One Is Called

One is called sage when
Study and contemplation are not unbalanced,
All teachings arise as personal advice,
And one can communicate one's understanding.

One is called noble
When one's delusions have been subdued,
One is able to calm the minds of self and others,
And one has vision and meditation free from confusion.

One is called a sublime being
When one's knowledge does not harm one's humility,
One's humility does not obstruct expression of one's knowledge,
And one works for the benefit of Truth.

(Written by the the Forth Karmapa, Rol-pai Dor-je, Chief disciple of the Seventh Dalai Lama)