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Sutra of Wisdom and Quiescence
CHINA; Song dynasty (960–1279); By Mi Fu; Clercial script; Rubbing; Shanghai Library, China
This manuscript, handwritten by Mi Fu, was from Fascicle 9 of Shaoxing Manuscripts of Mi Fu's Calligraphy. A verified and complete rubbing of this sutra manuscript is kept in the Shanghai Library. Despite being titled as the Sutra of Wisdom and Quiescence, the content is similar to the Heart Sutra translated by the Tripitaka Master Xuanzang. The Preface to Sagely Teachings in Wang Xizhi's Calligraphy, a manuscript of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy that was widely copied by various calligraphers, popularized the Heart Sutra.
Mi Fu, among the Four Calligraphy Masters of the Song dynasty, was considered the best in emulating past styles. His writings were therefore reputed to be a compilation of ancient calligraphy." They are |
