Video: Listening to the Buddha
The name Tanhua stems from the Udumbara flower in Buddhism. As a metaphor, it implies that listening to the true teachings of Buddha is rare and difficult.
This Gatha poem was composed, while the Tanhua was blooming, inspired by the recitation of Buddhis Sutras.
Video: Awakening to Buddhist Wisdom
This grand freehand (Da xieyi) painting depicts the Tanhua (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) in full bloom under a full moon.
The Gatha poem was composed to reflect the wisdom of the Diamond Sutra and written in cursive script, serving as inspiration of the painting.
Everything we can see, like the moon, the blooming flower, or the buds, arises from a gathering of causes and conditions. It is a fleeting moment,
flowing just like the movement of brushstrokes on paper. True awakening lies within our own hearts in the peaceful, quiet, empty, pure state.
Imitation
Flower and Bird
Landscape
Calligraphy
Four Gentlemen
Plum Blossom
Orchid
Chrysanthemum
Bamboo
