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Time morph: All the British monarchs from 1603 to QEIISee the faces of every British king and queen since 1603 morph into each other, as Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest-reigning monarch.
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Check out every month first Sunday free admission at The Asian Art Museum–Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture.
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The Curious Tale of Monk Ji Gong

The Curious Tale of Monk Ji Gong

August 20, 2013 https://iamasf.wordpress.com/2013/08/20/the-curious-tale-of-monk-ji-gong/

Monk Ji Gong – H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

One of the pieces in IAMA’s collection that I couldn’t help but to notice was H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III’s Ji Gong Huo Fo (Monk Jigong). In this painting depicts an old man in tattered clothes with a bottle almost to his lips. By those descriptors, it already sounds like depressing commentary on poverty, lack of elder care, and alcoholism. However, the person in the painting has a smile on his face, a twinkle in his eye, and a body in full swing of movement. He is elderly, but his rippling muscles shows no weakness. His interesting body position looks like he may be jumping, dancing, running, or walking in an exaggerated way. There is a story behind this painting that delves into Chinese history and mystical legend.

The figure in the painting is based on an extremely popular figure in Chinese culture. His character has been the hero in many stories, paintings, plays, movies, and television shows. He has been known as The Legendary Monk with a Magical Fan, Ji Gong Living  Buddha, The Mad Monk, The Drunk Monk, and plainly Crazy Ji. The man himself was born early in the Song Dynasty to wealthy parents who named him Li Xuiyuan.

Photo by Rich J Matheson

Before he was born, Ji Gong’s parents were told by a respected Feng Shui consultant that they physically couldn’t have any children. Distraught, they went on pilgrimage to various temples to pray for a child. In the hall of the 500 Arhats in a particular Buddhist temple, the statue of Mahakasyapa fell from the altar. People took the incident as that the spirit energy in the statue left. Shortly after, Ji Gong’s mother discovered that she was pregnant. Feeling that their prayers have been answered, the happy couple recalled the scene at the temple. If the spirit of Mahakasyapa left, they reasoned, perhaps the spirit relocated in the woman’s womb to be reincarnated!

When he was still young, Ji Gong found interest in reading Buddhist scripture. By the time he was 18, he decided to become a monk at Lingyin Temple. This temple today is home to a hall of murals depicting Ji Gong’s life story. Being from a wealthy family, Ji Gong could not seem to totally fall into Buddhist tradition by becoming vegetarian and giving up alcohol. By constantly breaking those rules for several years and by his overall eccentric behavior, the monks grew tired of scolding Ji Gong and kicked him out.

“The Travels of Ji Gong” Chinese television series

Ji Gong did not return home, nor did he find a new monastery to adopt him until much later on in life. From then on he kept his robes and wandered the streets. It did not take long for him to look as homeless as he had become. People assumed he was a beggar, yet it is said he never asked strangers for money. Apart from being quite eccentric, he always seemed joyful, lively, and compassionate. He talked and listened to beggars and poor families, prayed for them, and fanned them a bit before moving on. After those pleasant exchanges people reported that different kinds of good luck that came their way. The word spread and gave him a reputation of being magical. From that they began calling him Ji Gong Living  Buddha. 

Until the day he passed away on June 17th, 1207 at the Jing Ci monastery, Monk Ji Gong traveled from village to village helping people and promoting goodwill and compassion with his actions. His legend lives on as fantastic tales passed on and retold by artists, writers, musicians, and actors of a magical, drunken monk who always saved the day.

By Audrey Fleury

Sources: http://buddhasaviorlife.blogspot.com/p/heros-of-history-jigong-chinas-buddhist.html

http://sanaakosirickylee.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/ji-gong-an-eccentric-buddhist-monk-that-became-a-taoist-wealth-god/

http://thetaiwanphotographer.com/taiwan-god-ji-gong-%E6%BF%9F%E5%85%AC-the-drunk-monk/

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/m/hangzhou/e/2012-01/27/content_14500581.htm

http://liefintaiwan.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/ji-gong%E9%81%93%E6%BF%9F%E7%A6%AA%E5%B8%AB-%E6%BF%9F%E5%85%ACthe-drunk-monka-bit-more/

http://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/learn/article/read/item/spCxp5EyZws

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IAMA, painted by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

Rich J Matheson – http://thetaiwanphotographer.com/taiwan-god-ji-gong-%E6%BF%9F%E5%85%AC-the-drunk-monk/

“The Travels of Ji Gong” T.V. series – http://waynedhamma.blogspot.com/2008/11/temples-in-guangzhou-haizhuang-si.html

The art of Taiwanese artist at SF city hall

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the Westfield San Francisco Centre’s iconic dome

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Whimsical animal art brighten San Francisco Civic Center

Yi made a special sculpture just for San Francisco. It features a buffalo with an eagle of peace on top. The figures will be on display in front of City Hall until May 2.
As of 2012, 21.4% of the population in San Francisco was of Chinese descent, and at least 150,000 Chinese American residents. (quote from wiki)
The Chinatown centered on Grant Avenue and Stockton Street in San Francisco, California, (Chinese: 唐人街; pinyin: tángrénjiē; Jyutping: tong4 jan4 gaai1) is the oldest Chinatown in North America and the largest Chinese community outside Asia. (quote from wiki)

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Casa Milà better known as La Pedrera is a building designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and built during the years 1906–1912.

The oil painting “Beijing 2008” (also known as “Mahjong Playing Women”)

created by Canadian-Chinese artist Lui Liu became world famous after it was hotly debated over its interpretations. It has attracted more online hits than any other paintings, save Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”and Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”. At the beginning of this year, Liu took these iconic paintings and 30 other art works to Shanghai, starting yet another wave of “mahjong fever”. 

The World Behind the Art
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Beijing 2008 by the Toronto-based Chinese painter Liu Yi (刘溢)

was sold for 19.55 yuan (USD3.14 million, €2.42 million). The winning bid is considered within the normal range for works by artists of the same generation.

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