Scroll of Vimalakirti Expounding the Dharma - Colophon 1 - Shen Du - Heart Sutra
Shen Du, a Ming Dynasty calligraphy superstar, penned this transcription of the Heart Sutra in his legendary 'Cabinet Style'—a script so perfect it became the mandatory font for all imperial officials. Although this piece serves as a colophon for Li Gonglin's famous Vimalakirti Teaching Scroll, it stands alone as a masterpiece of regular script. The characters flow in rhythmic columns from right to left, reciting the famous Buddhist mantra 'Form is emptiness, emptiness is form.' It’s like looking at the original, handwritten version of a royal decree, but with a deeply spiritual twist, showcasing brushwork so precise it rivals modern typeface.
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