The Three Jewels , also called the Three Treasures , the Three Refuges , or the Triple Gem , are the three things that Buddhists give themselves to , and in return look toward for guidance , in the process known as taking refuge . The Three Jewels , also called the Three Treasures , the Three Refuges , or the Triple Gem ( à à à ) ( Pali : tiratana ) , are the three things that Buddhists take refuge in , and look toward for guidance , in the process known as taking refuge .