{"product_id":"calligraphy-meets-philosophy-talk-1-23578-35486-8729-31532-19968-35441","title":"Calligraphy Meets Philosophy - Talk 1: \u0026#23578;\u0026#35486;\u0026#8729;\u0026#31532;\u0026#19968;\u0026#35441;","description":"(I)\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContent is the soul of an artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThus, catching the soul of Chinese calligraphy requires understanding the literary contents. To facilitate this, the \u003cem\u003eCalligraphy Meets Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e series presents traditional Chinese calligraphy alongside line-by-line translated texts with remarks and footnotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e(II)\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditional Chinese calligraphy is not just about physical aesthetics. The art is also a reflection of one's temperament, charisma, refinement, and philosophies(1). Literary contents scribed by calligraphers thus play a significant role in the art and should never be overlooked. Indeed, \u003cem\u003eLanting Xu\u003c\/em\u003e (《 蘭亭序 》), the most renowned piece of calligraphy in Chinese history, is not only praised for its aesthetics but also for its literary content(2). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e(III)\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalligraphy Meets Philosophy - Talk 1\u003c\/em\u003e (《 尚語∙第一話 》) includes three calligraphic works and their translations: \u003cem\u003eHeart Sutra\u003c\/em\u003e (《般若波羅蜜多心經》), \u003cem\u003eGreat Learning\u003c\/em\u003e (《大學》), and \u003cem\u003eZhuangzi - The Secret of Caring for Life\u003c\/em\u003e (《莊子∙養生主》). It also includes \u003cem\u003eRevisions to \"An English Translation and the Correct Interpretation of Laozi's Tao Te Ching\"\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e(IV)\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book could not have been published without the help of my father, Dr Kwok Kin POON (潘國鍵博士). I sincerely thank his priceless advice in my translations throughout the series. His unwavering support and tutelage have always been the chief drivers of my passion for learning and transmitting traditional Chinese calligraphy and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnowledge is never pursued alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKS Vincent Poon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAugust 2022, Toronto\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Senseis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50865610096914,"sku":"9781989485309","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3a0bbfb6-5db1-4f6f-9ae6-5adb54e761b5.jpg?v=1737680634","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/calligraphy-meets-philosophy-talk-1-23578-35486-8729-31532-19968-35441","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}