Eight great fears

Eight great fears (Wyl. ‘jigs pa chen po brgyad) are

the fears of:

1. drowning,
2. thieves,
3. lions,
4. snakes,
5. fire,
6. spirits,
7. captivity and
8. elephants;

and their inner counterparts:

1. doubt,
2. craving,
3. avarice,
4. envy,
5. wrong views,
6. hatred,
7. delusion and
8. pride.

Internal Links

• sixteen lesser fears

External Links

• Eight Fears in Tibetan Art