calligraphy

Chinese character: Forgiveness. Forgiveness is never easy. To forgive, is to let go – let go of our holding on. If we can let go, we can move on. It is hard to truly forgive others, or to forgive ourselves. Somehow the ego wants to hold onto something, otherwise the lightweight feeling could be overwhelming, … Read More

Chinese character: Discipline 戒. Discipline is everything. Without discipline, our energy is just spreading into the vast space, without a focal point. With discipline, all our effort will be like an arrow striking the target – it is not goal-oriented per se; it is just effective. Freedom achieved through discipline. This work: sumi ink on … Read More

Chinese calligraphy: “Today” in semi-cursive style. We only have today. Today’s actions can determine our future. Every moment of today is precious. Every breath is life itself. Original work. Unframed. Sumi ink on textured Chinese rice paper. 16.5″ by 13″. Signed with the seal of the artist: “Chin’s heart”. The calligraphy itself is professionally double-mounted … Read More

There will be light when the day dawns. There is light in our minds and hearts at this moment. When night falls – the darkness of outside cannot take away the inner light. The light that is forever warm and bright. “The notion of enlightenment is that no matter how dark the room is, even … Read More

Every day is a good day, every moment is a good moment. Every moment is so subtle, and precious, that we can use it in infinite ways: to have a good thought, bad thought, nasty thought, noble thought, or neutral thought… then, from that thought, the action, either virtuous or non-virtuous, will follow. Then we … Read More

Chinese calligraphy: “The Power of Compassion” in semi-cursive style. Original work. Unframed. There is nothing stronger than the power of compassion. Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche talked about our innate “original peace,” and what he referred to is a “primordial state of non-aggression.” Compassion brings out our inner peace. It is strong and long-lasting. It is not … Read More

Buddha is not far away; buddha (awakenment) is in our everyday life. Every thought, speech and action can be awake and cheerful. Every breath can be joyful. We can help the world by being awake and present in the moment. In our mind and heart, we already have the the seed of awakening – like … Read More

Monday morning, winter blue. For the warrior of life, never forget to be brave! Bravery – living in the moment; not try to escape from life itself. Seeing clearly. Acting with virtue. Chinese calligraphy: “Bravery” in semi-cursive style. Original work. Unframed. Permanent golden ink on textured Chinese rice paper, mounted on acid free Somerset England … Read More

“The wind blows through the sky and flies over continents without settling anywhere. It traverses space and leaves no trace. Thus should thoughts pass through our minds, leaving no karmic residues and not altering our realization of fundamental simplicity.” ~ H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche  Chinese calligraphy: “Wind” in grass script style. In Chinese and in … Read More