In Tibetan Buddhism, Siṃhamukhā (Tib. Senge Dongma) or Siṃhavaktra, also known as the Lion Face Dakini or Lion-headed Dakini, is a wisdom dakini of the Dzogchen tradition.[1] She is represented as a fierce dakini with the head of a snow lion. Her mouth is depicted with a roar, symbolizing untamed fury and jubilant laughter.[2] Her roar disperses discursive thoughts.[3] She is naked, symbolizing that she herself is completely free of discursive thought.[3]
She is considered to be an emanation or manifestation of Guhyajnana Dakini (the principal Dakini teacher of Padmasambhava in Uddiyana),[3][4] or of Mandarava (one of his consorts),[5] or of Sangwa Yeshe.[6] She represents the accomplished female practitioner.[7] As a meditation deity, her main function is averting magical attacks.[8][9]
According to both John Reynolds[3] and John Lash,[7] she is the Indian equivalent[definition needed] of the Egyptian goddess Sekmet.
- ^ Sherab & Dongyal (2007), p. 233.
- ^ Shaw (2006), p. 418.
- ^ a b c d Reynolds (2009).
- ^ Watt & Gellek (2019).
- ^ Bsam-gtan-gliṅ-pa Phrin-las-ʼgro-ʼdul-las-rab-bde-ba-rtsal (1998), p. 158.
- ^ Norbu (1991).
- ^ a b Lash (2009).
- ^ Wangpo (1987), p. 22.
- ^ Rose (2003), p. 47.
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