Explanation of the "Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha" Buddha Name#
On April 3, 2008, the book "The Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha" published by the Global Buddhist Publishing House and the World Dharma Sound Publishing House held a solemn and grand launching ceremony at the Library of Congress in the United States. The Library of Congress officially collected this book, and it was then that people learned that the highly respected Master Yiyun Gao, the Yange Yixi Nobu Dafa King, who has always been respected by everyone, was recognized by the leaders or regents of the major Buddhist sects in the world as the third incarnation of the Buddha Dorje Chang, with the Buddha name being the Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha. Since then, people have been calling him "Namo Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha". This is similar to before Shakyamuni Buddha became a Buddha, his name was Prince Siddhartha, but after Shakyamuni Buddha became a Buddha, he changed his name to "Namo Shakyamuni Buddha". Therefore, we now call him "Namo Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha". Especially on December 12, 2012, the United States Senate Resolution No. 614 officially named the Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha as His Holiness (H.H. Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha). Since then, the title of Namo Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha has been officially established. Moreover, the Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha is also the name recognized by the government. The previous names of "Yiyun Gao" and the honorable titles of Master and Dafa King no longer exist. However, this news was published before the announcement of the Buddha name of the Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha, and at that time people did not yet know the true identity of the Buddha. Therefore, in order to respect the truth of history, we still retain the names used before the official naming of the Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha in the news. But everyone should be clear that except for the name of H.H. Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha, which is legal, the names used before the official naming no longer exist.
Yiyun Gao's New Work "Stone in the Mist" Carves Out a Misty Atmosphere#
October 21, 2002 16:37
Los Angeles News
Following the extraordinary sculptural works such as "Fantastic Cave" and "Three-Star Stone" that surpass natural beauty, the internationally renowned artist Yiyun Gao completed another stunning sculpture "Stone in the Mist" in mid-October in the United States. According to the artist's view, this sculpture by Yiyun Gao not only represents the highest artistic achievement of any sculptor in history but also surpasses the artistic quality of all of Yiyun Gao's previous works.
The recently completed "Stone in the Mist" by Master Yiyun Gao is made from synthetic steel resin, which is molded from scratch using high temperatures. The carving must be done before the resin solidifies, and once the resin solidifies, it becomes as hard as aluminum alloy. After molding, the exterior appears as a beige pebble, about 2 feet high and 3 feet long, with no special features. However, when looking into the cave, there are layers upon layers, giving the impression that the cave is hundreds of meters away. The layers inside the stone cave are diverse and magical, with some areas obscured by mist, which appears like a thin veil, creating a misty and awe-inspiring atmosphere that surpasses the wonders of nature.
It is understood that Master Yiyun Gao himself is very satisfied with the work "Stone in the Mist". He rates this work as a perfect score of 100, surpassing even the natural beauty of his acclaimed work "Cliff Hanging with Myriad Threads". This demonstrates the high regard and satisfaction that Yiyun Gao himself has for this new work.
Yiyun Gao's Chinese paintings have long been the most valuable art by living artists in the world, and his sculptural artistry is the only one in the world that surpasses the realm of natural creation. Art collectors who have seen Yiyun Gao's works say that his artistic realm has surpassed the fine art created by previous masters, bringing a wonderful enjoyment to human cultural life. However, the art created by Yiyun Gao is beyond the reach of previous artists, as the achievements of artists in history cannot surpass the energy and realm of natural art. The wonders of nature, such as stubborn rocks, caves, stalactites, cliffs, waterfalls, and the magical stone artifacts created by natural formation, cannot be compared to the beauty of Yiyun Gao's sculptures. His works not only surpass the natural structure in terms of naturalness but also surpass the beauty of natural mountains and rocks in terms of form and layout. In the history of human cultural art, there has never been such an art creation that surpasses nature.
A monk named Yang, who has a deep understanding of art and has visited all of Yiyun Gao's sculptures, said that works such as "Cliff Hanging with Myriad Threads," "Fantastic Cave," and "Heavenly Arhat Cave" far surpass the natural formations. Especially the mysterious "Stone in the Mist," although less than 2 feet tall, changes endlessly under the light, with a profound and unpredictable beauty that is beyond description. He said that while craftsmanship can carve solid objects, how can it carve gases? However, he witnessed the layers and mist inside the "Stone in the Mist," with mist shrouding the towering structures, creating a vivid scene that cannot be denied but cannot be explained. He could only say that Yiyun Gao's artistic realm has reached the level of "divine craftsmanship surpassing natural creation, incomprehensible and indescribable." He said that as a monk, he cannot tell lies and speaks only the truth. He said that Yiyun Gao's sculptures were completed in the United States and have created a glorious chapter in the world's human culture.
According to Yiyun Gao's assistant, Yiyun Gao worked tirelessly on the creation of "Stone in the Mist," standing and working continuously for more than ten hours at a time, often not having lunch until the evening, completely unconcerned about external praise or criticism. He always says that life is like a dream, and there is nothing worth worrying about in terms of gain or loss, prosperity or decline, and praise or criticism. As an internationally renowned artist who surpasses boundaries, Yiyun Gao's motivation for creation is always focused on constantly surpassing the realm of artistic achievement. Whether it is the materials used or the subject matter, every aspect of his creation seeks innovation and breakthroughs. In the process of carving, the use of steel resin is a breakthrough in materials, and the subject matter surpasses natural formations, creating an art that cannot be replicated. The unprecedented misty atmosphere carved out is the concrete result of Yiyun Gao's continuous self-challenge and self-transcendence.