Author(s)

Wei He

Corresponding Author

Wei He

ABSTRACT

Zen is one of the schools of Mahayana Buddhism, and Zen aesthetics is an aesthetic ideology evolved in Zen thought, which has the greatest influence on the Chinese calligraphy. Zen aesthetics and calligraphy have a long history in China. In different historical periods, Zen aesthetics has varied impacts on calligraphy. This paper briefly explains the traditional Chinese aesthetics and especially the educational value of Zen aesthetics.

KEYWORDS

Traditional aesthetics, Zen, calligraphy, educational value