Buddhist scriptures often mention that writing and reciting sutras are means of acquiring incomparable merit. The Lotus Sutra of the True Law even goes so far as to say that the virtue one acquires by holding, writing, reading, and/or reciting sutras "is greater than if one makes offerings to Buddhist images". Not surprisingly, many Buddhist followers have reverently transcribed sutras over the ages. Each rendition of a sutra, however, is done in a different manner. In addition to sutras transcribed in regular script that are upright and straightforward, some calligraphers have developed unique variations, such as writing sutra text using "gnat's-head" small regular script in the decorative shape of a pagoda. In other examples, sutra text and images are combined into single compositions that are a sheer marvel to behold for the spectator.