This colorful and beautiful image is a popular Chinese character "FU " (pronounced similar to food in English), which means blessing,  good fortune and happiness.  This auspicious character is made up of 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac.  On the left part of this character, from up to down, you will find the Rat, Tiger, Ox, Sheep, Pig, Rabbit and Snake.  On the right part, from up to down,  you will find the Dragon, Horse, Rooster, Monkey and Dog. (5/31/07)

I am pleased to present three Chinese brush painting of  "Kuan Yin and the Dragon" which I did in October, 2007.  Kuan Yin is the Buddhist Goddess of Great Compassion and Loving-Kindness.  Her name means "She Who Hears the Cries of the World."  "Kuan Yin and the Dragon" is one of her 33 manifestations.  Kuan Yin helps us to practice true compassion and to bring no harm or ill hate.  She teaches us to treat others with the respect that is their due.  (11/1/07)

The Eight Immortals, or "Ba Sane," are the patron saints of Chinese Taoists.  Their images are believed to be incredibly auspicious.  Colorful stories surround the Eight Immortals.  There is a world of magic and supernatural feats that help bring benefits to those who invite the Eight Immortals into their homes (11/28/05)

New Year is a great time to renew, refresh and celebrate life.  May all the blessings and delights of the New Year be yours.   First in the cycle of 12 Animal signs, Rat Year begins the sequence and recurs every twelfth year.  In China, the Rat is respected and considered a courageous, enterprising person.  Rats know exactly where to find solutions and can take care of themselves and others without problems.  They use their instinctive sense of observation to help others in times of need and are among the most fit of all the Animal signs to survive most any situation.  An opportunist with an eye for a bargain, Rats tend to collect and hoard, but are unwilling to pay too much for anything.  They are devoted to their families, particularly their children.  Quick-witted and passionate, they are capable of deep emotions despite their  cool exteriors.  Their nervous energy and ambition may lead them to attempt more tasks than they are able to complete successfully. The sign of the Rat is the first sign in the cycle giving Rat people exude great leadership qualities and are good at taking the lead.  They don't mind a lot of responsibility and they demonstrate a strong presence that other people respect.  For those with the Rat nature, status and monetary satisfaction are the great motivation. Rat Years:  1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984,  1996, 2008, 2020.  (4/12/07)

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2009 is Year of the Ox.  The Ox  is the second sign of the Chinese Zodiac.  The Ox or the Buffalo sign symbolizes prosperity through fortitude and hard work.  People born in the Ox years are dependable, calm and methodical.  The Ox people are usually diligent, thrifty, and dedicated.  They do not want the short cuts.  They are patient and tireless workers, and stick to routine and traditions.  Although they are generally fair-minded and good listeners,  it is difficult to make them change their views as they are stubborn and often have strong prejudices.  They are intelligent and self-confident, helpful and hardworking.  Although they might appear to be rigid and slow, a kind and active mind is beneath.  They are responsible for family and believe in authority.  Still, because of their steady and trustworthy characters, the Ox people will be  entrusted with positions of authority and responsibility. Ox Years:  1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021.  (9/1/07)

Dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 Animal signs. In Chinese culture, the celestial Dragon is a symbol of luck, virtue,  authority, and long life.  Passionate, brave and generous.  Active, confident and idealistic.  Firm, Frank and Proud.  People born in the Year of the Dragon have strong physical strength, and are energetic and vigorous.  They have noble ideals, like to ponder, predict, and are romantic and sensitive to their reputation.  They never admit failures and often act self-confidently.  Dragon people have strong ego consciousness and ambitious plans and are talented in leadership.  They are sincere, like to create good deeds and are not afraid of difficulties.  They will do everything as perfectly as possible and to make their dreams come true.  Possessed of a pioneering spirit, Dragon people will launch straight into projects or conversations.  Authority figures, they make their own laws and cannot bear restriction.  Powerful leaders, they prefer to follow their own path in life.  They prefer to get on with a job themselves and are good at motivating others into action.  They are always available to help others, but their pride makes it difficult for them to accept help in return.  Although they are always at the center of things, they tend to be loners and are prone to stress when life becomes difficult.  Hard working and generous, Dragon people are entirely trustworthy and are loyal friends.  They enjoy excitement and new situations.  When upset, they can be explosive, but all is soon forgotten.  Dragon Years:  1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012.  MAY THE CELESTIAL DRAGON BRING GREAT GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE. (11/1/07)

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2013 is the Year of the Snake.  The Snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 Animal signs.  Gentle,  romantic, and attractive.  Calm, steady, and conscientious.  Well-groomed and good at securing personal gains. People born in the Year of Snake do not show off their talents, but encourage themselves secretly to go forward on their plans.   They are naturally strong in perception and awareness and good at caring for others.  They often have good opportunities and luck, and dreams to create brilliant undertakings by their own strength.  They act after thinking twice, and know their abilities well.  Mysterious and passionate, Snake people have endless patience.  Although a connoisseur of the good things in life, they are also inward-looking and self-reliant.  They tend to keep their own counsel and dislike relying on others.  They can be ruthless in pursuing their goals.  Although very kind and generous, Snake people can be demanding in relationships.  They find it hard to forgive and will never forget a slight.  Never under-estimate their patience, they will wait in the wings until the time is right to strike.  They are elegant and sophisticated and although they are good at making money, they never spend it on trifles. Very intuitive, Snake people can sense the motives of others and sum up situations accurately.  If crossed, Snakes will bite with deadly accuracy.  They exude mystery, ooze charm and can be deeply passionate.  Snake Years:  1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013.  (11/12/07)

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2014 is the Year of the Horse.  The Horse is the seventh  sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 Animal Signs.  In Chinese culture, the Horse is a symbol of nobility, class, speed and perseverance.  Active and excitable, the Horse's nervous energy often runs away with them.  People born in the Year of the Horse are open, romantic, and enthusiastic.  They are frank, optimistic and easy-going.    They are kind-hearted,   have many friends, live harmoniously with others, and are good leaders.  Horse people prefer to work in their own ways and seldom receiving the opinions of others.  They have many bright ideas, talents, insight, and have sub-consciousness of refusing failures.   Ever-active, people born in the Year of the Horse will work tirelessly until a project is completed, but only if the deadline is their own.  They have lightning minds and can sum up people and situations in an instant, sometimes too quickly, and they will move on before seeing the whole picture.  Capable of undertaking several tasks at once, Horse people are constantly on the move and fond of exercise.  They may exhaust themselves physically and mentally.  They are ambitious and confident in their own abilities.  They are not interested in the opinions of others and are adept at side-stepping issues.  They can be impatient and have explosive tempers although they rarely bear grudges.  They are good at managing their financial matters. But they should not be urged in the love affairs, the opportunity will come late with good results.  Horse Years:  1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014.  (11/21/07)

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2015 is the Year of the Sheep.  The Sheep is the Eighth Sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 Animal Signs. People born in the Year of the Sheep are kind and artistic, elegant and charming, creative and responsible, yet they tend to be pessimistic, indecisive and passive. They are gentle externally but firm internally, and have the spirit of sacrificing themselves to help the unfortunate ones.  They love nature, have noble and generous appearance, are subjective, stubborn and prefer mysterious atmosphere.  They love their families, show deep feelings towards their parents and take good care of their children.  Sheep people are compassionate, popular, and hate conflict and will try to avoid it.  Peace-lovers, they always behave correctly and they are extremely accommodating to others.  They tend to be shy and vulnerable to criticism.  They worry a lot and appear to be easily put upon, but when they feel strongly about something they will dig their heels in and sulk until they achieve their objectives.  Sheep people are generally popular and are usually well cared for by others.  They have strong desire for seeking knowledge, appreciate the finer things in life and are usually lucky.  They find it difficult to deal with difficulties and deprivation.  Ardent romantics, Sheep people can obtain their own way by wearing their partners down and turning every occasion to their advantage.  They will do anything to avoid conflict and hate making decisions.  Sheep Years:  1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015.  (12/1/07)

This painting depicts the best of good luck symbols:  Wu Lou (Gourd) for  health and wellness luck, six big gold coins for heaven luck and great wealth, immortal peaches for good health and long life, gold fish for abundance, Ru-Yi (made of green jade) for power and authority with a meaning of "Things going smoothly and perfectly."  This smiling monkey would like to bring all these treasures and blessings into your home.  The Monkey is the 9th Animal Sign of the Chinese Zodiac. Those born in the Year of the Monkey are bright, active, clever, good at competition, and act quickly according to the situation.  They are highly sociable, good in comprehension, and easily merged with others, but dislike to be controlled by others and prefer fresh things.  People born in the Year of the Monkey are full of energy, wit, good at speaking, and have a strong desire of showing off.  They also have strong desires in pursuing knowledge, reading books of broad subjects, and  have a wonderful memory.  They are flexible,creative, and have a strong feeling towards their elder members of the family. Monkey people are energetic and capable of using their wits to solve problems and using their intelligence to push their own ideas forward.  They are usually popular and are able to motivate others by their sheer enthusiasm for new projects.  They are constantly on the look out for new challenges and their innovative approach and excellent memories generally make them successful. They have little sympathy for those who are unable to keep up with them, but will soon forget any difficulties.   Monkey Years:  1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016.  (4/15/07)

The Rooster is the tenth sign of the Chinese Zodiac which consists of 12 Animal Signs.  People born in the Year of the Rooster  are frank, active, fashionable, quick-minded, and impatient.  They are diligent, enthusiastic, and witty with many strategies. Rooster people are born to be lucky and their lives are full of resources.  They are generous and are always ready to give advice and to support others.  They have a strong self-respect and pay much attention to their appearance. They shine in situations where they are able to be the center of attention.   If a Rooster person is present, everyone will be aware of the fact because no Rooster people can ever take a back seat at a social gathering.  They are dignified, confident and extremely strong-willed, yet they may have a negative streak.  They excel in arguments and debates. They often challenge the authorities, are stubborn, prefer luxurious styles, and like to be praised.   They are mult-talented, dedicated to their works,  and can become accomplished in many different ways.  They never weary of getting to the bottom of a problem and are perfectionists in all that they do.  The flamboyant Rooster people can be easily won over by flattery and admiration.  Full of energy, Rooster people are brave, but they hate criticism and can be puritanical in their approach to life.    Rooster Years:  1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017.

The Dog is the 11th Animal sign of Chinese Zodiac.  Among the animal signs of Chinese Zodiac, those born in the Year of the Dog are blessed with most of the finer traits of human nature.  The Dos is man's best friend.  Dogs represent loyalty, justice and equality.  These are the givers in life, prepared to sacrifice their own dreams, ambitions and desires for the sake of those they love.  They are always ready to jump to the defense of any member of their family or friends who is being attacked by either word or deed.  Because they feel they know best, they can sometimes appear bossy.  Since they try to do their best, they are excellent workers and their ideals are often profound and original.  The Dogs find it difficult to adapt to change.  They have a reputation for being pessimistic and expect the worst to happen.  Mood swings characterizes its emotional life and often the Dog needs to run off to be alone in order to recuperate.  The sensitive Dogs need to warm up to others over time and gradually learn to trust them.  The Dogs are agreeable companions when whey are in good moods.  Of all the animals in the Chinese Zodiac, Dogs are the least materialistic because they are unselfish individuals who care more about people than they do about money or success.  The Dog's mantra seems to be:  Live right, look out for the little people and fight for injustice whenever possible.  Here are my auspicious Chinese brush paintings to wish you a successful and prosperous Year of Dog,  and many more.  Dog Years:  1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018.  (6/1/2005)

The Pigs are everybody's good friends.  They are sincere and honest, loyal and generous.  They won't let you down and they will never try to.  They simply want to do everything right.  They are always available to bail others out of difficulties.  Some Pigs love the social scene and are popular. Some don't make many friends, but they make them for life.  They have a great thirst for knowledge. The Pigs  are quick-tempered, yet they hate argument and quarreling.  If they do argue, they bear no grudges afterwards.  The Pigs are born to give, to yield, and to serve.  They constantly sacrifice their own happiness and comfort for the sake of somebody else.  The Pigs are loyal and faithful companions, only as long as they approve of you.  They are born with an excellent nose for style in everything.  The Pigs adore food.  They often over-eat, but they eat with good taste.  Over-indulgence is their greatest weakness.  In relationship, the Pigs  are sensitive, sweet, but naive and caring.  They are romantic and certainly are the marriage-type.  The Pigs are kind to their loved ones.  No matter how bad the problems seem to be, they try to work them out.  But, on the other hand, the Pigs are also possessive and jealous. Here are my Chinese brush painting of "Year of Pig" to wish you harmony, success and happiness. Pig Years:  1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019.  (4/3/06)

The Chinese landscape painting is one of the major categories of Chinese brush painting. It represents the essence of Chinese brush painting. The landscape painting depicts the magnificent beauty of the nature. I combined the Chinese brush/ink painting and water color painting to create those bright and colorful  landscape paintings that are in contrast to the traditional ones of dim, dull in color.  When we are close to the nature, our soul feels abundant and content.  May the wonders of the nature recharge your inner strength, and bring  you joy and peace.

I am pleased to present to you my free-style, non-traditional Chinese ink painting of Buddha. It is my hope that you will find these unique ink painting of Buddha providing a special calming influence. Shakyamuni Buddha  says: "All compounded things are impermanent.  All emotions are pain.  All things have no inherent existence.  And, Nirvana is beyond concepts."  These four views are the spine of Buddhism.  We call them "truths" because they are simply facts.  We seek enlightenment, and enlightenment means realization of the truth.   Do not confuse these four views with Buddhism's four noble truths which pertain solely to aspects of suffering.  When you see that you will never come to the end of problem solving, that is the beginning of the search of inner truth.  While Buddhism is not the answer to all the temporal problems and social injustice, if you happen to be searching, then you may find Buddha's four views agreeable.  When things fall apart, be fearless in difficult time and choose to turn the crisis into an opportunity for spiritual growth.   We all have the potential to become enlightened if we follow these views that guide us on the path of Buddhism. Today, the Buddha is a symbol of possibility--encouraging us not to despair but to dive deeply into our hearts to find the wisdom that can heal and liberate us.  It is our buddha-nature that inspires us to reach out a hand to comfort and support a friend in need, to forgive someone who has harmed us, and to say no to injustice.  It is our buddha-nature that grieves at the pain in the world and rejoices at happiness and love.   Our buddha-nature brings us back to the cushion when we face difficulty and pain, trusting that we can find the understanding and steadfastness to meet our life.   (8/19/06)

Here are my Chinese brush paintings of "Holidays and Celebrations."   The celebration of holidays brings joys and hopes to us, and it also seems to make us feel that "anything is possible."

Here are my Chinese brush painting of auspicious symbols. Symbols are very powerful.  Properly displaying auspicious symbols or paintings with good fortune meanings can empower us to think and act confidently with a positive image in our minds.  For example, the bird is an universal symbol of joys and the coming of opportunities.  The auspicious paintings  help us attract the positive energy ("Chi") for good luck. To learn more, please visit "Basic Feng Shui."

Here are my Chinese brush paintings of  "Puppies and Dogs."  Their selfless love, devotion, and loyalty have earned their good reputation of "man's best friend."  The most important job at which the dog is at its best is being faithful.  They are faithful, loyal and honest to those they love.  Dogs do have feelings and emotions, likes and dislikes, and they do have souls.  They are not humans, but their basic needs are similar to ours.  Your best friends and companions are always there for you. (4/16/2005)

The following are my Chinese brush painting of bald eagles.  Eagle is a large and powerful bird of prey with a hooked bill and broad wing span that hunts by day and is noted for its keen eyesight and majestic soaring flight.  The bald eagle, a large North American eagle, found mainly near lakes and rivers, the adult of which has a white head and tail.  An image of the bald eagle is used as an emblem of the United States of America.  People often describe their first bald eagle sighting as breathtaking, even unforgettable.  So, don't miss out on experiencing the majestic beauty of the magnificent bird.  (2/7/08)

The following are my Chinese brush painting of cats.  A cat is  a wonderful pet.  It is entertaining, affectionate and astoundingly self-reliant. And, like any pet, it requires proper care.  Since a cat can live indoors and does not need to be taken for a daily walk, it is the ideal pet for a city-deweller.  Cats make particularly good pets for children or the elderly.  Stroking a pet helps to relieve stress and lower blood pressure.  Cats sleep up to 16 hours a day, so if you give your cat a comfortable bed, it is likely to stay out of mischief.  Give a kitten plenty of toys to keep it occupied if you are often out during the day.  Playtime is essential to a cat's development, especially if your cat is an indoor cat.  Spend 10-15 minutes a day playing with your cat.  Feed your cat regularly to deter it from straying away from home.  If you neglect your cat's appetite, it may go off in search of a new food source, probably a sympathetic neighbor.  If you hold a cat against its will, it may bite or scratch you. Cats are natural hunters.  Do not make the mistake of assuming that your cat is hungry and is hunting for food.  Domestic cats will hunt even if they are fed regularly.  Their prey, which they often play with, is usually small rodents or birds.  (2/20/08)

The panda is an endangered bear from bamboo forests in the Mountains of China. This black and white mammal gets to be about 3 to 4 feet tall at the shoulders and weighs about 250 pounds.  The panda mostly eats bamboo.  It spends most of the day eating bamboo shoots and leaves.  The panda is different from other bears.  It has cat-like eyes and unusual hands with 5 clawed fingers plus a wrist bone that moves like an opposable thumb. I would like to share with you the following interesting story, which inspired me to do these Chinese ink painting of pandas.  In the zoo, there was a party celebrating panda's birthday.  While panda was eating his birthday cake, he was asked:  "Panda, what are your birthday wishes?"  Panda replied: "My first wish is to get rid of my black eyes.  My second wish is to take color pictures."  I added the following wishes for panda. "My third wish is to have organic bamboo, and my fourth wish is to lose weight."  (8/18/06) 

In Chinese culture, the crane "He" (pronounced similar to "Her" in English) is the "Patriarch of the Feathered Tribe."  The ancients considered the snowy white plumage as a sign of purity, while the signature red cap represented "fire" or "vitality."  While the dragon was an exclusive privilege of the emperor, the crane was used by first rank officials, so the crane was referred as the "First Rank Bird."  To the Chinese, the cranes were "Tian He" (heavenly cranes) since Taoist deities and enlightened beings were transported on their backs between heavenly realms and the earth.  They also took deserving souls into the Paradise of the West and people to higher levels of spiritual awareness.  It carries one of the vehicles of the Eight Immortals.  It is for this reason that over the centuries, the crane has come to mean so much to the Chinese and it symbolizes peace, good health and long life. Here are my Chinese ink painting of cranes to wish you peace, good health and long life. (8/14/06)

LAO-TZU is the founder of Taoism that seeks harmony and long life through the philosophy of simplicity and noninterference with the natural course of things. (4/29/07)

Confucius (551-479 B.C.) was a great philosopher, educationist and moralist in ancient China, and the founder of Confucianism, which has a profound influence in Chinese history.  Confucius is highly respected by Chinese people. His social and moral teachings emphasized personal control, adherence to a social hierarchy, and social and political order. One of his famous sayings is: "Whatever you do not wish for yourself, do not do it to others. Whatever you do not like to have, do not give it to others." (4/22/07)

The word "Angel" is taken from the Greek word "Angelos" which means "Messenger."  It is said that angels do not have physical lives.  They are beings of light energy.  They came into being as a link between the Creator and humanity.  Angels can come to when you call them.  They bring unconditional love and messages to guide and protect you during the crises and spiritual transformation.  The following are my Chinese ink painting of angels.  Free copy with purchase.

In the sixth century C.E., an Indian prince, Bodhidarma (commonly called Damo in Chinese, Daruma in Japanese) traveled to China.  His teachings combined ideas from Mahayana Buddhism with those of Taoism.  He discouraged the idea of merit-making, and concentrated on the process of meditation (Chan  in Chinese).  This form of Chan Buddhism provided the foundation of the Japanese Zen School.  He was the founder of Shaolin School (Kung Fu).  Bodhidarma represents wisdom and compassion, strong will and perseverance, meditation and mind development, and unity of spirit and body.  His legendary bulging eyes, bushy eyebrows and uncompromising attitude demand that we wake up.  The following are my Chinese ink painting of Damo.  Free copy with purchase.

Gazing at these images, you will find a moment of peace and a quiet mind. For many of us, the images are the reminder to turn towards mindfulness, live in the moment, and take steps towards a simpler life.

These paintings are exactly the same ones for Buddhas & Kuan-Yin greeting cards, but in prints format. The reason that I practiced painting of Buddha and Kuan-Yin was to search for peace, because painting of Buddhas and Kuan-Yin with a gentle and serene expression gave me that tranquility. As I learned more about Buddhas, Kuan-Yin and life, I became aware of the impermanence of life. It makes me treasure what I have in my possession and be content with not having more than I have.

The pictures of these prints are exactly the same ones for Figures and Animals Paintings Greeting Cards, but in print format with size of 7" x 10".

According to the astrological data, Jesus Christ was born around March 1, 7 BC.  His Sun, Moon, Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus were all in the last sign of the Zodiac, Pisces, the sign containing elements of all the signs that have gone before.  The symbol of Pisces is the fish and its qualities are compassion, self-sacrifice and martyrdom.  Six of ten astrological bodies in close conjunction might give him the appearance of a bright star.  Jesus Christ, the man who changed history, had the humblest of births (a borrowed stable) and the worst of deaths (naked, nailed on a cross, surrounded by thieves and jeering crowds.)  He was allowed to "call it off" at any point in the excruciating process, but did not.  He chose to make Himself a sacrifice for a sinful world.  He had  vast  compassion for the lonely, the rejected, the abandoned and the suffering. He said that one penny from a poor woman was more pleasing to God than the gold of a rich man.   In a Christian text, the author states,  "Christ is born in our soul, and when we recognize that birth, when we become conscious of Christ's being born within us, that is the time we are saved."  This writer also says, "Christ is born when we become conscious of his birth in us.  And his birth is dependent on this:  the death of all our selfish desires.  So, when the self is given up, and when silence is attained, that is the moment that Jesus Christ is born in our soul."  The following image is my Chinese ink painting of Jesus Christ.  Free copy with purchase.

Kuan-Yin, also known as the Mother of Compassion, is Buddhist Goddess of Mercy. Kuan-Yin is worshiped throughout the world for her compassion. When you see Kuan-Yin's silent peace, she reminds you to stand serenely in your own power. Calmly gaze upon the gentle face of Kuan-Yin's various manifestations, you will feel peaceful in moments. Her tranquil smiles lift your spirit and transform your mood. Display her image where you need her most will bring you the peace and wisdom to your life.

Chi-Kung, Kung-Fu and Chan (Zen) are closely related to each other.  At the elementary level, evey Kung-Fu movements involve energy (chi) control and mental awareness.  At the advanced level, Chi-Kung and Chan (Zen) enable Kung-Fu masters to develop abilities which other martial artists may not even dream of.  To learn more about Chi-Kung, Kung-Fu and Chan (Zen),  please visit my pages of " Chi and Chi-Kung," "Chi-Kung, Kung-Fu and Zen."  The following images are my Chinese ink painting of ancient Chinese Chi-Kung, Kung-Fu, and Chan (Zen) masters.  Free copy with purchase.

"Nothing equals the love of a mother to her child."   The following images are my Chinese ink painting of  "Madonna and Child,"  which is a symbol of nurturing and caring. The black color and clear form present  the "Virgin and Child" with unique charm and beauty. Free copy with purchase.

In Asian traditions, there are many methods of seeking divination, some with mala beads, some with sticks, and some with two dice.  One of the most highly respected methods is through the spiritual power and wisdom of Manjushuri - the Great Buddha of Wisdom.  The accuracy of the divination is said to come directly from the blessings of Manjushuri and it is her wisdom that manifests itself in the counting of the mala beads.  Here are my Chinese ink painting of Manjushuri and my design of malas.  Each mala is made up of 108 crystal-like colorful plastic beads (8 mm) on a 35" red or yellow nylon cord. The mala with shining, see-through plastic beads on a red or gold color cord create an unique setting for imagination and inspiration.  MAY YOU BE HAPPY!  MAY YOU BE PEACEFUL!  MAY YOU BE FREE FROM SUFFERING!  One free copy of Manjushuri (8"x11") with your purchase of  mala. (5/20/06) 

I have designed and made beautiful, unique foam pins/pendants with inspirational Chinese words on it.  The encouraging Chinese words are hand-written in the old fashion and traditional style that preserves its beauty, meaning, and significance.  They are designed as a simple, practical tool for making life better, happier and more meaningful.  The words are written on red  foam sheet(diameter 2"), which is mounted on a 8-petal floral border (foam sheet diameter 2.5").  In Chinese Feng Shui,  red is the color of joy and represents auspicious Yang energy, the circle represents fullness,  and the number 8 signifies prosperity.  And, the color green is for wealth, yellow for growth, and sky color blue or purple for enlightenment.  Each piece has a bar pin on the back, and it is on a 32" cord.  Its meaning and pronunciation are also written on the back.  The wide variety of selections ensures that you can find a favorite one to wear or to decorate your home or office.  Each piece is carefully hand-made and thus unique.  I take a personalized order.  Please use Product No. Joys (2)-888 to place a personalized order, and please use "comment section" to specify your preferences, such as the meaning of one word, or two words, and the colors.  Upon the receipt of your order, I will write your favorite word(s) and make your order with joy.  Please allow 2-3 days to make your order.  (6/12/09)

I have designed and made beautiful, unique foam pins/pendants with inspirational Chinese words on it.  The encouraging Chinese words are hand-written in the old fashion and traditional style that preserves its beauty, meaning, and significance.  They are designed as a simple, practical tool for making life better, happier and more meaningful.  The words are written on red  foam sheet(diameter 2"), which is mounted on a 8-petal floral border (foam sheet diameter 2.5").  In Chinese Feng Shui,  red is the color of joy and represents auspicious Yang energy, the circle represents fullness,  and the number 8 signifies prosperity.  And, the color green is for wealth, yellow for growth, and sky color blue or purple for enlightenment.  Each piece has a bar pin on the back, and it is on a 32" cord.  Its meaning and pronunciation are also written on the back.  The wide variety of selections ensures that you can find a favorite one to wear or to decorate your home or office.  Each piece is carefully hand-made and thus unique.  I take a personalized order.  Please use Product No. Joys (2)-888 to place a personalized order, and please use "comment section" to specify your preferences, such as the meaning of one word, or two words, and the colors.  Upon the receipt of your order, I will write your favorite word(s) and make your order with joy.  Please allow 2-3 days to make your order.  (6/12/09)

I have designed and made beautiful, unique foam pins/pendants with inspirational Chinese words on it.  The encouraging Chinese words are hand-written in the old fashion and traditional style that preserves its beauty, meaning, and significance.  They are designed as a simple, practical tool for making life better, happier and more meaningful.  The words are written on red  foam sheet (diameter 2"), which is mounted on a 8-petal floral border (foam sheet diameter 2.5").  In Chinese Feng Shui,  red is the color of joy and represents auspicious Yang energy, the circle represents fullness,  and the number 8 signifies prosperity.  And, the color green is for wealth, yellow for growth, and sky color blue or purple for enlightenment.  Each piece has a bar pin on the back, and it is on a 32" cord.  Its meaning and pronunciation are also written on the back.  The wide variety of selections ensures that you can find a favorite one to wear or to decorate your home or office.  Each piece is carefully hand-made and thus unique.  I take a personalized order.  Please use Product No. Joys (2)-888 to place a personalized order, and please use "comment section" to specify your preferences, such as the meaning of one word, or two words, and the colors.  Upon the receipt of your order, I will write your favorite word(s) and make your order with joy.  Please allow 2-3 days to make your order.  (6/12/09)

These handcrafted beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, rings and key rings are loving expression of joys and blessings. These lightweight jewelry are fun to wear, and great for party or vacation.  Their unique beauty will add sparkle to any attire. You will feel prosperous and want to share your joys with others.  Upon the receipt of your order, I will make the same, even better ones for you.  Please allow 1- 3 days to make your order.

The Red Envelopes  ("Hong Bao"), also known as lucky money (cash or check) holder, is like the Chinese wand of hope, and it often carries boundless blessings.  The lucky Red Envelope  with money inside is given out  to signify good fortune and good energy.  This beautiful red envelope is designed with four lovely Happy Buddhas, and four auspicious Chinese characters ( to be read from left to right, up to down): "Zhao Chai Jin Bao," which mean "Bringing the wealth and carrying the treasures into the home."  Happy Budda , with a huge smile on his face and a large round belly, shows us the joy and the best of being who we really are.  No matter what the situation or circumstance is, he is always smiling.  He reminds us to smile and assures us that life is easy when seen from within.  His large round belly symbolizes a good life  and his very generous nature in giving joy and happiness.  This good luck symbol  can be displayed on the wall, door, or desk where you would like to activate your lucky energy.  (1/29/08)

If you are a collector of lucky objects, images or symbols,  these ten good luck red envelopes is a "must-have" in your home.  The bright red is the color of joy and represents the spirit of Chinese New Year. These ten good luck red envelopes (3"x5") are beautifully designed in bright red with various auspicious symbols of happiness, longevity and wealth, and having them in your home will help create the positve Yang energy in attracting harmony and happiness.  In addition to give the good luck red envelope filled with money to your loved ones in happiness occasions, they can also be stuck on the desk, door, wall, cabinet or any location where you wish to create the auspicious energy.  It is one of the easiest and best ways to decorate your home and office.  Brightening your living space and workplace will also help brighten your mood.   There is a saying:  "Having peace and security is worth a thousand gold pieces."  May peace, harmony and happiness be with you always.

The red envelope ("Hong Bao"), also known as lucky money (cash or check) holder, is like the Chinese wand of hope, and it often carries boundless blessings.  In Chinese society, it is believed that the red envelope has positive, good power to protect people from negative, bad energy ("Chi").  And, the red envelope will bring good luck to both the person who receives it and to the person who gives it.  The giving of red envelope is  not limited to New Year celebrations. The "lucky money" is often given throughout the year for weddings, birthdays, major holidays, graduations, appreciations or sympathy.  The modern red envelopes that have been  printed with a combination of auspicious phrases and images are so beautiful that they are often displayed on the appropriate places in the home or office to bring good Feng Shui, i.e. to help attract good energy ("Chi") for success and happines.

The red envelope ("Hong Bao"), also known as lucky money (cash or check) holder, is like the Chinese wand of hope, and it often carries boundless blessings.  In Chinese society, it is believed that the red envelope has positive, good power to protect people from negative, bad energy ("Chi").  And, the red envelope will bring good luck to both the person who receives it and to the person who gives it.  The giving of red envelope is not limited to New Year celebrations.  The lucky money is often given throughout the year for weddings, birthdays, major holidays, graduations, appreciations, or sympathy.  The large red envelope can hold the entire cash bills without folding it, and/or some small treasure items, such as rings, or necklaces.  The modern red envelopes that have been printed with auspicious phrases and colorful images are so beautiful that they are often displayed on appropriate places in the home or office to bring good Feng Shui, i.e. to help attract good energy ("Chi") for success and happiness.

HAVE A CHINESE PARTY, CELEBRATE THE LUNAR NEW YEAR.  HERE YOU WILL FIND SOME BEAUTIFUL GIFTS FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR LOVED ONES.

Let us live each day with love in our hearts, and use love to help others.  May your days be filled with joy, peace and love.

Displaying some beneficial calligraphy on the walls has been long practiced in China, especially those belonging to wealthy Chinese families, have their own versions of auspicious calligraphy.  It is always a good Feng Shui to display the auspicious calligraphy.  The following are my auspicious calligraphy in auspicious color papers.  They are in traditional form of Chinese characters and in regular script (style).  Some of them are to be read from up to down and some from left to right (same direction of  the meaning in English.)  Free copy (8"x11") with purchase.

It is a good Feng Shui to display the auspicious calligraphy.  There are several ways in writing Chinese characters:  From top to down, from left to right (modern to be in the same direction with English), and right to left (traditional way).  The following are my auspicious calligraphy in auspicious color papers.  They are in traditional form of Chinese characters and in regular script (style).  Some of them are to be read from top to down, and some from left to right.  Free copy with purchase.

The 12 animal signs of Chinese Zodiac/Astrology are:  The Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Boar.  As most people know, the Chinese Lunar Cycle is not based on 12 linear months, as in the Western calendar, but on a 12-year repeating cycle.  Each animal symbol represents not a month, but a year.  And again, unlike the Western calendar that is based upon the movements of the Sun, the Chinese astrological calendar has its deep and ancient roots in the movements of the Moon.  The following images of the 12 animal signs of the Chinese astrology are my painting similar to the art form of paper-cutting.  The art of paper-cutting images has a long tradition in China and it is a simple and effective mean of artistic expression.  Free copy with purchase.

The twelve signs of Western Astrology are: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. To learn more about those signs and their ruling planets please visit my pages of Basic Astrology.  The following images are my painting similar to the art form of Chinese paper-cutting.  Free copy with purchase.