Seven noble riches 七聖財

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

1. faith (Tib. dépa; Wyl. dad pa)
2. discipline (Tib. tsultrim; Wyl. tshul khrims)
3. generosity (Tib. tongwa; Wyl. gtong ba)
4. learning (Tib. töpa; Wyl. thos pa)
5. dignity (Tib. ngo tsa shepa; Wyl. ngo tsha shes pa)
6. propriety (Tib. trel yöpa; Wyl. khrel yod pa)
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