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 came to know that the highly respected Master Yi Yun Gao and the Great Dharma King Yang Yi Xino Bu, who had always been respected by everyone, were 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 was called "Namo Shakyamuni Buddha". Therefore, we now say "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). From then on, the title of Namo Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha was officially established. Moreover, the Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha is also the name recognized by the government. The previous names of "Yi Yun Gao" and the honorable titles of Master and Great Dharma 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.
Buddhist Sound Times No. 000135
November 30, 2000, Thursday, Religious News 5
Master Yi Yun Gao's Ink Painting Creates Astonishing High Price#
Master Yi Yun Gao's Ink Painting Masterpiece "The Mighty King" Purchased by British Collector Nailer for 72 million New Taiwan Dollars#
[Reporter Qiu Yuanzhi Taipei Report] On the 26th, Zhen Cang International Art Company held its autumn auction. Master Yi Yun Gao's ink painting masterpiece "The Mighty King" sold for an astonishing price of 72 million New Taiwan Dollars, and was acquired by British painting and calligraphy collector Nailer, setting a new record for the highest transaction by a living artist.
This exquisite masterpiece "The Mighty King" combines meticulous brushwork with freehand brushwork. The delicate lines outline the powerful muscles of the Mighty King, and the veins and blood vessels throughout his body are clearly visible. The eyes of the figure in the painting are bright and piercing, and no matter which direction you stand, the figure can see you. The figure is dressed in a purple gauze as thin as a cicada's wings, and the meticulous brushwork technique reaches its peak, making it breathtaking.
The freehand part of the masterpiece "The Mighty King" fully demonstrates the master's realization of the true nature in artistic practice, the integration with the natural universe, and the attainment of the state of a saint, achieving the unity of the inner world and the great nature, embracing the vast world in one's heart, and encompassing all phenomena in a single stroke. It is rich and wonderful, with a natural charm, a lofty state, and a transcendent and sacred realm. The accompanying world Buddhist association authentication seal, personally written by Master Yi Yun Gao and stamped with his golden seal fingerprint, guarantees the authenticity of the original work.
Master Yi Yun Gao's classic masterpiece "Shock" was auctioned by Zhen Cang in May this year for a staggering price of 2.12 million US dollars, causing a sensation in the world of art. His painting and calligraphy art, whether in terms of elegant style, comprehensive range of categories, diverse types, or infinite techniques, has reached an unprecedented height. The techniques and styles of famous artists throughout history tend to be single-minded. Those who are good at landscapes are less skilled in flowers and birds, and those who are skilled in flowers and birds are lacking in figures.
However, in his Chinese painting art, regardless of the subject matter, whether it is landscapes, flowers and birds, animals, fish and insects, or figures; regardless of the technique, whether it is meticulous brushwork, freehand brushwork, or splashed ink, he is versatile and proficient in all, and everything is based on real traditional skills and innovation.
Disciples of Master Yi Yun Gao pointed out that the master is a master of the five wisdoms, a perfect master of the five wisdoms, and one of the five wisdoms is the master of craftsmanship, which enables the master to achieve the pinnacle of artistic painting and calligraphy.
In May of this year, at the historic World Buddhist Conference, a total of 2,137 eminent monks and great virtuous ones from 28 countries, 416 Buddhist organizations, associations, and temples, voted anonymously, with a voting rate of 99.6%, and elected Master Yi Yun Gao as an authentic master of the Vajrayana Buddhism. In addition, in 1993, 5,612 experts from 48 countries and regions worldwide jointly recognized the master as an unprecedented master in the history of Chinese painting, awarding him the honorary title of a top-level international master; in addition, the mainland government built a luxurious seven-gallery Yiyun Gao Master's Hall for him, and world academic institutions awarded him the crown of Eastern Art Master, and 92 universities around the world awarded him honorary doctorates and professorships. The governments of US states and the city of San Francisco also declared March 8, 2000, as Master Yi Yun Gao Day.
From these numerous praises, it is not difficult to see the master's rich inner cultivation and the wisdom of a saint beyond ordinary people. Therefore, it is not surprising that his paintings can achieve such high prices. What is important is that the master said, "Everything belongs to the public, so I don't sell paintings and calligraphy. If the things I give away are sold, they are sold, and if they are sold, they are sold."