Simhanada---The Lion´s Roar of Mahayana Buddhism

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Simhanada is dedicated towards representing the Buddha's teachings in general and the Mahayana ("Great Vehicle") in particular. The name "Simhanada" means the "Lion's Roar" in Sanskrit. Even though this website cannot even represent a fraction of the limitless qualities of the Buddha's teachings, it is hoped that its contents will benefit others.

Simhanada's Name and Logo

In Buddhism, the "Lion's Roar" symbolizes the fearless proclamation of the teachings of the Buddha, which benefits all beings. Moreover, the official symbol of the Indian Buddhist King Ashoka was the four lions; each lion faces one of the four directions to spread the Buddha's teachings all over the world. Similarly, the official logo for Simhanada is the four lions to represent the intention to benefit all beings.

Further, Simhanada is an auspicious name because it is one of the names of the Gyalwang Karmapa. In the Samadhiraja Sutra, the Buddha Shakyamuni predicted:

Two thousand years after my passing, the teachings will spread in the land of the red-faced ones (Tibet) where the people are disciples of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokitesvara. At that time, the bodhisattva Simhanada (Lion's Roar) will appear and be known as Karmapa (One who performs enlightened activity). Possessing mastery over samadhi, he will tame beings and establish them in bliss through seeing, hearing, recalling and touching.

The Gyalwang Karmapa is the emanation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion and he will become the sixth buddha of this eon, known as Simha.

Contact Info and Website Notice

Simhanada is neither governed by nor supports any political entity. This website is solely dedicated to spreading the Buddha's teachings and is not involved in any political activity. Moreover, this website does not officially represent any Buddhist organization or Buddhist teacher. In accordance with the foregoing, please be advised that the webmaster will not respond to e-mail messages that are either (1) political in nature or (2) addressed to another Buddhist organization or teacher. The webmaster will not forward any messages intended for another organization or teacher.

Correspondence can be directed to Tenzin Choedrak, the webmaster, at <tenzin@simhas.org>. Tenzin is not a buddhist lama, so please do not address him as such.

Policy, Terms of Use and Legal Notice

The Buddha's teachings are for the benefit of all beings. As Marpa Lotsawa proclaimed, "The Dharma is ownerless like deer in the meadow." Likewise, Dza Patrul Rinpoche said, "The Dharma is nobody's property. It belongs to whoever is most interested." Simhanada maintains a copyright policy solely to ensure that commercial and unauthentic organizations do not attempt to profit off of the dharma teachings on this website. Thus, anyone who wishes to use text or images from this website should make a formal request before doing so.

All materials, including but not limited to images and text (most of the text on this website is exclusive to Simahanda), contained on this website are protected by copyright law. The copyright notice may not be altered or removed from any copy of the content of this website. Reproduction of Simhanada's website content is by permission only.

Any reproduction of the contents on this website for commercial and misleading purposes is strictly prohibited. Permission to reproduce any of the contents of Simhanada will not be granted for commercial purposes or private enterprise. Permission to reproduce any of the contents of Simhanada will only be granted if reproduction complies with US Copyright Law Title 17, Chapter 1, Section 107, and is for authentic dharma purposes.

May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.
May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering.
May all beings never be parted from genuine happiness, which is free from suffering.
May all beings abide in great equanimity, free from attachment and aversion.