Five minor sciences

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The five minor sciences (Tib. rigné chung nga Wyl. rig gnas chung lnga) are part of the ten sciences or traditional fields of knowledge in which a learned person, or pandita, is supposed to be well versed.

  1. synonyms
  2. mathematics and astrology
  3. performance
  4. poetry
  5. composition