Everyday Ink

  The magical moonlight is shining on the ground, on the sea, on the cityscape. The gentle, soothing light always keeps its equanimity. Rich and poor, thick and thin, time after time it remains the same. The compassionate moonlight shines on everyone. Painting, acrylic on paper, 45 x 45 in. Moonlight

 The mind of meditation leads to the meditative lines. Acrylic on rice paper, 38 x 24 inches. @ Yeachin Tsai Fine Art

The boundless freedom of a natural born space traveler in the dark sacred sky. To be free, and to be alone, both are necessary. Feeling the wind and joy of speed. Fresh air replenishes vitality. Acrylic on canvas. 54 x 28 in. The Blue Traveler

Chinese calligraphy painting: “Six Persimmons”. Original still life work. Inspired by the “Six Persimmons” from 13th-century Chinese painting; the painter was a monk, Muqi Fachang or Mu Ch’i Fa-Ch’ang of Song dynasty. Muqi was one of the two great exponents of the spontaneous mode of Chinese painting (the other being Liang Kai). It features six persimmons floating on an undefined, vast space. But all the marks are definite, full of life and nowness. Sumi ink on Chinese rice paper. 14″ by 24″. Signed by the seal of the artist: “existence and space (emptiness) are one.”    Another version:  

We are part of nature, we are natural beings. Inspired by the birds' migration of the season changing. The wonderment of the nature, and the mystery of life. Iridescent acrylic purple color on deep blue background (the color and reflection change from different angles of the viewer). Ready to hang. Auguries of Innocence By William Blake (1757–1827) TO see a World in a grain of sand, And a Heaven in a wild flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand, And Eternity in an hour.… Purchase this piece on Saatchi Zen Garden

Non-duality, "points to the idea that the universe and all its multiplicity are ultimately expressions or appearances of one essential reality." The oneness of black and white, dark and light. They are not separated. This is the profundity of truth. We can rejoice from our tears. Embrace them all! Abstract Painting Contemporary Zen Circle Series. The painting is 23" x 23" x 1". Painting is done with permanent gold acrylic colors on gessoed black and white background, mounted on stretched canvas. May the wonderment of life can show us the power of compassion and human strength. May we be the citizen of the earth and the eternal goodness! Purchase this piece on Etsy Calligraphy Now!

The word "Chi” roughly can be translated as "energy" in English. "Primordial Chi" is the essence of our health, a sense of fundamental healthiness. By connecting to our own inherent strength, we can heal from within. Utilizing the amazing innate healing power of our body and mind! It is not mystical, it is the most ordinary thing - we feel, we heal. Without feeling for self and others, it is difficult to relate with our existence. Besides inner chi, there is the environmental energy all-around us. The interaction is mutual. And, by radiating good energy outward, we can attract more positive energy. The circle is infinite; the Indra's Net is infinite. Chinese calligraphy, "Primordial Chi" in semi-cursive style. Sumi ink on rice paper. The size is 12.5 by 17 inches. Signed with the artist's seal "happiness, wealth, and longevity." The calligraphy itself is professionally double-mounted on another piece of acid-free paper, the sur...

Chinese calligraphy: “Only Don’t Know” in semi-cursive style. Original work. Unframed. Sumi ink on textured Chinese rice paper. 14″ by 17″. Signed with the seal of the artist: “The heart of Buddha.” The calligraphy itself is mounted on another piece of acid-free paper, so the surface is totally flattened. Ready to be put into any 14″x17″ or larger size ready-made frame. This excerpt below is taken from the book, “The Wise Heart” by Jack Kornfield: Consider how would it be to approach yourself, the situation, the other people with don’t know mind. Feel it. Don’t know. Not sure. No fixed opinion. Allow yourself to want to understand anew. Approach it with don’t know mind. With openness. How does don’t know mind affect the situation? Does it improve it, make it wiser, easier? More relaxed? Practice don’t know mind until you are comfortable resting in uncertainty, until you can do your best and laugh and say “Don’t know.” Purchase this piece on Etsy Calligraphy Now!

Mark today. Yes, this Chinese character, 好 (Hǎo), literally means "Women = Goodness; Wonderfulness; Fineness." That's us. We are beautiful and strong. Original Chinese calligraphy, sumi ink on rice paper. 13"x14".

An old dragon 蒼龍，has no fear. He plays with the elements. He flies through the sky and dives into the ocean. The clouds are his home. Thunders are his retinues. He drinks with the wind gods, and laughs with the hail maids. Let is be cold, let it be wet, let it be sunny, let it be hot... A dragon is beyond all the conditions. Chinese calligraphy: (wording) Dragon, 龍. Sumi ink on rice paper. The size is 17 by 17 inches. Purchase this piece on Etsy Calligraphy Now!

Chinese Calligraphy: “Resting the Mind. Calming the Mind.” The word itself is composed of two parts: “Self” at the top, and “Mind” at the bottom – When we find our own heart and mind, come back to our heart and mind, we can truly rest. Original work. Sumi ink on rice paper. Comes with a beautiful Shikish board golden hanging frame. Ready to hang. Written directly on Japanese Shikishi board, 10.75″ by 9.5″. There are golden edges around the board. Signed with the seals of the artist. Purchase this piece on Etsy Calligraphy Now!

Thank you for the world so rich and vast, Thank you for all we have. Thank you for the birds that sing, rain that falls, wind that blows, people that love, Thank you deeply – for everything. Chinese calligraphy: “Thanks.” To thank is to appreciate everything. Original work. Unframed. Sumi ink on textured Chinese rice paper. 14″ by 9″. Signed with the seal of the artist. Purchase this piece on Etsy Calligraphy Now!

Running waterfall in the deep dark night. Acrylic on gessoed ground wood panel. Ready to hang. Purchase this piece on Saatchi Zen Garden

"Seven Virtues of Bushido" - Bushidō, (武士道, "the way of the warrior") is a Japanese term for the samurai way of life, loosely analogous to the concept of chivalry in Europe. Just like the knights of Europe, the samurai had a code to live by that was also based in a moral way of life. The Seven Virtues are: Righteousness (義) Respect (礼) Courage (勇) Honour (名誉) Benevolence (仁) Sincerity (真) Loyalty (忠義) This Chinese calligraphy: "Seven Virtues of Bushido" in semi-cursive style. Sumi ink on rice paper, mounted on a dragon-pattern paper scroll. The image size is 33.5 by 11.5 in. The full scroll size is 53 by 15 in. The handsome wooden rod at the bottom is 18 in. wide. Signed with the seal of the artist: "Tao (the Way)." Purchase this piece on Etsy Zen Garden

Chinese calligraphy: "Clear Seeing" in semi-cursive style. Original work.  Vipassanā (Pāli) or vipaśyanā in the Buddhist tradition means insight into the true nature of reality. It is often translated as "insight" or "clear-seeing."  Sumi ink on rice paper, mounted on raw canvas as wooden rod scroll. The image size is 7 by 12 in. The full scroll size is 8.5 by 22 in. Signed with the seal of the artist: "walking in the sky (sky dancer)." The calligraphy is framed, ready to hang.  Purchase this piece on Etsy Zen Garden

Chinese calligraphy: "May all beings be free from suffering" in semi-cursive style. Original work.  Looking inwardly, looking outwardly, there are so much suffering in the world. Only with a gentle, genuine heart of sadness, we are able to see the pain in ourselves and others. And we can hold them in our hearts like a mother would do. Sumi ink on rice paper, mounted on paper scroll with silk-like paper-patterned matting. The image size is 11 by 34 in. The full scroll size is 15 by 54 in. The beautiful wooden rod at the bottom is 17.5 in. wide. See photo. Signed with the seals of the artist. The calligraphy itself is framed, ready to hang.  Purchase this piece on Etsy Zen Garden

Chinese calligraphy: "Ninja Turtles." Black ink on 100% silk with hanging wooden scroll; 20" by 8". Signed with the seal of the artist.  Never give up... May the power of Ninja be with you! Purchase this piece on Etsy Zen Garden

Original Chinese calligraphy/ Zen painting work: A Matcha Tea Set. The wording is “Tea.” Sumi ink on rice paper, mounted on an acid-free backing paper. The work is 8 by 9 in. with backing the size is 10″ by 11″. Signed with the artist’s seal: “Tao (the Way).” Ready to be put into a frame. Purchase this piece on Etsy Zen Garden

Original Chinese calligraphy, complete "Heart Sutra." Sumi ink on Chinese rice paper. The piece (with backing) is about 18" by 30". Signed by the artist's name and seal: "Buddha's heart." It has been mounted on a thick backing rice paper, so the surface is flattened. Ready to frame. Auspicious Ink The Bodhisattva of compassion, noble Avalokiteshvara, while practicing the profound prajnaparamita, saw in this way: he saw the five skandhas to be empty of nature, released all sufferings.  O Shariputra, (a son or daughter of noble family who wishes to practice the profound prajnaparamita should see in this way: seeing the five skandhas to be empty of nature.) Form is emptiness; emptiness also is form. Emptiness is no other than form; form is no other than emptiness. In the same way, feeling, perception, formation , and consciousness are emptiness. Thus, Shariputra, all dharmas are emptiness. There are no characteristics. There is no bir...

The rain is falling everywhere: on the rich, on the poor; on the happy people, on the sad people; on the crows, on the squirrels; on the greenery, and on the rocks. The rain is falling on everyone's roof. The rain is falling on everyone's head... The rain is much needed for this season of dryness. It is so soothing and gentle, along with some breeze. Maybe we as human beings, really have no need for too much information, news, and gadgets? A little balance of elements feels good. I used to just welcome sunshine, now I also welcome the rain. Precious water drops, precious mellow sound, precious memories, precious love, precious moments of living... So full and so tender... this is a precious life. Chinese calligraphy: Rain 雨. Sumi ink on paper, the size is 11 by 14 inches. The seal is an image of a bird. Purchase this piece on Etsy