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 launch 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, Yang E Yi Xi Nu Bu Dafa Wang, was recognized by the leaders or regents of the major Buddhist sects and the living Buddhas of the world's Buddhist sects. The third generation of Dorje Chang Buddha, the Buddha name is 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 legally recognized name by the government. The previous names "Yi Yun Gao" and the honorable titles of Master and Supreme Dharma King no longer exist. However, this news was published before the announcement of the Buddha name of the Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha, and at that time people did not yet know the true identity of the Buddha. Therefore, in order to respect the truth of history, we still retain the names 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, the previous names no longer exist.
Master Yi Yun Gao advocates disaster relief, and 10 Taiwanese Buddhist organizations respond by donating to help the Southern U.S. hurricane disaster#
2005/09/22 19:50
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In order to provide timely assistance to the people affected by Hurricane Katrina, under the advocacy of Master Yi Yun Gao, the honorary chairman of the United International World Buddhist Headquarters and a world-renowned artist, the United International World Buddhist Headquarters initiated the establishment of a joint relief committee at its Southern California branch. Initially, 39 organizations responded and joined, including 10 Buddhist institutions from Taiwan, and more organizations are joining one after another.
Master Yi Yun Gao said, "Hurricane Katrina destroyed houses, flooded cities, and left hundreds of thousands of people homeless. Although the federal and state governments in the United States have made great efforts and worked to rescue them, the scope of the disaster is too wide and the number of affected people is too large. We cannot rely solely on the government. We ourselves should take the responsibility to help them. At this critical moment, the suffering of the disaster area is our suffering. We must respond to the urgent needs of the victims and provide all possible assistance to them in a timely manner. We should not only donate our own resources, but also mobilize all forces and call on all kind-hearted people to join us in relieving the suffering of the affected people and help them rebuild their homes as soon as possible." After speaking, Master Yi Yun Gao donated 4.95 million original shares (worth 1.2 million US dollars) from his company, a high-end art frame company, to the Joint Relief Committee on the spot.
Mrs. Wang Yuhua, the wife of Master Yi Yun Gao, also said, "The people in the disaster area are in the midst of the disaster and urgently need assistance. We must do our best to donate to the disaster area."
Venerable Long Hui, the abbot of Huazang Temple in San Francisco, said to the public, "I want to say a few words here because I know the whole family of Master Yi Yun Gao very well. As the executive director of the Joint Relief Committee and the abbot of the temple, I must speak the truth from my heart. In fact, the whole family of Master Yi Yun Gao is engaged in art. They make a living by selling their artistic creations. But they have been helping many people for many years, including those inside and outside the temple. I personally know a lot about it. As a result, the family of Master Yi Yun Gao is now facing financial difficulties and pressure in their family life. However, for the people in the disaster area, the whole family of Master Yi Yun Gao still makes contributions without hesitation."
After Master Yi Yun Gao gave a speech on how to help the disaster, groups and individuals from all over the world responded one after another. Currently, the first batch of organizations to join the committee includes 39 groups from around the world, and more are still joining.
The Joint Relief Committee is a permanent charitable relief organization established in the United States. It operates in accordance with U.S. law and accepts legal charitable donations from organizations and individuals around the world to provide support to places and individuals in need of assistance and relief due to natural disasters.
Currently, hundreds of thousands of homeless Americans are in urgent need of assistance, so all the funds raised by the Joint Relief Committee will be transferred to the disaster area through the relief foundations of former President George H. W. Bush and former President Bill Clinton.
The Joint Relief Committee welcomes all enthusiastic individuals and organizations to join as members, launch donations, and as the committee develops, register branches around the world. The hotline of the Joint Relief Committee is: (626)588-2579, fax: (626)588-2290.
Account name for remittance: U.I.W.B.A.H. Disaster Relief Fund, account number: 02262-42586, bank name: Bank of America. Please make donation checks payable to U.I.W.B.A.H. Disaster Relief Fund and mail them to 660 Monterey Pass Rd. #100, Monterey Park, CA 91754. This organization is a non-profit organization, and donations can be tax-deductible. Please provide your full name and address for receipt processing.
The first batch of organizations that joined the Joint Relief Committee are as follows:
United International World Buddhist Headquarters, United States Yi Yun Gao International Cultural Foundation, Huazang Temple in San Francisco, United States St. Grace Cathedral, United States Bodhi Monastery, United States Pure Awareness Society, United States World Buddhist Awakening Bodhi Association, United States Esoteric Buddhism Association, United States San Francisco Fuhui Temple, United States Vajra Bodhi Association, United States United International Buddhist Studies Association, United States New York Bodhi Foundation, World Dharma Sound Publishing House, International Dharma Image Corporation, United States RITZ Foundation, Washington DC Ganlu Monastery, North Carolina Ganlu Monastery, New York Orthodox Center, New York Yao Qingzhang Foundation, New York Zhengfa Monastery, United States Original International Development Co., Ltd., United States Litetrek International, United States BOLLA, United States B&R Beauty Corporation, United States T.Z.Case International Corporation, Thailand Bodhi Path Foundation, Thailand Bodhi Path Association, Thailand Yun Ci Zhenjue Foundation, Taiwan Zhonghua Buddhist Yun Ci Zhenfa Association, Taiwan Zhongguo Ximi Buddhist Yun Ci Zhenjue Association, Taiwan Zhonghua Ximi Buddhist Zhengxin Association, Taiwan Juehai Monastery, Taiwan Haijue Association, Taiwan Fajue Association, Taiwan Zhuyun Temple, Taiwan Xiuyuan Zen Temple, Taiwan Lianfeng Temple, Taiwan Shengfa Charity Association, as well as groups from Canada, Japan, Malaysia, and individuals participating in the committee, are not listed here one by one.