以禅论书:苏轼书论中的禅宗文化精神

Explaining Calligraphy with Zen:The Zen Cultural Spirit of Su Shi’s Calligraphy Theory

苏轼书论文字,处处浸润着禅宗文化精神。苏轼书论与禅宗关联体现在四个方面:其一,书法艺术的意义是追求个人解脱、获得心理平衡,舒缓生命的空幻与虚无。其二,掌握书法艺术玄妙规律的心理机制与禅宗开悟相似,重在顿悟。其三,书法点画也是悟道的禅机。其四,禅宗语言表达不仅能够有效阐释书家书风,也是书论的新型文化资源。

Su Shi’s calligraphy theory is deeply influenced by the Zen cultural spirit.Su Shi’s calligraphy theory is related to Zen in at least four aspects.Firstly,the significance of calligraphy is pursuing personal liberation,achieving psychological balance,and easing the emptiness and nihility of life.Secondly,the psychological mechanism of mastering the mysterious laws of calligraphy is similar to the Enlightenment of Zen,focusing on Epiphany.Thirdly,there are Buddhist allegorical Charm and gestures in the the art of calligraphy.Finally,Zen language can not only effectively explain the calligrapher’s style,but also serve as a new cultural resource of calligraphy theory.