Si spirits

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Si spirits (Tib. སྲི, Wyl. sri)— an important class of ancient spirits originating from Tibet. There are many kinds, and some have a human body with the head of an animal. Most often in sadhanas the Damsi spirits are mentioned; they originate from practitioners who break their samaya.

Further Reading

  • Nebesky-Wojkowitz, Rene De. Oracles and Demons of Tibet. Pilgrim Book House, 1993. Pages 300-303