Guanhailistangtao literally means watching the beauty of the sea and listening to the sound of the waves.
In fact, "watching the sea and listening to the waves" refers to a state of life in which one is "not happy for things and not sad for oneself", and can maintain a peaceful heart in various environments. While feeling the magnificent sight of the sea, your own spirit is also sublimated.
The origin of "watching the sea and listening to the waves":
On November 18, 2009, US President Obama visited Beijing. After seeing the "Golden Jade Tiger Talisman" inscribed by the famous red calligrapher General Yuan Wei as a national gift, the U.S. Ambassador to China invited General Yuan Wei to write a personal calligraphy work for U.S. President Obama.
Yuan Wei happily accepted and wrote the four characters "watch the sea and listen to the waves". He hoped that through this calligraphy work, Obama could appreciate the mystery of Chinese calligraphy art and appreciate the broad mind of the Chinese nation. , and also hope that President Obama can maintain a calm heart when facing any unstable situation, and have a peaceful mind when facing any difficult situation.