Eight classes of gods and demons

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