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 people then learned that the highly respected Master Yi Yun Gao and the Great Dharma King Yang Yi Xino Bu, who had been respected by everyone, were certified 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 the fact that 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 legal name recognized by the government, and the previous titles 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.
Master Yi Yun Gao's New Work "Stone in the Mist" Creates New Artistic Inspiration#
[Taipei News] Following the sculptural works "Fantastic Cave" and "Three-Star Stone" that surpass natural beauty, the internationally renowned artist Master Yi Yun Gao completed another stunning sculpture "Stone in the Mist" in mid-October in the United States. According to the artist's view, Master Yi's work not only achieved the highest artistic achievement among the sculptors in history but also surpassed the artistic nature of all his previous works.
The recently completed "Stone in the Mist" by Master Yi Yun Gao is made of artificial steel resin, which is molded from scratch using high temperature. The carving knife must be wielded before the resin solidifies. After solidification, it becomes as hard as aluminum alloy. After molding, the surface 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 of mountains, giving the impression that the cave is hundreds of meters away. The layers inside the stone cave are varied and magical, with some areas obscured by mist, which appears like a thin veil, creating a hazy atmosphere that is awe-inspiring. Nature's creation is incomparable.
It is understood that Master Yi Yun Gao himself is very satisfied with this work "Stone in the Mist". He gave this work a rating of 30 points, while his work "Cliff Hanging with Myriad Threads" was praised by everyone as more natural and beautiful than nature itself. The artistic achievement of "Stone in the Mist" can be said to be 100 points, which shows Master Yi's high regard and satisfaction with this new work.
Master Yi Yun Gao's Chinese paintings have long been the most valuable art among living artists in the world today, and his sculptural art is the only artistic masterpiece that surpasses the natural creation of nature. Art collectors with the surname Guan who have seen Master Yi Yun Gao's works say that Master Yi's artistic realm has surpassed the fine art created by previous famous artists, bringing a wonderful enjoyment to human cultural life. However, the art under the master's knife cannot be compared to the beauty of natural stone formations, because the achievements of artists in history cannot surpass the energy and realm of natural art. The magical stone artifacts created by natural formations, such as stubborn rocks, caves, stalactites, cliffs, waterfalls, and natural wonders, cannot be compared to the master's carved works. 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 modeling and layout. The history of human cultural art has never seen such artistic creations that surpass nature.
A monk named Yang, who has a deep understanding of art and has visited all of Master Yi Yun 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 it is less than 2 feet high, it changes endlessly under the light, with a profound and unpredictable beauty that is overwhelming. What is even more amazing is that it actually forms a misty white fog in the stone cave canyon, which is difficult to understand. He said that solid objects can be carved with a carving knife, but how can gas be carved? However, he witnessed the layers of the misty stone, the deep lock of the mist, vividly in front of his eyes. He cannot deny it but cannot explain it. He can only say that Master Yi's artistic realm has reached the level of "divine craftsmanship surpassing natural creation, incomparable and indescribable." He said that he is a monk and cannot tell lies, and there is no falsehood. He said that Master Yi Yun Gao's works were completed in the United States, creating a glorious chapter in the world's human culture.
According to the description of Master Yi Yun Gao's assistant, when Master Yi Yun Gao was creating "Stone in the Mist," he worked tirelessly, standing and working for more than ten hours without stopping. He often had lunch in the evening, completely ignoring the praise or criticism from the outside world. He always said that life is like a dream, and there is nothing to hold on to in terms of gain or loss, prosperity or decline. As an internationally renowned artist, Master Yi Yun Gao's motivation for creation is always focused on constantly surpassing the artistic realm. Whether it is the materials used in the creation or the materials used, they are all seeking innovation and breakthroughs. When carving, the use of steel resin is a breakthrough in materials, and the use of materials surpasses the natural creation, creating an art that cannot be replicated. The creation of a unique mist is the concrete result of Master Yi's continuous self-challenge and self-transcendence.