Wang Wei is a famous figure in history. Although his career suffered a blow, he wrote a large number of poems and was respected by the world. He is known as "Wang Youcheng" and "Poetry Buddha" in the world. So, why does the world call him this?
Portrait of Wang Wei
Wang Wei is known as "Wang Youcheng" because he is the core figure of the government. The name "Poetic Buddha" comes from the fact that all of Wang Wei's poems were Buddhism which was popular in Wang Wei's time, but Wang Wei had already believed in Buddhism in his early years. Although he was tired of official life, he still loved Huailu and could not make up his mind to leave, so Wang Wei had been living a half-official and half-hidden life. As the political situation became increasingly unstable, Wang Wei himself suffered a series of blows, which gradually depressed him and completely converted to Buddhism.
In his later years, he lived in seclusion in Wangchuan and interacted with fellow Taoists. He wrote many pastoral poems. His poems contain many Buddhist philosophies. He has a profound understanding of Buddhism and inadvertently combines Buddhism with poetry. Wang Wei's poems are often permeated with a Zen spirit, which seems to be far away from the world and the hustle and bustle of the world. Therefore, in Wang Wei's landscape poems, the description of natural scenery has gone beyond ordinary beauty and has been integrated into religion.
Wang’s devotion to Buddhism shows that Buddhism has influenced his views and attitudes towards life and politics. Buddha influenced Wang Wei's thinking and completely integrated into Wang Wei's life.
Wang Wei's works
Wang Wei was the most accomplished person in the landscape and pastoral poetry of the Tang Dynasty. He and Meng Haoran are collectively called "Wang Meng", and the world calls him the "Poetry Buddha". It can be seen that his poetry has a high status and far-reaching influence in the Chinese poetry circle. Next, let’s take a look at some of Wang Wei’s main works.
Portrait of Wang Wei
Wang Weigong is good at painting, calligraphy and music. He often combines these three elements perfectly, making the poems look as beautiful as scrolls. For example, "After the Long Rain, I was in Wangchuan's hut": "There is an egret flying in the quiet swamp, and the mango bird is singing in the summer tree full of trees";: "Behind Bifeng Mountain, Tian Ming is surrounded by white waves." . These verses make use of color and bring the essence of painting into painting. Another example is "Mountain Dwelling on an Autumn Night": Kong refers to the autumn night behind a new mountain. The bright moon shines bright light through the gap, illuminating the fountain on the rock. The bamboo forest is clear, the washerwoman returns, and the lotus leaves rock the boat up and down. My dear prince, spring has passed while you were here. What does it matter? The poems of the poet 'Yes' are like a picture scroll, with clear structure, rich layers and beautiful timbre, suitable for distant places.
In a poem called "New Sunshine Ambition", he said: "We smiled when we met; when we saw them off, we cried. My grandfather confessed that I have always been sad to leave. Worry more about the city. In the cold season, the distant mountains are clear and bright, and the river is flowing at dusk. "The poet is full of strong emotions when he writes about the scenery. There are many things in his landscape poems that express his leisurely life, and there are also many things that express the poet's parting with his friends, as well as the care and comfort between them.
In his later years, Wang Wei focused on meditation and education, turning a blind eye to the secular world. So many of his poems are full of Zen. Cloud: "I don't know the way to Tuxiang Temple, wandering for miles under the clouds. At dusk, thoughts can conquer the dragon of passion." In this poem, there is a strong sense of Zen, which is intellectual and ethereal.
Wang Wei's famous quotes
Wang Wei is a famous poet in Chinese history. Many of his poems have been handed down and are highly praised by the world. There are many famous sayings that we are familiar with. Next, let’s take a look at Wang Wei’s famous quotes.
Poem with pictures
The two lines of the poem "Farewell to Zhao on Ice Cream" form a close whole: "I advise you to drink more and leave the country without reason." On the surface, it seems to be just an ordinary admonishment, but in fact it is full of deep feelings of farewell. The profound sense of separation inside makes it suitable for most farewell occasions. So it's no surprise that it became the most popular song.
"Alone in a Foreign Country, Missing Home" expresses the homesickness of many street children. It not only reflects the lonely life of street children in a foreign country, but also expresses their longing for their hometown and relatives. The phrase "Think more of your family during the holidays" makes many homeless people far away from home cry and tremble in their hearts. Therefore, it is not without reason that it has become a famous saying throughout the ages.
"I will keep walking until the water stops me, and then sit and watch the rising clouds" describes the poet walking alone, portrays the image of a hermit, and expresses the poet's carefree mood , a picture of flowing water, white clouds and hermits was displayed in front of everyone. The poet did not deliberately search for secrets, but could feel the beauty of nature anytime and anywhere.
Wang Wei's "The Book of Songs" has passed the test of thousands of years and has been passed down to this day. In addition, his poems have broad artistic conception and superb skills, making them extremely precious artistic treasures.