{"id":1080,"date":"2025-12-28T19:07:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T10:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shgjjlnews.com\/?p=1080"},"modified":"2025-12-28T19:07:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T10:07:37","slug":"202512281907","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shgjjlnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/28\/202512281907\/","title":{"rendered":"Donghua Zen Temple Humanities Art Exhibition: Prajna\u2019s Flowing Light, Ten Thousand Scrolls\u2019 Beginner\u2019s Mind | Revealing Cultural Charm Through Fusion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kannsaiseiji.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-25.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-714\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;On May 1st, the humanities art exhibition \u201cPrajna\u2019s Flowing Light, Ten Thousand Scrolls\u2019 Beginner\u2019s Mind\u201d opened at the Donghua Zen Temple Calligraphy and Painting Institute in Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province. Organized by Donghua Zen Temple and co-organized by Lu Yi Studio, this public benefit exhibition deeply integrates Buddhist culture, traditional calligraphy and painting, and contemporary art. Inspired by the concept that \u201cwith a single thought, all things arise,\u201d the exhibition revolves around the theme of \u201cOne Thought.\u201d Through over 100 meticulously crafted artworks, it builds a bridge between the wisdom of Buddhist teachings and modern aesthetic appreciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The opening ceremony was held in the early morning of the same day, with Venerable Wanxing, the abbot of Donghua Zen Temple, leading a group of monks to the venue. Humanist artist Lu Yi, curator Zhizhi, cultural scholar Tu Zehuan, and other distinguished guests from various fields gathered at the Calligraphy and Painting Institute of Donghua Zen Temple. Curator Zhizhi explained the curatorial concept with the phrase, \u201cNowhere to see Buddhism, yet everywhere it is.\u201d Artist Lu Yi shared his original aspiration to transcribe the Heart Sutra ten thousand times and spread the Dharma through art. Venerable Wanxing delivered a teaching on \u201cEntering and Realizing the Way through the Heart Sutra,\u201d expressing his hope that the exhibition would inspire everyone to practice the belief: \u201cRemain true to our original aspiration and we will succeed.\u201d During the event, Lu Yi donated a silk scarf artwork themed on the Heart Sutra and a portrait of Abbot Wanxing to Donghua Zen Temple. In return, Abbot Wanxing presented a shell sculpture of the Buddha and issued a certificate of honor, symbolizing the virtuous connection of \u201cart supporting the spiritual path, while Buddhism nurtures the inner self.\u201d After a group photo, the attendees entered the exhibition hall. Abbot Wanxing and Lu Yi participated in a calligraphy session together, with over 100 Heart Sutra works displayed simultaneously, officially&nbsp;marking the opening&nbsp;of the exhibition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kannsaiseiji.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-26.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-715\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The exhibition breaks away from conventional formats by adopting a cross-disciplinary approach to display, featuring a variety of media including calligraphy, installations, sculpture, and immersive experiences. Among the many highlights are Lu Yi\u2019s original works, including his \u201cCalligraphic and Painting Blessing Heart Sutra Series,\u201d \u201cFingerprint Heart Sutra Series,\u201d \u201cPortrait Scripture Series,\u201d and a contemporary abstract acrylic Heart Sutra collection. These pieces reinterpret classical texts through innovative artistic expression, infusing them with modern vitality. A major attraction is the large seal script installation wall measuring 13.3 meters by 3.3 meters, which reconstructs the 260 characters of the Heart Sutra in the calligraphic style of Wu Changshuo, drawing numerous visitors for photos. The interactive \u201cPortrait and Dharma Co-Creation Zone\u201d engaged hundreds of participants, with teenagers writing down their wishes and families bonding over activities such as the Fingerprint Heart Sutra project. The integration of MOZOO trendy figurines and graffiti illustrated the inclusive spirit of Buddhism, and Venerable Wanxing also participated in the photo session. During his tour, Venerable Wanxing praised the exhibition for \u201chonoring tradition while embracing innovation,\u201d noting that Lu Yi\u2019s works masterfully blend painting and calligraphy\u2014where \u201cwords embody images and images conceal words.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kannsaiseiji.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-27.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-716\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During the exhibition, art and Zen spirituality intertwined profoundly. Using a tree branch as his brush, Lu Yi created a secondary work on Abbot Wanxing\u2019s piece, embodying the Zen idea that \u201cnature itself is ink and brush, while the inner spirit defines the art.\u201d The exhibition also featured collaborative pieces by Abbot Wanxing and Lu Yi, which integrate the philosophy of Donghua Zen Temple to interpret Zen culture. In addition, Lu Yi led a thematic lecture on \u201cCalligraphy and Zen Practice,\u201d offering advice on how to deal with the stress and confusion of modern life from the perspective of inner awareness. The session concluded with a recitation of the Heart Sutra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kannsaiseiji.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-28.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-717\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire exhibition is presented as a public benefit initiative. Lu Yi vowed to write 10,000 copies of the Heart Sutra during the Spring Festival of 2025. This exhibition features a selection of 100 works on a touring exhibition. It is planned that the 10,000th copy will be returned to Donghua Zen Temple upon the conclusion of the tour. Visitors actively engaged with the exhibition by leaving messages and prayers, creating a harmony between artistic beauty and compassionate spirit. The exhibition will run until May 15th, inviting the public to reflect on the wisdom of Buddhism and find inner peace through the art of calligraphy. 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