A Chinese calligraphy exhibition started in Valletta, capital of Malta on Wednesday, featuring "one-stroke calligraphy" by Buddhist Master Hsing Yun, founder of Taiwan's influential Fo Guang Shan Monastery.

"One-stroke calligraphy" means that every piece of calligraphy is done in one stroke.

Master Hsing Yun is also known for his calligraphic works, 36 of which are showcased during the exhibition, including works on the theme of peace, harmony, kindness and positive emotion, among others.

"Chan is the spirit of Chinese culture... Calligraphy is one of the four art forms of a Chinese scholar. The artworks of Master Hsing Yun are the combination of Chan and calligraphy," observed Yang Xiaolong, director of the Chinese Cultural Center in Malta.

He added that this exhibition can help audience "understand the spirit and charm of the Chinese culture."

Paul Bugejia, chief executive officer of Malta Med Air, told Xinhua he enjoys the exhibition. "Those sentences (on the calligraphic works) are short, but have many meanings," he said.

Master Hsing Yun was born in 1927 in east China's Jiangsu Province. For decades, he has devoted himself to promote Buddhist social welfare, education, culture and charity.

The exhibition was organized by the Chinese Cultural Center in Malta and lasts until November 29.

(Cover image: A file photo of Buddhist Master Hsing Yun. /VCG Photo)