Dignity

Dignity (Skt. hri; Tib. ngo tsa shepa; Wyl. ngo tsha shes pa) is one of the eleven virtuous states and seven noble riches. It is defined as the attitude of refraining from unwholesome actions on account of one's own conscience and trust in the Dharma.

Alternative Translations

• self-respect (Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche)
• sense of shame