An Analysis of Buddhist Implications in Tablet Calligraphy of Wei Dynasty:A Discussion on the Misconceptions of Tablet Calligraphy in Qing Dynasty

The tablet calligraphy of Wei Dynasty represented by that of the Northern Wei Dynasty has always been highly advocated by generations of calligraphers. It is essentially motivated by Buddhist ideology as the tablet calligraphy of Wei Dynasty illustrates the supra- mundane- mind,Bodhi- mind and otherworldly mind. The style of Wei tablet calligraphy is different from that of the seal character and official character in Qin and Han dynasties that are under the influence of Confucianism and Taoism. It also differentiated itself from the calligraphy of ZHONG yao and WANG Xi- zhi in Wei and Jin dynasties. The correct interpretation of stele and calligraphy study should be put in the context of Indian Buddhism and different Chinese ideological backgrounds,such as,Confucianism. The stele study in Qing Dynasty is not an accurate,because it merely interpreted the stele and calligraphy in Wei Dynasty focusing on their formalistic beauty while ignored their Buddhist implications.