YiXiong Gu Zen painting shows in the Multinational Cultural Festival

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YiXiong GU master Zen painting shows in the Multinational Cultural Festival of New York
The World Zen Art Center reported that Dr. Ching-tse Lee provided pictures.
At 12:00 on August 30 2014, the annual Multinational Cultural Festival fo Asian-American Cultural Circle of Unity organized of New York, in Suffolk Y. Jewish Community Center .74 Hauppauge Road grand openings. There are more than a dozen artists from China and other countries in the exchange of the Long Island show, showing each country’s national culture and art and traditional crafts. Multicultural Festival, afternoon artist exhibitions and crafts fairs in various countries. 17:00 After tthat, each country’s national dance performances.

Artists participating in this year’s exhibition of Chinese culture are: Ms. Sally Feng, she is a professional painter. She now served as Asia Art Association’s New York Chapter President. Her painting style into something cultural and artistic elements, and actively participate in the exchange and the promotion of Chinese and Western art. Andrew YiXiong Gu, he graduated from Xi’an University of Arts and Science Department of Art, he likes to study philosophy, religion and good Zen Ink. He is an art teacher New York Golden Eagle Institute, and President of the World Buddhist Art Center.

Ms. Altina Vergada, interior designer. She was previously president of the New York Long Island Painting and Calligraphy Association. She is passionate about Chinese ink painting, uninterrupted decades and created many outstanding works. 

Mr. Xinde Shen, calligrapher He has participated in domestic and international calligraphy exhibition; works appeared in the 2014 was South Korea Asia calligraphy art award “North American painting one hundred.". 

Mr. Tim Huang, calligrapher. He is vice president of the North American Association of calligraphy works incorporated into the “China’s elite talent ceremony." 

Ms. Karen Klein Wolf, she graduated from New York’s Queens College Art Department. She loves Chinese ink painting ,. She is a member of the New York Long Island Painting and Calligraphy Association. 

Ms. Gladys Stewart, she is a doctoral student of ecology. She fell in love with Chinese ink painting by chance. She is a member of the New York Long Island Painting and Calligraphy Association. 

Mr. Hu Xie, paper-cut artists.

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世界禪藝術研究院古藝雄畫師現場作畫:十現場一角

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About Gu, Yi-Xiong Zen Painting

Yixiong Gu artists to demo Zen brush painting

Venerable Master Yi-Yun, also known as Yi-Xiong Gu, was born in China in 1971. At the age of 19, he moved to Xi’an, China, to pursue his passion for art and enrolled at Xi’an United University in 1993, where he majored in various art forms, including brush painting, sketching, and watercolor. Concurrently, he delved into the study of Zhouyi in Taoism and Buddhist Zen.

Upon completing his studies, he graduated with an Art Major from Xi’an United University. With a profound interest in Zen Art and Chinese Ink painting, he went on to become the President of the World Zen Art Center, co-director of the China Zen Art Academy, and abbot of the American Tianfo Temple.

At the age of 27, Venerable Master Yi-Yun sought refuge in Xi’an’s Great Ci’en Temple, China, to deepen his spiritual journey. Later, at the age of 42, he continued his pursuit of spiritual knowledge by seeking refuge in New York’s Ci-Hang Monastery, where he diligently studied Buddhism under the guidance of Master Miao-Feng. It was at the age of 52 that he experienced a profound awakening, leading him to ordain at the American Tianfo Temple, receiving the monastic name Yi-Yun. Guided by the Chan tradition, his training encompassed both Chan meditation and the chanting of Pure Land, allowing him to delve into the profound depths of the Dharma. Through a sudden realization, he comprehended the inherent emptiness and the natural path of the Dharma, ultimately attaining liberation through the profound wisdom of Prajna.

In 2003, he participated in a cultural exchange sponsored by the Japan China Cultural Association in Japan. His artworks were warmly received, and many were collected by Japanese friends. Later, he went to Beijing People’s Hall to participate in the “China Soul-Celebration of the 56th Anniversary of the Establishment of People’s Republic of China, Calligraphy and Paintings of Celebrities National Celebration Benevolent of China.” China Art Weekly featured and introduced Gu YiXiong’s paintings. In 2005, he won the Gold Medal at the China-America, San Francisco, Chinese Painting and Calligraphy International Contest. His exceptional talent was further recognized with several other awards in China, including the prestigious “Traditional Culture Promoting Project of China Outstanding Award” at Beijing People’s Hall. In 2008, the China Cultural Information Association and China Cultural United Publishing Company honored him with the title of “Master of the Time.”

In 2005, he was appointed co-director of the China Zen Art Academy. Mr. Gu moved to the U.S. in 2009 to actualize his dream of promoting the development and prosperity of Zen Art and Chinese Zen Tao worldwide. In 2012, he became the president of the World Zen Art Center, and in 2022, he was appointed as the abbot of the American Tianfo Temple. His expertise lies in Chinese ink landscape, Zen paintings, and Qimen Dunjia divination. Master Yi-Yun’s sermons are followed by devout Buddhists in New York and gave them great spiritual help. His ambition and life goal are to establish international Zen Tao Art development to ensure Zen Tao Art’s prosperity and appreciation for generations to come.

Here is a verse composed by Venerable Master Yi-Yun:
“In the ever-changing realm of existence, humans ride the waves of joy and sorrow, yet only when the Buddha’s essence remains forever within, can one attain serenity, radiance, and true liberation. Through the path of Zen and Tao, profound insights unfold, revealing the universal order and the boundless emptiness within. With the wisdom of Prajna, one transcends, achieving Buddhahood and ultimate release.”

This is a four Chinese text. (Amituofo) Amitabha meaning. Work in the middle of “Buddha” wrote like a monk in meditation.
This is a four Chinese text. (Amituofo) Amitabha meaning. Work in the middle of “Buddha” wrote like a monk in meditation.
This is a four Chinese text. Bristling followed Zen, Tao, together, one. Zen and Tao research goal is to expound the same meaning. Namely, that people get to know and analyze, regular laws of nature and the universe. It is a way that people understand themselves and the universe.
This is a four Chinese text. Bristling followed Zen, Tao, together, one. Zen and Tao research goal is to expound the same meaning. Namely, that people get to know and analyze, regular laws of nature and the universe. It is a way that people understand themselves and the universe.
This is a four Chinese text. (Amituofo) Amitabha meaning. Work in the middle of "Buddha" wrote like a monk in meditation.
This is a four Chinese text. (Amituofo)
Amitabha meaning.
Work in the middle of “Buddha" wrote like a monk in meditation.
Yi-Xiong Gu ink painting "taoist priest"
Yi-Xiong Gu ink painting “taoist priest"
Yi-Xiong Gu ink painting "taoist priest"
Yi-Xiong Gu ink painting “taoist priest"
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Mr. (Andrew) Yi-Xiong GU, the President of World Zen Art Center, co-director of the China Zen Art Academy. Mr. GU specializes in Chinese ink landscape and Zen paintings. His ambition and life goal is to establish an international Zen Art development to ensure Zen Art's prosperity and appreciation for generations to come.