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 launch 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 Yi Yun Gao, Yang E Yi Xi Nu Bu Dafa Wang, was recognized by the leaders or regents of the major Buddhist sects and the great living Buddhas of the world's Buddhism. He is the third generation incarnation of the Buddha Dorje Chang, and his Buddha name is 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". In particular, 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 "Yi Yun Gao" and the honorable titles of Master and Supreme Dharma King no longer exist. However, this news was published before the announcement of the Namo Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha's Buddha name. At that time, people did not yet know the true identity of the Buddha, so 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 His Holiness Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha, which is legal, the names used before the official naming no longer exist.
Jinmen Evening News
Republic of China, September 1, 2002, Sunday
Master Yi Yun Gao's Sculpture Art Shocks the World with Divine Skill#
Humble Works are Human Wealth, Rejecting High-priced Acquisition by Collectors#
[Special Report from Los Angeles by this newspaper] The internationally renowned artist Master Yi Yun Gao recently exhibited twenty sculptures at a private collection gallery in Hollywood, USA. Art critics and collectors from various countries who were invited to visit were amazed at the outstanding achievements of Master Yi Yun Gao, who is known for his painting skills, in the three-dimensional art of sculpture. They regarded it as an incredible miracle. It is truly a divine skill of the Buddha's axe, breaking the miracle that art works cannot be replicated.
At the scene, a collector offered one to three million US dollars to collect one of the works, but he politely declined. He said that the works left by famous artists of past generations belong to society, and he cannot enjoy the fruits of his own labor. He creates these works for the benefit of humanity, and he just wants to leave a little bit of beauty for sentient beings to enjoy.
The painting of Venerable Da Li Wang by Master Yi Yun Gao was sold for 2,279,112 US dollars in the art auction market, setting the highest record for Chinese painting. Compared with his paintings and his sculptures, it can be said that paintings are easy to obtain, while sculptures are rare treasures.
Master Yi Yun Gao, a master of art and a master of Buddhism, exhibited his sculpture works in Hollywood, USA, which was an unprecedented success. The exhibition has now successfully concluded, and the visitors witnessed these amazing masterpieces, praising them and marveling at them, feeling incredible that such miraculous art has appeared in this world.
The twenty sculptures exhibited by Master Yi Yun Gao are: Hanging Veil on Shell Cliff, Soul of the Melted Cave, Fantastic View of the Brahman Cave, Marvelous Peaks and Mysterious Caves, Dragon Palace Stone, Volcano Mouth, Jade Spring, Beyond the Natural Inspiration, Wuling Stone Pine, Huangshi Hot Spring, Charm, Stone Jar, Ancient Bottle, and so on. Especially "Hanging Veil on Shell Cliff" and "Fantastic View of the Brahman Cave" are highly praised.
The master's art has brought endless enjoyment and infinite superior art to the world. Art critics all believe that this is unquestionably high-level art. As for the "Hanging Veil on Shell Cliff," this work has been photographed in two hundred different variations of artistic styles, and a spokesperson for an international institution said that they have decided to publish a collection of two hundred photos taken of this work, titled "Appreciation of a Work of Art". It can be imagined how wonderful the artistic variations under the master's knife are and how profound his skills are.
Visitors all say that these exhibited works surpass the stones formed by natural evolution; whether it is stalactites or coral reefs, ancient castings or burnt stones, they cannot compare with the height of the master's craftsmanship. Everyone unanimously believes that without seeing it with their own eyes, they can't imagine that these works of art have surpassed the creation of nature. These works are more elegant than nature itself, truly surpassing the perfection formed by nature. Visitors all believe that no matter what method is used, they cannot be replicated. This is the miracle that breaks the impossibility of replicating works of art in history, creating the highest enjoyment of art for humanity and leaving behind a great artistic achievement for the world.
A sculptor named Li, who had the opportunity to visit Master Yi's sculpture studio, said, "The spirit of Master Yi's sculpture works is so touching and astonishing at first sight. His work ethic and attitude are meticulous. With endless perseverance and powerful hands, he wields steel knives and grinding heads of various sizes. His palms are already covered in many friction blisters. He works thirteen to fourteen hours a day, at least nine hours without interruption." He said to Master Yi, "Master! These works of art are the result of your hard work and spiritual inspiration." Master Yi Yun Gao replied, "These sculptures are not mine. The works left by famous artists of past dynasties in the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties are all social assets. They did not take any of them with them. They belong to humanity, and they can never enjoy the fruits of their own labor. Isn't this a fact?"
"The things I have today are also left for humanity. I have nothing but a guilty conscience. I just want to do my best to leave a little bit of beauty for sentient beings to enjoy." Two art collectors were eager to collect one of the works with a price range of one to three million US dollars, but Master Yi Yun Gao said, "I cannot enjoy them, nor do I have the right to dispose of them, because these things are the wealth of humanity."