Who is Philings from My Journey to Lhasa and what is their importance? My_Journey_to_Lhasa English & Literature Philings | My Journey to Lhasa

The TIbetan word used to describe western foreigners. Philings are spoken of with a mix of wonder and fear, most Tibetans never having met anyone from outside Asia. They are forbidden to travel in Tibet, requiring David-Neel to travel incognito.