Estimated Date: Modern Period, dated to a Bingchen year. A large cursive calligraphy of the Heart Sutra (Xin Jing), executed by a Buddhist monk and presented as a framed hanging scroll.Attribution: Executed in expressive large cursive script (caoshu) on paper, this work transcribes the complete text of the Heart Sutra (Prajñ?p?ramit? H?daya S?tra), one of the most revered scriptures in Mah?y?na Buddhism. The inscription is dated to a Bingchen year and signed "Caoxi Houxue" (?????, "A Later Disciple of Caoxi"), a devotional style of signature referencing the lineage of the Sixth Patriarch, Huineng, rather than a personal name. Three seals, including name and leisure seals, accompany the inscription. The vigorous, continuous brushwork and fluid composition embody the spontaneous, meditative spirit associated with Zen (Chan) Buddhist calligraphy, emphasizing both spiritual expression and technical mastery.Market Reference: Comparable modern Buddhist calligraphic works featuring the Heart Sutra by monastic calligraphers have achieved market prices in the range of RMB 4,600–8,800, while similar examples in international Asian art sales have generally been valued at approximately USD 650–1,240, depending upon the calligrapher, artistic quality, provenance, and presentation.

Condition: The work is preserved in its original solid wood frame with a neatly mounted silk backing. The paper is in very good condition, displaying only one minute wormhole. The ink remains rich and deeply saturated without feathering or fading, and all seals are crisp, complete, and well preserved. Overall, the work presents exceptionally well with only minor age-related wear.