Yuanjing Sheng: Boundless/ Regular Script (楷书）

ARTIST: Yuangjing Sheng

This piece of artwork is an original creation by Sheng.

Incalculable" is an English translation for "无量" in a Buddhist context, conveying the meaning of being immeasurable or boundless. It represents the spiritual qualities that one should possess in the context of universally saving all beings. There are four aspects: having boundless compassion (慈无量心) to bring joy to sentient beings; having boundless compassion (悲无量心) to save sentient beings from suffering; feeling boundless joy (喜无量心) when witnessing sentient beings' liberation from suffering; and having an equanimous mind (舍无量心) that treats all sentient beings impartially without attachment or aversion.

Sheng is a pioneering figure in contemporary Chinese calligraphy highly esteemed by prominent Chinese painting and calligraphy auction houses. As a member of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, Committee Member of the Kaishu Commission of Yunnan Calligraphers Association, and Society Member of Jinghua Seal Society, Sheng brings a wealth of expertise to his craft. Currently based in Kunming and teaching at Yunnan University, he has previously served as a judge for national calligraphy competitions. With numerous awards and over a hundred exhibitions in national competitions, Sheng specializes in the imitation and creation of the five script styles (seal, clerical, cursive, running, regular), as well as the imitation and creation of ancient seals, Qin and Han dynasty seals, and various school styles. Additionally, he conducts research on calligraphy history, calligraphy appreciation, and calligraphy aesthetics.