Simhanada is a form of
Avalokiteshvara connected with removing illness caused by nagas. Simhanada Avalokiteshavara belongs to the
Kriya Tantra classification and arises from the Simahanada Tantra and the text of the Arya Avalokiteshvara
Dharani.
His primary activity is to remove sickness and disease especially illness caused by nagas. Jowo
Atisha and Mal
Lotsawa popularized the practice of Simhanada in the land of
Tibet.
Simhanada Avalokiteshvara is known as seng ge dra chen re zi in .