Seven noble riches

Seven noble riches (Wyl. ‘phags pa’i nor bdun) —

1. faith
2. discipline
3. generosity (Tib. tongwa; Wyl. gtong ba)
4. learning (Tib. ཐོས་པ་; Wyl. thos pa)
5. dignity
6. propriety
7. 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.

Alternative Versions

• 5. a sense of moral shame in front of others
• 5. samaya
• 6. a sense of ethical conscience in regard to oneself