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Hiddenness is Not Emptiness: Simplicity in Form and Elegance in Spirit—Rereading Bada Shanren

Authors
Wen Yanan1, Mohd Zahuri Khairani1, *
1Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Perak, 35900, China
*Corresponding author. Email: mzahuri@gmail.com
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Mohd Zahuri Khairani
Available Online 22 June 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-432-7_53How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Buddhist Zen thought; Solitary indignation; Body aesthetics; Badashanren; Concealment; Emptiness
Abstract

The ink wash freehand paintings of Badashanren are imbued with dialectical Zen thinking and a sense of solitary peril. Despite the trials of his rugged life and his reclusive existence, his works do not merely present a weak display of “emptiness and thoughtlessness.” Instead, they express a “solitary and indignant state of mind” that directly points to the human heart. His works do not focus on depicting a journey of sorrow and pain but rather emphasize the expression of a rebellious spirit through the evolution from “form and spirit” to “hidden brilliance” and ultimately to “style and integrity.” Analyzing Badashanren’s works from the perspective of body language can provide a more comprehensive understanding of his artistic achievements and offer valuable guidance for the study of cultural heritage and artistic creation.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 4th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities and Arts (SSHA 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
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22 June 2025
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978-2-38476-432-7
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