“Heart Sutra”,called the “Prajna-paramita-hrdaya-sutra”, a total of 260 words,is the shortest Chinese Buddhist scripture. It spreads widely because of its refined will and easy recitation. “Heart Sutra”has been translated in Chinese for 7 times.The most famous translation is Tang Dynasty Master Xuan zang`s edition—“Prajna-paramita-hrdaya-sutra”.
Through the ages, “Heart Sutra” is not only as a Buddhist scripture for generation after generation `s Buddhists to study and ponder, but also as a art work for many artists pour huge enegy and devotion of the heart into it to create many extraordinary splendour colorful artworks. Chinese calligraphers in all ages showed us numerous calligraphy works of “Heart Sutra”. Some artwork sare simplicity and Squarely centricity,some are elegant and free and easy.Words and lines reflect calligraphers` mood in creationg time and the style of life of dealing with others. Writing “Heart Sutra” is not only a test, but also a practice. It can be described as dual cultivation of Arts and Virtue. Hope that readers have a good experience from these calligraphers`artworks when appreciate.
This application includes 39 calligraphers’artworks,and the major language versions of "Heart Sutra" ,beautiful Buddha figure, and pure, ethereal "Heart Sutra" chanting in MP3 format.
《心经》,全称为《般若波罗蜜多心经》,共260字,是汉传佛经中最短的一部,因其旨意精微且便于持诵而广为流传.《心经》曾有过七种汉译本,最为著名的是唐代玄奘法师所译的《般若波罗蜜多心经》.
古往今来,《心经》不但作为佛经,为一代又一代的佛门弟子所研习和参悟,同时无数的艺术家也都倾注极大精力和虔诚之心,把《心经》创作成为异彩纷呈的艺术品.中国历代书法家们为我们展现了诸多经典《心经》书法作品,他们或朴实无华,直指心性;或飘逸洒脱,行云流水;或刚中带柔,拙中见慧.字里行间映射出书法家们创作时的心境与多年行事做人的风格.书写《心经》,不但是一种检验,也是一种修炼,可谓德艺双修.希望读者在欣赏作品时,都能有书法家们的这种收获.
本应用收录39位书法家作品,同时收录了《心经》各大语种版本,精美佛图以及纯净,空灵的《心经》唱诵MP3.