poem

One is Called

Unknowing

Denial

So I am Told

Look Well

Lines of Becoming

Remaining Grounded

Always Already

One More Time

 

 

 

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)