Tibetan Tangka 25 Simhamukha Simhavaktra Dakini Iphone Case

Simhamukha, also known as “Lion-Faced Dakini,” is a wrathful female deity in Tibetan Buddhism. She is particularly associated with the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism but is also revered in other traditions. Simhamukha is considered a powerful protector and a manifestation of enlightened wisdom.                 

In iconography, Simhamukha is depicted with the face of a lion, symbolizing her fierce and protective nature. She often appears in a dancing posture, holding various ritual implements such as a vajra (thunderbolt) and a bell. Her lion face represents the power to overcome obstacles and subdue negative forces.                           

Simhamukha is invoked in various rituals and practices for protection, particularly against harmful influences and spiritual obstacles. Practitioners believe that she can help in overcoming internal and external challenges, purifying negative karma, and achieving spiritual realization.