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 launching ceremony at the Library of Congress in the United States. The Library of Congress officially collected this book, and it was only then that people came to know that the highly respected Master Yi Yun Gao, Yang E Yi Xi Nu Bu Dafa Wang, had been recognized by the leaders or regents of the major Buddhist sects and the living Buddhas of the world's Buddhist sects as the third incarnation of the Buddha Dorje Chang, with the Buddha name being the Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha. Since then, people have been calling him "Namo Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha." This is similar to how before Shakyamuni Buddha became enlightened, his name was Prince Siddhartha, but after Shakyamuni Buddha became enlightened, he was called "Namo Shakyamuni Buddha." Therefore, we now call him "Namo Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha." In particular, 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). From then on, the title of Namo Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha was officially established. Moreover, the Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha is also the legal name recognized by the government, and the previous names of "Yi Yun Gao" and the honorable titles of Master and Great 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, which is legal, the names used before the official naming no longer exist.
Organization of American States: Master Yi Yun Gao has made significant contributions to human art#
August 6, 2003 15:45
Reporter Su Jingrong / Los Angeles Report
The Organization of American States, composed of 34 countries including the United States, Canada, and Mexico, officially notified the board members of the Yi Yun Gao International Culture Foundation on July 30, 2003, in English and translated into Chinese, expressing great admiration for the contributions made by Master Yi Yun Gao and sincere gratitude for the efforts of the foundation. The organization recognizes Master Yi Yun Gao as the Great Dharma King of Buddhism.
The original English text is as follows:
Honorable Board Members,
It is with great regard that I should address you in reference to your significant effort in bringing Master Wan Ko Yee’s Yun Sculpture exhibition to the OAS and honoring us with his presence at the opening of this event. We greatly appreciated having the opportunity to host a spiritual leader of outstanding achievements and accomplishments in authentic Buddhism and the arts.
We are honored to recognize Master Wan Ko Yee, Great Dharma King, and wish to extend our gratitude for bringing his work to the attention of the Organization of American States.
Please accept, Honorable Board Members, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.
Cesar Gaviria
Secretary General
Board of Directors
Master Yi Yungao International Culture Institute
707 West Valley Blvd, Suite 22
Alhambra, CA 91803
Translation:
Organization of American States
Washington, D.C.
July 30, 2003
Yi Yun Gao International Culture Foundation
707 West Valley Blvd., Suite 22
Alhambra, CA 91803
Honorable Board Members:
I should respectfully address you regarding your significant effort in bringing Master Yi Yun Gao's Yun Sculpture exhibition to the Organization of American States, and we are honored by Master's presence at the opening ceremony. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to host a spiritual leader with outstanding achievements in authentic Buddhism and the arts.
We are honored to recognize Master Yi Yun Gao as the Great Dharma King, and the Organization of American States expresses gratitude for bringing his work to our attention.
Honorable Board Members, please accept my highest regards.
Cesar Gaviria
Secretary General
This fax was directly sent by the Organization of American States to the Yi Yun Gao International Culture Foundation. Master Yi Yun Gao's achievements in philosophy, literature, calligraphy, painting, art, and especially his accomplishments in Yun Sculpture and Buddhism have made significant contributions to humanity, which is why he has achieved such great success. The Organization of American States recognizes him as the Great Dharma King of Buddhism.