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On an inner level, they correspond to the [[eight consciousnesses]]. | On an inner level, they correspond to the [[eight consciousnesses]]. | ||
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*''Revue d'Études Tibétaines'', Number 2, April 2003 - Numéro spécial ''Lha srin sde brgyad'' | |||
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Eight classes of gods and demons (Wyl. lha 'dre sde brgyad) — a classification of worldly spirits. There are many different classifications; one of them is:
- dü (Wyl. bdud; Skt. māra)—see four maras
- mamo (Wyl. ma mo; Skt. mātrika )
- naga
- ging
- rahula
- tsen
- rakshasa
- yaksha
On an inner level, they correspond to the eight consciousnesses.
Further Reading
- Revue d'Études Tibétaines, Number 2, April 2003 - Numéro spécial Lha srin sde brgyad