Śākya Śrī (1853–1919) was one of the great meditation masters of eastern Tibet, renowned for his direct realisation and unconventional path to awakening. Born into a nomadic family in Kham, he showed an early inclination toward spiritual practice, marked by deep compassion and a natural affinity for meditation. After initial training within the Drukpa Kagyu tradition, including Mahāmudrā instructions from the Sixth Khamtrul, Tenpai Nyima, and Dzogchen transmissions from Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, he later left monastic life to practise as a yogi in remote mountain retreats with his consort and family. Despite being dismissed by some as a “dirty yogi,” his profound attainment was eventually recognised by leading masters, earning him the title Drubwang (“Powerful Adept”). His reputation spread widely, drawing students from across Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sikkim, and he became a key figure bridging Kagyu and Nyingma lineages. Known for his simplicity, experiential teaching style, and deep realisation of the nature of mind, he is said to have attained the rainbow body at his death in 1919.