Chinese Traditional Story: Wang Wei, the Great Tang Dynasty Poet.

Born in A.D. 700, Wang Wei was not only a master of painting but also a master of music. His poetry is ethereal and serene, imbued with the tranquil and detached spirit of a hermit. Su Shi, the brilliant literary figure of the Northern Song Dynasty, praised him by saying, “There is painting within his poetry, and poetry within his painting.” Because of his deep understanding of Buddhist philosophy and his devout faith in Buddhism, he was also known as the “Poet-Buddha.”Wang Wei’s achievements are closely linked to his turbulent life; his father passed away when he was very young....