Simhamukha]], she is also an attendant of the [[Dharmapala]] [[Palden Lhamo]], in which case she is depicted as carrying both a [[Kapala]], or [[Skullcup]], and a [[kartika]], or [[ritual]] knife. |
| − | According to Khandro.net [[Sengdongma]] ([[lion-faced Dakini]]) is a [[wrathful]] [[manifestation]] of [[Padmasambhava]] [[Guru Rinpoche]] who eliminates {{Wiki|obstacles}}, whereas [[Sinhavaktra]] is a dark blue [[Lion-head Dakini]] who dispels {{Wiki|obstacles}} to [[Enlightenment]]. She holds a broad-bladed knife and [[skull cup]].. | + | According to Khandro.net [[Sengdongma]] ([[lion-faced Dakini]]) is a [[wrathful]] [[manifestation]] of [[Padmasambhava]] [[Guru Rinpoche]] who eliminates {{Wiki|obstacles}}, whereas [[Sinhavaktra]] is a [[dark blue]] [[Lion-head Dakini]] who dispels {{Wiki|obstacles}} to [[Enlightenment]]. She holds a broad-bladed knife and [[skull cup]].. |
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Every [[Hindu]] [[temple]] has the face of [[lion]] at the apex entrance carved artistically. This lion-face appears at the top of the door, niche, and windows as well. The countenances of man and [[lion]] are fused and it is also known as [[Simhamuka]] or [[Simhalalata]]. It is supposed to lead worshippers to [[Supreme Reality]]. | Every [[Hindu]] [[temple]] has the face of [[lion]] at the apex entrance carved artistically. This lion-face appears at the top of the door, niche, and windows as well. The countenances of man and [[lion]] are fused and it is also known as [[Simhamuka]] or [[Simhalalata]]. It is supposed to lead worshippers to [[Supreme Reality]]. | ||
[[File:Simhamukha 0245.jpg|thumb|250px|]] | [[File:Simhamukha 0245.jpg|thumb|250px|]] | ||
| − | [[Simhamukha]] usually indicates [[Rahu]] (eclipse). One of the {{Wiki|nine planets}}, [[Rahu]] stands for a devourer. There is a {{Wiki|Puranic}} story. During the fight between [[gods]] and {{Wiki|demons}} for [[nectar]] or [[Amrita]], the {{Wiki|demon}} [[Rahu]] tried to get a sip of drink of [[immortality]], stealthily. But he was caught in the nick of [[time]] by the [[Surya]] (the [[Sun God]])]) and [[Chandra]] (the [[Moon God]]) and [[Lord]] [[Vishnu]] was informed instantly. He cut off [[Rahu]]'s head. But the head became [[immortal]], having tasted a drop of [[nectar]]. [[Rahu]] now tried to swallow {{Wiki|Sun}} and [[Moon]] when they passed near him. During {{Wiki|eclipses}} ([[grahana]]), this scene is repeated according to believers. | + | [[Simhamukha]] usually indicates [[Rahu]] ([[eclipse]]). One of the {{Wiki|nine planets}}, [[Rahu]] stands for a devourer. There is a {{Wiki|Puranic}} story. During the fight between [[gods]] and {{Wiki|demons}} for [[nectar]] or [[Amrita]], the {{Wiki|demon}} [[Rahu]] tried to get a sip of drink of [[immortality]], stealthily. But he was caught in the nick of [[time]] by the [[Surya]] (the [[Sun God]])]) and [[Chandra]] (the [[Moon God]]) and [[Lord]] [[Vishnu]] was informed instantly. He cut off [[Rahu]]'s head. But the head became [[immortal]], having tasted a drop of [[nectar]]. [[Rahu]] now tried to swallow {{Wiki|Sun}} and [[Moon]] when they passed near him. During {{Wiki|eclipses}} ([[grahana]]), this scene is repeated according to believers. |
| − | [[Rahu]] is the son of [[Simhika]] or the lioness, who [[symbolizes]] destruction. The [[incarnation]] of [[Narasimha]] has this {{Wiki|concept}} behind it. The earliest carving of [[Kirtimuka]] or [[Simhamukha]] is seen in the [[Stupa]] at [[Amaravati]] (2nd century C.E.). Dancers of [[Cambodia]] use [[Kirtimuka]] as a headdress. Artifacts and any worship-worthy idols or mandaps carry this [[Symbol]]. | + | [[Rahu]] is the son of [[Simhika]] or the lioness, who [[symbolizes]] destruction. The [[incarnation]] of [[Narasimha]] has this {{Wiki|concept}} behind it. The earliest carving of [[Kirtimuka]] or [[Simhamukha]] is seen in the [[Stupa]] at [[Amaravati]] (2nd century C.E.). Dancers of [[Cambodia]] use [[Kirtimuka]] as a headdress. Artifacts and any worship-worthy {{Wiki|idols}} or mandaps carry this [[Symbol]]. |
==[[Tibet]] == Within the [[Nyingma School]], of the two divisions of [[Kama]] ([[Oral Teachings]]) and [[Terma]] ([[Revealed Treasures]]), [[Simhamukha]] belongs to the [[Terma]]. From the three general divisions of [[Terma]]: [[Root]], Branch and [[Essence]], [[Simhamukha]] belongs to the [[Dakini]] Cycle within the [[Root Terma]] class. Only in The [[Nyingma Tradition]] she is regarded as the secret [[Form]] of [[Guru Rinpoche]] [[Padmasambhava]]. Otherwise, in the [[Sarma]] [[Traditions]] coming from [[India]], the [[deity]] [[Simhamukha]] is found in the [[Chakrasamvara]] Cycle of [[Tantras]]. Although both [[forms]] are similar in [[name]] and [[appearance]], they are unrelated. | ==[[Tibet]] == Within the [[Nyingma School]], of the two divisions of [[Kama]] ([[Oral Teachings]]) and [[Terma]] ([[Revealed Treasures]]), [[Simhamukha]] belongs to the [[Terma]]. From the three general divisions of [[Terma]]: [[Root]], Branch and [[Essence]], [[Simhamukha]] belongs to the [[Dakini]] Cycle within the [[Root Terma]] class. Only in The [[Nyingma Tradition]] she is regarded as the secret [[Form]] of [[Guru Rinpoche]] [[Padmasambhava]]. Otherwise, in the [[Sarma]] [[Traditions]] coming from [[India]], the [[deity]] [[Simhamukha]] is found in the [[Chakrasamvara]] Cycle of [[Tantras]]. Although both [[forms]] are similar in [[name]] and [[appearance]], they are unrelated. | ||
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[[Gelugpa lineage]]: [[Vajradhara]], [[Dakini]] [[Simhamukha]], [[Vajrasana]], [[Bari Lotsawa]] [[Rinchen Drag]], [[Sachen Kunga Nyingpo]] (1092-1158) and the five {{Wiki|Holy}} Superiors of [[Sakya]], [[Rongpa Dorje Gyaltsen]], [[Sanggye Yeshe]], [[Yak De Panchen]], [[Gyalwa Tsongkapa]] (1357-1419), etc. | [[Gelugpa lineage]]: [[Vajradhara]], [[Dakini]] [[Simhamukha]], [[Vajrasana]], [[Bari Lotsawa]] [[Rinchen Drag]], [[Sachen Kunga Nyingpo]] (1092-1158) and the five {{Wiki|Holy}} Superiors of [[Sakya]], [[Rongpa Dorje Gyaltsen]], [[Sanggye Yeshe]], [[Yak De Panchen]], [[Gyalwa Tsongkapa]] (1357-1419), etc. | ||
| − | There is reference to this protector's [[emanations]] in The [[Shurangama Mantra]] found in the [[Tibetan]] [[Chandragomin]]'s [[Shurangama]] [[Mantra]] [[Sadhana]] translated from the original [[Buddhist]] [[Hybrid Sanskrit]] into [[Tibetan]] ([[Tibetan canon]] [[Tengyur]] [[Karchag Phangthangma Toh]] 3096, Toh 593/2/1), and also [[Padmankusha's]] Text [[Toh 3106, and the [[Vajrasana's]] Text Toh 3110 - Sarvatathāgataoṣṇīṣaśitātapatrā-nāmāparājitā-mahāpratyangirā-mahāvidyārājñī-[[Nāma]]-[[dhāraṇī]]; [[Tibetan]] [[name]] is [[phags pa De bshin gshegs pa'i gtsug tor nas byung ba'i gdugs dkar po can gshan gyi mi thub pa phir bzlog pa chen mo mchog tu grub pa shes bya ba'i gzungs]]. | + | There is reference to this [[protector's]] [[emanations]] in The [[Shurangama Mantra]] found in the [[Tibetan]] [[Chandragomin]]'s [[Shurangama]] [[Mantra]] [[Sadhana]] translated from the original [[Buddhist]] [[Hybrid Sanskrit]] into [[Tibetan]] ([[Tibetan canon]] [[Tengyur]] [[Karchag Phangthangma Toh]] 3096, Toh 593/2/1), and also [[Padmankusha's]] Text [[Toh 3106, and the [[Vajrasana's]] Text Toh 3110 - Sarvatathāgataoṣṇīṣaśitātapatrā-nāmāparājitā-mahāpratyangirā-mahāvidyārājñī-[[Nāma]]-[[dhāraṇī]]; [[Tibetan]] [[name]] is [[phags pa De bshin gshegs pa'i gtsug tor nas byung ba'i gdugs dkar po can gshan gyi mi thub pa phir bzlog pa chen mo mchog tu grub pa shes bya ba'i gzungs]]. |
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Latest revision as of 09:49, 31 March 2023
Simhamukha or Senge Dongma (Sanskrit:Siṃhamukhā; Tibetan:sen-ge’i gdong ma or senge-dong-chen) can be translated into English as Lion-Faced Dakini.
Sengdongma, the Lion-faced Dakini is a [[female}} Dharma Protector regarded as a wrathful emanation of Guru Rinpoche / Padmasambhava.
Sengdongma’s practice is crucially important for our well-being in these difficult times. She is excellent for clearing obstacles of the most pervasive and malignant kind, including spirit disturbances and black magic.
Sengdongma has one face and two arms, and her body is dark blue in colour. Her wrathful lion face is white and slightly turned to the right.
Her right hand holds aloft a ritual chopper and her left holds a white skullcup filled with blood to her heart. She carries a khatvanga staff in the crook of her left hand.
She is adorned with a tiara of five skulls, bone ornaments, a necklace of fifty freshly severed heads and wears a tiger skin skirt. She stands on her left leg with her right leg drawn up in a dancing posture in the middle of a blazing fire of pristine awareness.
Her ferocity and her quick, intense, vibrant energy will counter any negative conditions, sicknesses and misfortune befalling us. Therefore, she provides very powerful and effective protection against harm or magic that has been sent specifically to us.
Her practice is also excellent for destroying obstacles to Dharma practice so that they never disturb the tantric practitioner’s health, wellness or spiritual progress.
Her spiritual energy in the form of sound that helps to transform the mind (Mantra):
AH KHA SAMA RANZA SHANDA RASA MARAYA PHET
According to the Indian traditions followed by the Sarma schools, the Dakini Simhamukha is a tutelary deity arising out of the Chakrasamvara cycle of Tantras and belongs to the Anuttarayoga 'Wisdom' classification. The Sarma schools' Simhamukha is unrelated to the deity of the same name and appearance which arose in the later indigenous Tibetan Nyingma 'Terma' (treasure) traditions, where she is regarded as the secret Form of Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava). According to the Nyingma school, this Dakini and female tantric Buddha is the principal Dakini teacher and one of the principal fierce manifestations of Padmasambhava, the 8th Century Mahasiddha, claimed to be the founder of the same school. As such, she is connected with many ceremonies of the Dzogchen tradition. A fierce Dakini, she is also one of the Phramenma , a group of Female deities from the Bardo Thödol, or 'Tibetan Book of the Dead'. The female Lama Jetsun Lochen (1865- 1951) founded a Simhamukha practice lineage.
RIGPA SHEDRA names him Senge Dradok describing him to be one of the eight prinicipal forms assumed by Guru Rinpoche at different points in his Life, Senge Dradok's activity being "the subjugation of non-buddhists".. Referring to "A Great Treasure of Blessings", page 30, it is said: Guru Rinpoche challenged and defeated five hundred upholders of wrong views in debate at Bodhgaya. He reversed their magic with the aid of a wrathful Mantra given him by the lion-faced Dakini Marajita. ,
Simhamukha is iconographically represented as a wrathful deity who is usually depicted as a dark blue, or maroon, coloured lion-faced female and is associated with the direction East. As Simhavaktra, an alternate Form of Simhamukha, she is also an attendant of the Dharmapala Palden Lhamo, in which case she is depicted as carrying both a Kapala, or Skullcup, and a kartika, or ritual knife.
According to Khandro.net Sengdongma (lion-faced Dakini) is a wrathful manifestation of Padmasambhava Guru Rinpoche who eliminates obstacles, whereas Sinhavaktra is a dark blue Lion-head Dakini who dispels obstacles to Enlightenment. She holds a broad-bladed knife and skull cup..
Hindu legend
Every Hindu temple has the face of lion at the apex entrance carved artistically. This lion-face appears at the top of the door, niche, and windows as well. The countenances of man and lion are fused and it is also known as Simhamuka or Simhalalata. It is supposed to lead worshippers to Supreme Reality.
Simhamukha usually indicates Rahu (eclipse). One of the nine planets, Rahu stands for a devourer. There is a Puranic story. During the fight between gods and demons for nectar or Amrita, the demon Rahu tried to get a sip of drink of immortality, stealthily. But he was caught in the nick of time by the Surya (the Sun God)]) and Chandra (the Moon God) and Lord Vishnu was informed instantly. He cut off Rahu's head. But the head became immortal, having tasted a drop of nectar. Rahu now tried to swallow Sun and Moon when they passed near him. During eclipses (grahana), this scene is repeated according to believers.
Rahu is the son of Simhika or the lioness, who symbolizes destruction. The incarnation of Narasimha has this concept behind it. The earliest carving of Kirtimuka or Simhamukha is seen in the Stupa at Amaravati (2nd century C.E.). Dancers of Cambodia use Kirtimuka as a headdress. Artifacts and any worship-worthy idols or mandaps carry this Symbol.
==Tibet == Within the Nyingma School, of the two divisions of Kama (Oral Teachings) and Terma (Revealed Treasures), Simhamukha belongs to the Terma. From the three general divisions of Terma: Root, Branch and Essence, Simhamukha belongs to the Dakini Cycle within the Root Terma class. Only in The Nyingma Tradition she is regarded as the secret Form of Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava. Otherwise, in the Sarma Traditions coming from India, the deity Simhamukha is found in the Chakrasamvara Cycle of Tantras. Although both forms are similar in name and appearance, they are unrelated.
The Dakini Simhamukha is a tutelary deity arising out of the Chakrasamvara cycle of Tantras and belongs to the Anuttarayoga 'Wisdom' classification. The Sarma tradition Simhamukha is unrelated to the deity of the same name and appearance in the Nyingma 'Terma' (treasure) traditions. In that tradition, of the many forms of Padmasambhava, Simhamukha is a secret Form of Guru Rinpoche.
Gelugpa lineage: Vajradhara, Dakini Simhamukha, Vajrasana, Bari Lotsawa Rinchen Drag, Sachen Kunga Nyingpo (1092-1158) and the five Holy Superiors of Sakya, Rongpa Dorje Gyaltsen, Sanggye Yeshe, Yak De Panchen, Gyalwa Tsongkapa (1357-1419), etc.
There is reference to this protector's emanations in The Shurangama Mantra found in the Tibetan Chandragomin's Shurangama Mantra Sadhana translated from the original Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit into Tibetan (Tibetan canon Tengyur Karchag Phangthangma Toh 3096, Toh 593/2/1), and also Padmankusha's Text [[Toh 3106, and the Vajrasana's Text Toh 3110 - Sarvatathāgataoṣṇīṣaśitātapatrā-nāmāparājitā-mahāpratyangirā-mahāvidyārājñī-Nāma-dhāraṇī; Tibetan name is phags pa De bshin gshegs pa'i gtsug tor nas byung ba'i gdugs dkar po can gshan gyi mi thub pa phir bzlog pa chen mo mchog tu grub pa shes bya ba'i gzungs.
