All is Created in the Mind

CHINA

As discussed in Debates Between Good and Evil, “If people desire to understand all Buddhas of the past, present, and future, they should first observe that all Dharma begins in the mind.” From this notion, it is implied that everything in the human realm is created by thought, and as such, when the mind arises, the Dharma is present; when the mind ceases, so does the Dharma.
This seal was carved in nine-fold script, which was popularly executed in the official seals of the Sui (581–618) and Tang (618–907) dynasties. It differs, however, in that the bending points in the character lines fold more naturally, resulting in a lively style. Punch and cut methods were applied to create contours that are bold and thin at the same time.
Chang Dai-Chien, also known as Zhang Daqian and originally named Zheng Quan, was a skilled poet, painter, calligrapher, and seal engraver. He is considered by many to be one of the most prominent Chinese artists of the 20th century.