Artwork

Tiny

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

The meaning of these three Chinese characters is as follows. Regardless of how great one’s abilities are, even if one’s talents are unsurpassed in the entire world or one is the leading authority in a certain field, as a human being, one should develop one’s virtue, build one’s true abilities, and benefit others. To do this, one must first be modest and open-minded and regard oneself as a very ordinary person, a servant to others, a tiny, insignificant being. One should not think that one is superior to others in any respect. Only by considering the interests of others in such a way can one become selfless and be naturally magnanimous.

This work of calligraphy was created with an artistic mind. It is free of any mental attachment and was written spontaneously rather than with a purposeful, thought-out calligraphic plan. However, just fro looking at each stroke, one can clearly see that the artist’s calligraphic skills have reached a high level. The artist has attained the superb state of being able to return to the mindset of a child. This is a special ability whereby the artist maintains a childlike, e innocent mind yet wields the brush with an experienced, mature hand.