Wang Wei's poems often describe natural scenery, such as landscapes, flowers and birds, trees and so on. By describing these natural scenery, he expressed his understanding of Zen philosophy. For example, in his Autumn Night in the Deep Mountains, Standing on an Empty Mountain after Rain expresses a quiet, indifferent and carefree world by describing the mountain scenery after the rain, which makes readers feel beyond the secular realm.
Wang Wei's poems are also full of feelings about life. In his poems, he expressed his feelings about the impermanence of life and his exploration of the realm of life. He often uses words such as calmness and natural indifference, which shows his understanding and exploration of Zen philosophy.
For example, in his "My Retreat in Zhongnanshan", I will walk until the water blocks my way, and then sit and watch the rising clouds. This poem expresses his understanding of Zen philosophy, that is, everything is empty, and only inner peace can understand the truth.
There are often some symbolic images in Wang Wei's poems, such as lotus and lotus leaf, which all express his understanding of Zen philosophy. For example, My Quiet Gate in his Wu Xinyi is a mountain path, while Willow around my hut expresses a transcendental realm by depicting lotus flowers and lotus leaves.
Wang Wei's writing characteristics:
1, beautiful language and harmonious rhythm. Wang Wei's poetic language is concise and beautiful, and the rhythm between words is harmonious, which makes it catchy to read. He often uses some expressive adjectives and verbs in his poems to make them more vivid.
2. Rich images and profound artistic conception. Various images often appear in Wang Wei's poems, such as landscapes, flowers and birds, trees and so on. These images are not only rich in connotation, but also create a far-reaching artistic conception, which makes readers feel a realm beyond the secular.
3, profound philosophy, thinking about life. Wang Wei's poems are not only descriptions of nature and life, but also explorations and reflections on the philosophy of life. His poems are full of feelings and thoughts about life, which makes readers feel a unique understanding of life.
4. Influenced by Buddhism, mainly Zen. Wang Wei himself is a Buddhist believer, and his poems are naturally influenced by Buddhist thought and have Zen meaning. Some Buddhist terms and images are often used in his poems, which makes readers feel a realm of transcending the secular and understanding Zen.
5. Various forms and a wide range of topics. Wang Wei's poems have various forms, including traditional forms such as five-character quatrains and seven-character poems, as well as some innovative forms such as group poems. His poems have a wide range of themes, including life feelings, descriptions of natural scenery and some satirical political poems.