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)