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YiXiong Gu Legendary Zen Master of Art

YiXiong Gu Zen Master narrative

Chang Hui Upasika translation
Preface
Chinese philosophy is the highest tai chi;. Yin and yang theory It is used to illustrate the eternal laws of the universe Chinese philosophy of Zhou Yi (also known as I Ching, Classic of Changes, Book of Changes, Zhouyi) developed to the. highest stage during the Song Dynasty. Philosophy is representative of the Chinese Confucianism Master, Zhu Xi.
Zen is a Chinese Zen Buddhist Dharma, essential school. With Zen methods and practice a high degree of unity between man and nature can be reached. By learning Zen you can eliminate troubles by using it to predict the reasonably foreseeable future. Ones conscious mind can go travel the Universe (humans do not understand about other worlds)
To accomplish Chinese Zen calligraphy and ink painting the artist must enter the Zen state by meditating first. The painting is an experience and expression of Zen and it's effect on people makes them appreciate the work, it makes people's mind clear, makes them feel good, simple, and even may give rise to self-reflection to rethink life skills approach and attitude.
I will use my life to pursue the art of Zen ideals, with my practice to bring you joy and pleasure. Let everyone experience the fun of the wonderful art of Zen. I aspire to move forward and influence the prosperity and development of Chinese Zen painting and provide for the opportunity for all countries to learn and appreciate this ancient art.
Amitabha!

         About YiXiong Gu

古艺雄Yi-Xiong Gu (other names, Andrew, Peng-Gu Yang) was born in 1971 in Binxian, China. He moved to Xi’an, China to study art at the age of 19. In 1993, he attend Xi’an United University . Gu YiXiong studied and majored in art, brush painting, sketch, watercolor, and oil painting, and at the same time he began to study Zhouyi in Taoism and Buddhist Zen. He graduated an Art Major from Xi’an United University . Currently, He is the President of World Zen Art Center, co-director of China Zen Art Academy.

In 2003 he went to Japan to take part in a culture exchange sponsored by the Japan China Cultural Association. While in Japan his art works were collected by Japanese friends and received good evaluations. Next, he went to Beijing People’ 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 YiXing’s paintings. In 2005 he won the Gold Medal at the China-America ,San Francisco ,Chinese Painting and Calligraphy International Contest. He then received several other awards in China. At the Beijing People’s Hall, he received the name of the “Traditional Culture Promoting Project of China Outstanding Award.“ from the Traditional Culture Promoting Project of China. In 2008, China Cultural Information Association and China Cultural United Publishing Company awarded him the name of “Master of the Time”.

Mr. Gu moved to the U.S. in 2009 to actualize his dream that of the development and prosperity of Zen Art and Chinese Ink painting to grow worldwide. He 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. 

Won awards and honors

Mr. YiXiong Gu went to Beijing People’ 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.” At the Beijing People’s Hall, he received the name of the “Ten Best Moral & Art Model“ from the Moral Model Meeting of China Organizing Committee. He also received from the Traditional Culture Promoting Project of China, the award of “Traditional Culture Promoting Project of China Outstanding Award.” In 2008, China Cultural Information Association and China Cultural United Publishing Company awarded him the name of “Master of the Time”.

Chinese Academy of Science International Academic Exchange Center hosted awarded.


Mr. YiXiong Gu ink painting into the series < Chinese calligrapher and painter of contemporary works fine album>, edited by the China National Painting Academy.



Appreciate the works

Zen painting self-portraits


Pursuit of Zen, Art History
YiXiong Gu Legendary Zen Master of Art
YiXiong Gu Zen Master narrative
Chang Hui Upasika translation

YiXiong Gu 2005
Preface
Chinese philosophy is the highest tai chi;. Yin and yang theory It is used to illustrate the eternal laws of the universe Chinese philosophy of Zhou Yi (also known as I Ching, Classic of Changes, Book of Changes, Zhouyi) developed to the. highest stage during the Song Dynasty. Philosophy is representative of the Chinese Confucianism Master, Zhu Xi.
Zen is a Chinese Zen Buddhist Dharma, essential school. With Zen methods and practice a high degree of unity between man and nature can be reached. By learning Zen you can eliminate troubles by using it to predict the reasonably foreseeable future. Ones conscious mind can go travel the Universe (humans do not understand about other worlds)
To accomplish Chinese Zen calligraphy and ink painting the artist must enter the Zen state by meditating first. The painting is an experience and expression of Zen and it's effect on people makes them appreciate the work, it makes people's mind clear, makes them feel good, simple, and even may give rise to self-reflection to rethink life skills approach and attitude.
I will use my life to pursue the art of Zen ideals, with my practice to bring you joy and pleasure. Let everyone experience the fun of the wonderful art of Zen. I aspire to move forward and influence the prosperity and development of Chinese Zen painting and provide for the opportunity for all countries to learn and appreciate this ancient art.
Amitabha!

Chapter 1-Xi'an pursuit of art

Mr. YiXiong Gu at two years old

This is Mr. Gu paintings of his childhood, living in China Shaanxi cave.

YiXiong Gu was born in 1971 to a poor peasant family in China. His Father worked as a fitter, his mother did not work at this time. The family had three children with Gu YiXiong being the middle child, between two sisters. Because the family was very poor, Mr. Gu began to sell lanterns his Mother , Father sisters and he made at the market when he was only eight years old. The lanterns wee made to celebrate the New Year. Even since childhood, Mr. Gu was very talented in the arts. YiXiong was responsible for decorating the lanterns by painting patterns and auspicious words . From 8 years old until his college gradation in 1995 , Mr. Gu painted and sold Chinese Lanterns during the annual New Year's holiday. Year after year he and his family must scatter around the market to see their lanterns. Mr. Gu usually sold lanterns after school, as well as cut firewood for cooking. His Mother worked part-time in the morning to sweep the road, Mr. Gu helped his Mother sweep the streets of Xing Ping, China. This photo was taken in 1992 New Year's Eve, Gu YiXIong's mother and grandmother in the production of lanterns. In his poor childhood, Mr Gu's dream was to grow up to be an artist.
It was at age 11 that Mr. Gu found an art teacher at school , he began to study drawing and painting skills. At 19 years old, he began the study Chinese philosophy. Since he possessed a natural instinct and was his hobby his perceptive was naturally strong. He had no teacher, learning was self-study. He quickly learned the ancient Chinese divination, researched Zen Buddhism and began to practice meditation . He became a devout Buddhist . At that time the family was poor , his mother gave him a little pocket money when he helped her everyday, she gave him a little reward money as an incentive. Mr. Gu loved reading and would safe his money to buy books.

YiXiong Gu Xi'an Union University in 1994

This image is Mr. Gu and his college classmate graduation.
Mr. Gu was admitted to China's famous mural department Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts of in 1992, however he could not attend because his family did not have the money for tuition. After a year of hard work, his family accumulated tuition and he studied fine arts at Xi'an Union University in 1993. While tuition was more affordable at Xi'an Union University the tuition was till a strain on the family economy. 

Even though Mr. Gu grew up in a difficult environment he did not abandon his dream. Graduating in 1995, he received first prize of the province on art competitions. His meditation practice and ability of divination to predict has been recognized and praised by students and teachers. Finally, his teachers specially entertained Mr. Gu, celebrating his graduation. In 1998 Mr. Gu was specifically invited to go back to school to participate in the celebration. In the 25th anniversary meeting of the University.

1995 Xi'an United University graduation

YiXiong Gu 1999 teaches art in Xi'an
YiXiong Gu graduated from college, started a career as an art teacher for four years at Xi'an Sang Rui private boarding school teaching elementary, middle and high school and Xi'an Institute of East -Asia Pacific Vocational and Technical College . In 2000 he left Xi'an, moved to Shenzhen Special Economic Zone (SEZ) where he started his painting career, founded a Chinese Zen ink painting studio and continued to expand his research on Chinese Zen ink painting.

YiXiong Gu visited China Hukou Waterfall in 2001
In 2001 YiXiong Gu was invited to the the Chinese Painting Exhibition opening ceremony where he received the honor of honorary director of the Chinese Art Academy in Yan'an city, China and was presented with the highest honor of a Gold Medal.
Chapter 2-Shenzhen Venture

YiXiong Gu master 2002
Chinese city of Shenzhen is a pilot reform of government functions. It's across from Hong Kong. Shenzhen, close to the social systems of Western countries system. So Mr. Gu options here entrepreneurship. After two years of operation of the gallery, he realized that the business model to change the gallery to play to their strengths and preferences. He married in 2002 and have a son, he bent ink research and practice Zen Buddhism in China. This year he deep understanding of enlightenment. And wrote the enlightened words:
I am the son of the Yellow River,
Yellow nurture my soul,
It taught me to go beyond the self,
I reach the highest artistic life situation;
I suddenly enlightened,
I look back I thought,
Half the time of my life has been like smoke drifting away.
I now see is colorful Buddha, bright and splendid!
Like fairyland,
Charmed carefree! Fantastic.
- July 22, 2002

Gu master Zen calligraphy ( Jue Wu ) consciousness

Mr. Gu master 2002 in Shenzhen gallery
Mr. YiXiong Gu master starting in 2002 with the beard so far.
In Chinese culture, grow his beard to show their ambition is.

Mr. Gu and his son in 2003 in Shenzhen, the gallery entrance

YiXiong Gu master in 2004 in Shenzhen, China

2005 Winter, YiXiong Gu master painting in Shenzhen, China.

In 2005, Gu Masters won the second prize at the Shenzhen Municipal Government held (Peng city autumn) in the exhibition. And hosted by the propaganda department of the local government, this picture is showing his paintings Gu master invited to New Year banquet.

This photo was taken Gu Masters in 2007. At that time he returned to Xi'an, Xi'an in front of Great Mercy Temple pictures. Gumaster during the 1998 Spring Festival in Xi'an Jionji converted to Buddhism. At that time he was teaching in Xi'an. One morning had a wonderful dream, dreamed that he came back from the distant universe. When the conscious mind into the mindwhen he woke up. He felt an extraordinary power to guide him to convert to Buddhism. He also wrote a diary describes this feeling.

In 2006, Mr. YiXiong Gu and China famous painter Mr. Zhao ZhenChuan in Shenzhen. 

In 2008, Mr. YiXiong Gu and Hong Kong artist DongMing Zhu photo.

In 2008, Mr. YiXiong Gu and Chairman of Shenzhen City Artists Association Luo WenGuan paint.
Chapter 3-Japan Exchange
In 2002, the Chinese People's Liberation Army to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the art exhibition, Mr. Gu 's works received awards for excellence . He became a member of the Institute of Chinese calligraphy . September 2003 , he was chairman of the Japan and China Cultural Exchange Association 's invitation to visit Japan , and artistic exchanges . His works held in Nagoya, Japan , " Japan-China cultural exchange exhibition" Japanese painter to get praise . Japanese painter evaluate his painting style with the times . This is a photo exchange in Japan when .This is the first time abroad Gu Masters . When he traveled abroad this broad perspective . Japan is surrounded by ocean location . So fresh air, lots of trees , very little dust . Plus Japan, temples and houses have Chinese Tang Dynasty style architecture. Zen was popular in Japan . Zen penetrated into all aspects of Japanese life. Master of Gu thought so great touch . In painting after his return to China in . Friends of Shenzhen painting Mr. RongBin Deng commented that , he returned to China after the painting style changed. He developed a unique style of painting.At this time, Gu master is already dull life. He does not seek to enjoy the luxury of material life. His bread and water . In addition to his usual Zen painting and research ; him only with his two friends and from Shenzhen paintings . He began to enter the Zen art of living .

YiXiong Gu in 2003 in Japan.
Chinese Ambassador to Japan, former cultural attache Mo Xue Geng.

Guyixiong in 2003 in Japan.
Japan and China Cultural Exchange Association 上山卓司

Guyixiong in 2003 in Japan.
Japanese monk photo

Guyixiong in 2003 in Japan.

YiXiong Gu master painter and Japanese photo exhibition in Nagoya

2004 Selected works Zhao Jun Seventh Art Festival in Inner Mongolia. He won a gold medal honors. This is themaster traveled grasslands of Inner Mongolia Gu,
He rode on the prairie.
Chapter 4-Hong Kong cooperation

YiXiong Gu traveled to the village in 2005 in Hong Kong. Artistic pursuit.

Chapter 5-Awards and honors in Beijing
Mr. YiXiong Gu 2008 award in Beijing


Chinese Academy of Sciences awarded He also received from the Traditional Culture Promoting Project of China the award of "Traditional Culture Promoting Project of China Outstanding Award."

And China Cultural Information Association and China Cultural United Publishing Company awarded him the name of "Master of the Time", in 2008.

At the Beijing People’s Hall
Chapter 6-Taiwan visit





Chapter 7-United States to teach

In 2009 guyixiong first day arrived in New York.


















YiXiong Gu Zen master Zen painting show in Multinational Cultural Festival of New York
At 12:00 on August 30 2014, the annual Multinational Cultural Festival by Asian-American Cultural Circle of Unity organized of New York, in Suffolk Y. Jewish Community Center .74 Hauppauge Road grand opening. There are more than a dozen artists from China and other countries in the exchange of 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 that each country's national dance performances.
YiXiong Gu Zen masters conversion diary

Today is April 22, the day of my conversion Miao Feng Abbot disciple day. I went out early in the morning, the weather was somewhat cold. I saw the usually busy streets of Flushing, when Hou is very few people. I was very happy. I think of sleep last night, I set the alarm time is 7:00 to get up. I think tomorrow can not be late. I naturally result in a 6:55 wake up! Haha. This idea of ​​the strength and the Buddha blessing really wonderful ah! It appears my daily meditation practice played a role. Really Miaozai the extreme. Foguangpuzhao!
I remember 15 years ago in the winter, when I was in Xi'an, when a high school art teacher. That day snow goose feather floating in the sky. That moment I opened my eyes in the morning, I feel like I came back from the vast expanse of the universe. Everything emptiness. I was feeling a bit scared. How do I feel this way? Like there is a force pulling me, I'm going to conversion to Buddhism. I put on my coat straight to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an walked. Only a sky full of snow wrapped around me. But my heart is not cold. I went to Xi'an Dacien Temple, it was the royal temple. It has the air of Chinese Tang Dynasty imperial, majestic solemnity. Temple no tourists, only snow and fog. I saw a monk is cleaning up snow on the ground. I drove up to salute, said: "Master, I want to conversion". Master asked me, where are you from? I say come from Xingping. Master said: "Oh, you come with me." I went into the temple master. This is my first conversion to Buddhism. Master's mercy brought me into the Buddhism. In later days, because I for painting and livelihoods; I left home. I go farther and farther, finally, I actually came to this land of America. The Buddhist community here is very small.
Today, I am fortunate conversion Miaofeng Abbot's disciple, Dharma. This is my blessing. When Miao Feng Abbot preaching in the temple, said: highest wisdom is on earth. highest wisdom is to reach nirvana. Master firm and Atsushi eyes; when he spoke heavy staccato. Again and again awakened and penetrate me, so I am more determined highest wisdom of understanding and piety. Miao Feng was a wise elder, was a mentor, is a Dade monk. He speaks highest wisdom and compassion is the key to repair the Goddess of Mercy. His strong-willed, I was the master of the highest wisdom touched! I have painted two master image. A given master. One hanging in my studio. Whenever Hou my painting, I looked up and saw the master image, that compassionate smile. My heart rejoiced. I draw inspiration comes. Amitabha! This is the Buddha and the Master in to help me; They help me.
Life really need to dig themselves develop their own brains, which went beyond the material world. Otherwise, life is living in vain. It was only the eye can see "real image" confused, unable to extricate themselves. A little sentiment people will find the answers in religious beliefs and practice. You see the ancient wise man is not so?
I kept thinking has come Ci Hang temple door. I entered, I saw Master and lay them in an atmosphere of joy. Buddha lamps light, Buddha leisurely. In solemn conversion ceremony, my soul again baptism. I have to remember this moment. I specifically brought a camera. A photograph is our Fu Zi Generation apprentice and master photo. A photograph is a photo of my master. And I like painting master. Haha, really wonderful ah! Amitabha! If so, would like to share with their peers the following figure.
YiXiong Gu record on the New York studio.