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 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 referred to him as "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). 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 Master and Great Dharma King have ceased to exist. However, this news was published before the announcement of the Buddha name of the Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha, 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 name 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 previous name no longer exists.
World Forum News
Republic of China, November 28, 2000, Tuesday, 9th Edition, Local News
The Mighty King Venerable's Infinite Power Shocks the World Art Scene with Astonishing Auction Price#
In the autumn auction of Zhen Cang International Art Company, a ink painting named "The Mighty King Venerable" became the highlight of the entire auction. This ink painting, which combines meticulous brushwork and freehand style, started at a price of 15 million New Taiwan dollars. The price continued to soar during the enthusiastic bidding process on the scene, and finally reached a staggering price of 72 million New Taiwan dollars, which is 467 US dollars per square inch, and was acquired by Mr. Nailer, a British collector of paintings and calligraphy, creating the highest transaction record for a living artist in the history of auctions.
The author of this painting is Master Yi Yun Gao, who caused a sensation in the world art scene with the painting "Mighty Shock" in May of this year. His painting and calligraphy art, whether in terms of elegant style, comprehensive categories, diverse types, or infinite techniques, has reached an unprecedented height. The techniques, styles, and subjects of the masters of past generations tend to be single-minded. Those who are good at landscape painting are less skilled in flower and bird painting, and those who are skilled in flower and bird painting are less skilled in figure painting, and so on. However, Master Yun Gao's Chinese painting art is versatile in terms of subject matter, whether it is landscape, flower and bird, animals, fish and insects, or figures...; in terms of techniques, whether it is meticulous brushwork, freehand style, or splashing ink..., he is proficient in all of them, and every one of them is a combination of traditional skills and innovation. This painting "The Mighty King Venerable" is a fine masterpiece that combines meticulous brushwork and freehand style. The delicate lines outline the powerful muscles of the Mighty King Venerable, with clear veins and blood vessels throughout his body. He is wearing a thin gauze that is as thin as a cicada's wings. His meticulous brushwork technique is breathtaking. The freehand part of the painting fully demonstrates the master's realization of the true nature and the unity of the inner world and the natural universe in the practice of art, reaching the state of a saint, achieving the unity of the inner world and the natural universe, embracing the world in his heart, and encompassing all phenomena in his brush. It is moist and wonderful, with a natural charm, a high level of art, and a transcendent state. The painting is accompanied by a certification with the seal of the World Buddhist Association, a handwritten inscription by Master Yi Yun Gao, and a hand-printed gold seal fingerprint guarantee.
In the text of the catalog published by Zhen Cang International Art Company this time, Master Yi Yun Gao's astonishing achievements in various aspects are introduced in detail. Only by looking at it can one truly appreciate the greatness of his paintings, and realize that the value contained in this painting cannot be represented by mere money, nor can it be compared with the works of other calligraphers and painters!
Such is the Mighty King
Master Yi Yun Gao, who combines the titles of Buddhist master, art master, philosophy master, scientist, singer, writer, and ethical moralist, caused a sensation in the world art scene again with his painting "The Mighty King Venerable", which was sold for 72 million New Taiwan dollars by British art dealer Mr. Nailer in the auction bidding arena, once again creating a huge wave and breaking the record for the highest transaction price by a living artist in the history of auctions. Who exactly is Master Yi Yun Gao, and what kind of artistic realm does he possess that can create such a shock in the world?
In 1993, 5,612 experts from 48 countries and regions around the world jointly recognized Master Yi Yun Gao as an "unprecedented master in the history of Chinese painting" and awarded him the honorary title of "Super International Master" at the level of heads of state; the Chinese government built a luxurious seven-hall "Master Yi Yun Gao Hall" for him; at the same time, world academic institutions awarded him the laurel crown of "Eastern Art Master", and he alone was able to receive honorary doctorates and professorships from 92 universities around the world; the California state government and the San Francisco city government jointly declared March 8, 2000 as "Master Yi Yun Gao Day"; in the 2000 century World Buddhist Conference, he was selected as a true Buddhist master of the Exoteric and Esoteric traditions by eminent monks and masters from 28 countries, with a nameless voting rate of 99.6 percent... From the numerous praises, we can easily glimpse the rich inner cultivation of Master Yi Yun Gao and his wisdom as a saint beyond ordinary people. Therefore, it is not surprising that his paintings can attract such a high price in the world. What is more important is that despite all this, the master remains unknown and reputationless, sitting alone in the deep mountains, accepting praise and slander with a smile and silence. He often says, "What can I count in the dust? I am nothing, everything is nurtured by the country and the people, it is the essence of world knowledge, everything belongs to the public, so I don't sell paintings and calligraphy, the things I give away, once they are sold, they are sold, once they are done, they are done."