Professor Zhimin Zhang, a well-known Chinese painter, and Mr. Yixiong Gu, President of the World Zen Art Center.
Rich and his wife visit Eleen Lin’s art studio
2015, artist Chang Qing Deng show works on Long Island, New York Festival.
Yi-Xiong Gu artists to demo Zen brush painting
2015 Asian American Culture and Art Festival
Legislator Leslie Kennedy and Suffolk Comptroller John M. KLennedy Jr. for joining us.
Master Yi-Yun studied at Ci Quan Temple in New York to conduct Dharma conferences.
From left: Gu, Yixiong, the President of the World Zen Art Center and head of the American Tianfo Temple. Guan, Zudong, Deputy Dean of New York Poetry, Calligraphy, Qinqi, and Painting and Calligraphy Academy.
Shang, Yixuan, President of the International Zen Buddhism Association. Chen Weiqu, Dean of the Chinese American Overseas Chinese Society.
釋一雲，俗名古一雄。國際禪林畫師，奇門預測導師。現任美國慈悲寺住持，世界禪藝術研究院院長。Master Yi-Yun, also known in secular life as Yi-Xiong Gu, is an internationally renowned Zen ink artist and master of Qimen Dunjia divination. He is also an instructor in Qimen Dunjia prediction. Currently, he serves as the abbot of the American Ci Bei Temple, a prominent figure in the Zen community, and the World Zen Art Center.
Abbot Miaofeng and Abbot Guangquan met at Lingyin Temple in China.
Master Yi-Yun presided over the ceremony at Ci Bei Temple.
Venerable Master Yi-Xiong (monk name is Yi-Seng )
釋一雲，俗名古一雄。國際禪林畫師，奇門預測導師。現任美國慈悲寺住持，世界禪藝術研究院院長。Master Yi-Yun, also known in secular life as Yi-Xiong Gu, is an internationally renowned Zen ink artist and master of Qimen Dunjia divination. He is also an instructor in Qimen Dunjia prediction. Currently, he serves as the abbot of the American Ci Bei Temple, a prominent figure in the Zen community, and the World Zen Art Center.
Visit Dr. Richard Erickson
釋一雲，俗名古一雄。國際禪林畫師，奇門預測導師。現任美國慈悲寺住持，世界禪藝術研究院院長。Master Yi-Yun, also known in secular life as Yi-Xiong Gu, is an internationally renowned Zen ink artist and master of Qimen Dunjia divination. He is also an instructor in Qimen Dunjia prediction. Currently, he serves as the abbot of the American Ci Bei Temple, a prominent figure in the Zen community, and the World Zen Art Center.
Description: This section offers comprehensive explanations of the Qi Men Dun Jia divination and prediction techniques, accompanied by practical examples and in-depth discussions. Through an understanding of the laws of nature, individuals can seek good fortune and avoid calamity, and explore the essence of the universe with reverence for heaven and earth.
The World Zen Art Center (WZAC-NY) is a respected non-profit institution dedicated to the research and promotion of Zen art. Founded in New York on December 15, 2012, and guided by Master Yi-Xiong Gu, the Center explores the essence of Zen Tao through meditation, Qimen Dunjia, calligraphy, and painting. Since 2025, WZAC-NY has operated as a branch of the American Ci Bei Temple, sharing a unified mission and financial structure. While the Center leads its own programs and initiatives, all donations are processed through the Temple’s secure account to ensure transparency and strategic oversight. Your support helps preserve the rich traditions of Zen art and Tao, ensuring these cultural treasures continue to inspire future generations. 🙏 To contribute, please make a secure donation via PayPal:
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