Seven noble riches
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Seven noble riches (Wyl. ‘phags pa’i nor bdun)
- faith (Tib. dépa; Wyl. dad pa)
- discipline (Tib. tsultrim; Wyl. tshul khrims)
- generosity (Tib. tongwa; Wyl. gtong ba)
- learning (Tib. töpa; Wyl. thos pa)
- dignity (Tib. ngo tsa shepa; Wyl. ngo tsha shes pa)
- propriety (Tib. trel yöpa; Wyl. khrel yod pa)
- wisdom (Tib. sherab; Wyl. shes rab)
One speaks of faith, which is like a river; discipline which is like a flower; generosity, which is like a jewel; learning, which is like an ocean; samaya, which is like a crystal; a sense of moral shame, which is undeceiving like one's own parents; and wisdom, which is like the sun.[1]
Alternative Versions
- 5. a sense of moral shame in front of others
- 5. samaya
- 6. a sense of ethical conscience in regard to oneself[2]
