The famous calligraphy verses through the ages are introduced as follows:
1. Those who are good at calligraphy in ancient times have a long life because they have a calm mind. If a person can set his mind, there is nothing he cannot do.
2. Calligraphy is also based on Buddhism. It starts from precepts, is mastered in concentration and wisdom, is realized in the source of the heart, is wonderful in understanding, and to the extreme, it cannot be transmitted by words or hands.
3. The inner canon "Golden Sutra" says: "What is illegal is not illegal." Calligraphers understand this trick, so there is no need to follow the ancient tradition.
4. A pure heart and few desires, words generate spirit, which is a proof of Yicheng's form and appearance.
5. When the dross goes away, the clear light will come. If the mind is complicated, even if the writing is excellent, it will not be appropriate. Therefore Yangzi said: Words are pictures of the heart.
6. There is a couplet in the past that says: What can I do? Is it natural? The most truthful sayings. You should also know this when writing books.
7. When Qi is strong, the length of the words and the height of the sound are appropriate. The same goes for books.
8. Copying the ancient method is like a ghost enjoying a sacrifice, but inhaling its breath but not eating its substance.
9. If you are careless and careless, you will never achieve anything. Although the book is a small road, it must be calm and composed.
10. Look at the pens used by the ancients and avoid distracting thoughts. This is also a way to keep your mind at ease.
11. The shape is similar, and the calligrapher is the best. However, there is very little information in this, so don’t let it die at the end of the sentence.
12. The way to hold the pen is to hold the pen with the empty palm and the real finger. If the fingers are gathered together, the palm will be strong, if the fingers are strong, the palm will naturally be empty
13. If the dead finger refers to the living wrist, there is no curse for calligraphers. If the finger is dead, it will be straight, if the wrist is alive, the word will be smart.
14. The reverse stroke is the most powerful. Chu Henan's books are all reversed, and they are also official.
15. The writing must be delivered pen-by-stroke. When the pen edge is collected, the pen is still lifted straight before it can be delivered.
16. When writing regular script, you must clearly understand the official rules, and avoid regular script when writing official script. To be an official, you must have the atmosphere of thousands of valleys and rocks rushing to your feet.
17. When you first learn to write calligraphy, you should first look for similarity in form. If you don’t have a good frame, let alone a good writing style.