May 12th, as part ofthe 2024 Buddha's Birthday celebration at Fo Guang Shan (FGS) Temple ofToronto, the "Multi-Media Brushwork Art Exhibition" was held on the second floor at the Buddha’s Cultural Museum. This modern and refreshing exhibition offers visitors a unique and immersive experience centered around the theme "Letting Go, a Peaceful Mind is a Homecoming."

The artworks are by artist, Henry Ho. The exhibition is not merely a showcase of calligraphy and painting, it reflects his insights that expressing gratitude to the Buddha for his selfless teachings on the supreme universal truth. These teachings help all sentient beings to understand the true nature of life, liberating from suffering, and achieving happiness, encouraging the initiation of the Bodhimind to benefit oneself and others.

Henry Ho emphasizes that Buddhism can be understood through reading and listening to sutras and Dharma teachings. Additionally, appreciating artworks can also allow one to perceive the different levels and essences of Buddhist teachings. His series of creations integrates diverse mediums with Chinese calligraphy and new ink painting, complementing the "Eight Stages of Buddha’s Progress" images and the Buddha statues. These works adhere to the Buddhist principle of "non-attachment to phenomena" and reflect the artistic and contemporary aspects of "Humanistic Buddhism" advocated by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, the founder of Fo Guang Shan.

Henry Ho elaborated on the concepts behind each piece in the exhibition. The "Awakened Momentsfrom the Eight Stages of Buddha’s Progress" is presented through calligraphy and painting art, while "Sincere Dedication to Buddha and Bodhisattva" is expressed through conceptual calligraphy. "The Pearl of Wisdom from Cultivation" takes the form of installation, "Humble Realization in Prostrations" is visual conceptual art, "Contemplation" is conceptual figurative art, "Great Doubt, Great Understanding" is conceptual thinking guidance, "Art in Action" is video, and "The Five Dragon Dharma Protectors" surrounding the Five Contemplations Hall are an immersive art experience.

Henry Ho also pointed out that he is the greatest beneficiary of this exhibition, as the creative process required the study and contemplation that helping him to earn a deeper understanding of Buddhism.