What does it mean to have no distractions and ripples wherever there is no wind?

Meaning: My mind is single-minded, as clear as a mirror, and cannot tolerate any distracting thoughts. How can a pond without wind create waves for no reason? This is to teach people to concentrate and not to be distracted.

A mind without distractions is like a bright mirror? Where can there be ripples without wind

——Written to Zhang Lian’s calligraphy

In the past two years, it was awarded by the editor-in-chief of "Youth Calligraphy Magazine" Teacher Yutang Gu Songzhang and Brother Youzhaigu Guowei, director of the Popular Art Editorial Department of Henan Fine Arts Publishing House, introduced that Bu Ni met Brother Zhang Lian in the ancient shopping mall. However, calling him brother is a sign of self-respect and an act of overstepping. But other than that, Bu Ni couldn't think of a better title for the moment.

In some respects, Bu Cheng and Brother Li An are quite destined: firstly, we are both born in the year of Tiger (Brother Li An is my elder brother); secondly, we were both born in the south and lived in ancient times. In the mall, I also have the feeling of "I don't know that I am a guest in my dream, but instead treat my hometown as my hometown"; thirdly, we all like calligraphy, but brother Li'an is a calligrapher, and Bu Xi is a true fan of brother Li'an; fourthly, we are each other's. They are both not good at drinking. They blush when they drink and are allergic to it when they drink. By various opportunities, I got to know Brother Li An and became close friends.

Some time ago, Brother Li An asked Bu Ni to write some words. He is not a sycophant and procrastinates so far, and he is worthy of his self-proclaimed title of "a loose man in the world". As the old saying goes, "do it now and cherish it", but now, I think it's better to "write it now and cherish it".

From the 1990s to the present, Brother Li An’s calligraphy has been included in national exhibitions no less than 10 times, or even more. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to call him a professional in national exhibitions. This alone is a rare and impressive achievement in the world of calligraphy. From this aspect, Brother Li An, like other calligraphers at the National Exhibition, has made far more efforts than ordinary people. However, he is different from ordinary calligraphers at the National Exhibition - he writes the same style of calligraphy and the same content over and over again, and submits contributions back and forth. And every time brother Li An enters a national exhibition, he shows a different face to others. Based on the above, although Brother Li An is well-known in the calligraphy world, it is difficult to describe his personal artistic language clearly from the works in the national exhibition.

After getting to know Brother Li An, Bu Ni began to seriously understand his calligraphy and his calligraphy creation mentality.

Judging from recent works, Brother Li An's calligraphy is based on Shanyin, the patriarchal "two kings" of the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and the great calligraphers of the Li and Tang Dynasties, especially Ouyang Xun, Huai Su, Yu Shinan, etc. For the most. Although the methods are similar to those of people who study calligraphy, Brother Li An deeply understands the principle of "the great road is simple and does not need to be carved". As we all know, the Wei and Jin Dynasties were a watershed in calligraphy. The Wei and Jin Dynasties favored rhyme and beauty, and the "two kings" were divided into ancient and modern times. Wang Yi had less quality and more beauty, and Wang Daling had less quality and more beauty. When contemporary calligraphers adopt the method of "two kings", they generally take the beauty but lose the quality, and try their best to carve out the work. Brother Li An's calligraphy is bright and simple, and his quality is better than his writing. In his own words: "I am exhausted from carving out every pen."

As for Brother Li'an's calligraphy creation mentality, I remember that Ji Yougong of the Song Dynasty recorded a sentence in "Tang Poetry Chronicles Liu Zhaoyu":

(Liu Zhaoyu) once said when discussing poetry with others : "Five words are like forty sages."

This sentence fully demonstrates the ancient poets' love and respect for five-character poetry, and the refinement of each sentence is like treating the Supreme. Brother Li An said: "Every time I write a work, I will carefully figure out every word before writing. When I encounter words that are difficult to write, I will consult the dictionary and the layout of calligraphy, composition, and ink." Thinking about this, Brother Li An wrote The book can be written like the ancients writing poetry, the pen is refined and the ink is refined, like seeing a saint. It is natural to write well, but it is strange to write poorly.

In addition, Brother Li An can learn from which one is like which one. Looking at his recent works, some of them are from Yi Shao, Daling, Ouyang Xinben, Seng Huaisu, etc. Each family has its own style, and Brother Li'an can pick them up at his fingertips, and they are all the same, and they can move around and evolve with each other. Therefore, the theory of being loyal to one's family in studying books was completely undermined in front of Brother Li An. To put it another way, to reach this level, one must abandon the corresponding distracting thoughts and distractions.

Before, I went to visit Brother Li An to ask for advice on calligraphy.

He said to Buyi: "Calligraphy is an endless palace. When you are wandering outside the door, you think calligraphy is just that. Once you step into the door of the palace, you will suddenly realize that there are so many things inside. The 'gold mine' and wealth are waiting for you to dig. When you accumulate to a certain level, there will always be a higher palace waiting for you..." This is what Bu Cheng envies Brother Li'an the most, because in the process of his calligraphy art, His heart is always pure, transparent, and undistracted. Hearing this, Bu Cheng remembered: Being as focused as a bright mirror is also a state in the process of calligraphy experience. What's more, Brother Li'an's heart is calm. A lake with blue waves is not disturbed by dust, so where are the ripples?

Brother Li An’s calligraphy draws on the essence and uses macro, and he is also good at analyzing and integrating classics. He is neither sycophantic nor talented, nor does he have the ability to predict, but with time and with Brother Li An's talent, it is inevitable that he will step into a higher palace of calligraphy. However, it is not only expected that Brother Li An can step into the threshold of several halls without end, but also expected by more calligraphy colleagues...?