佛教自汉末传入中国,在与中国本土文化及思想的交融中派生出了具有中国特色的佛教流派——禅宗。千百年来禅宗思想一直影响着中国文化的发展,尤其对中国传统艺术产生了极为重要的影响。中国书画史上,很多书画名家受禅宗的影响而形成了独特的艺术风格和艺术观念,而董其昌则是具有里程碑意义的一位。 Buddhism was introduced to China from the end of the Han Dynasty and derived from the blending of Chinese native culture and thought, Zen Buddhism with Chinese characteristics. Thousands of years of Zen thought has always influenced the development of Chinese culture, especially the Chinese traditional art has had a very important influence. In the history of Chinese calligraphy and painting, many famous masters of painting and calligraphy influenced by the influence of Zen to form unique artistic styles and artistic concepts, while Dong Qichang was a landmark one.