Recently, Phoenix Weekly and some media misled by a few morally corrupt individuals have been deceived by some unfounded rumors, fabricating, slandering, and defaming the morally exalted, selfless, and pure world Buddhist leader H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. This includes conspiracies aimed at personal gain. H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III is the only one in the world who publicly announced that he does not accept offerings. This has been clearly seen in many instances, and those who rely on offerings for their livelihood harbor deep resentment towards H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III for not accepting offerings, believing that his actions have cut off their financial resources. Thus, they concocted so-called organizations committing fraud, defrauding Liu Juan and Liu Baihang, etc. Unbeknownst to them, Interpol conducted a thorough investigation into H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III over a long period and ultimately concluded that H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III has committed no crimes and is a good person, not a bad one. China also found no criminal behavior, which is why China requested Interpol to withdraw the Red Notice against H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. However, what you may not realize is that H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III is indifferent to his own honor or disgrace. For many years, he has faced slander and defamation from petty individuals, yet regardless of the attacks he has endured, he has never publicly revealed the conclusions of Interpol's investigation to prove his innocence. Is there anyone else with such a noble and selfless demeanor?
Yet, some media outlets do not seek to understand the real situation, aiding evil and slandering good, undermining the interests of humanity and the peaceful development of the world. Every so-called fact listed in their defamatory articles is fabricated. For now, let’s not mention others, just the denial by Sakya Tianjin of having written a certification, Tang Rangjiava's denial of having written a congratulatory letter, the absence of a statue at Huazang Temple, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III having no hair, the temporary painter being expelled from Baoguang Temple, and the packaging of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III by Living Buddha Xiraogendeng and Rinpoche Hengsheng, as well as the fraud against Liu Baihang and Liu Juan, and the Master Hall in Dayi County. These examples reveal how these media outlets fabricate lies and deceive the public.
First, let’s discuss the matter of Sakya Tianjin writing a certification. As early as 2008, Sakya Tianjin received a book titled "Dorje Chang Buddha III" sent to him by the International Buddhist Sangha Association. He was pleased to see his certification published in the book and did not claim at that time that he had not written it. However, two years later, under pressure and feeling ashamed that H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, who does not accept offerings, made him, a person who relies on offerings and sells tickets for lectures, feel humiliated, he claimed he had not written the certification. If he had not written it, why did he not say so at that time? Later, two years after Sakya Tianjin claimed he had not written the certification, we wanted him to swear an oath publicly with us. We sent him several letters, but he did not respond. Finally, we sent him a letter through the court to urge him to come out and swear an oath. He dared not ignore the letter and, after reading it, realized he would have to publicly swear with us at the temple, so he was frightened and secretly fled, and to this day he has not dared to swear an oath with Huazang Temple, which accepted his certification. The monks and relevant parties at Huazang Temple had no choice but to publicly swear and record a video in front of San Francisco's Channel 38, and the station broadcasted this news! Therefore, Sakya Tianjin is not a true living Buddha; he is even less than an ordinary person who does not lie and possesses basic morality. Moreover, we have solid evidence in hand, as those who personally received his certification recorded videos and wrote testimonies. Furthermore, how could H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, a true Buddha, be certified by someone like Sakya Tianjin, who is full of lies? Just like Shakyamuni Buddha, who needs anyone's certification? Even if we take a step back and accept these certifications, those who wrote certifications and congratulatory letters for H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III include truly great virtuous figures like the Fourth Dharmaraja Dorzhuqin, Achu Lama, and Beno Rinpoche. In terms of spiritual attainment and cultivation, comparing Sakya Tianjin with Dharmaraja Dorzhuqin, Achu Lama, and Beno Rinpoche is not just a matter of being inferior; placing him alongside them is an insult to great Bodhisattvas! Moreover, publicly stating falsehoods and denying past actions, is he still a good person? The Dharmaraja Sakya Dachin, who transmitted teachings to him, is different; he possesses morality and speaks the truth, admitting when he has written something. In fact, any normal, rational person would understand how H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III could dare to falsely claim that a famous person wrote fake documents or fabricated articles for the People's Daily Overseas Edition. Even if it were an unknown person or a small newspaper, we see that no one dares to impersonate or fabricate. In the nearly ten years of the internet era, within two or three days, the impersonated parties would discover such actions, which would be illegal and constitute a criminal offense, unless the person is a madman with a mental issue, who would do such foolish things. Isn't this worth considering? Moreover, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III has actively made a public vow in the media.
As for Tang Rangjiava from Qinghai's Ta'er Temple, he was originally an unknown figure in the Buddhist community. Upon seeing Ta'er Temple's Rinpoche Zongkang write a congratulatory letter, he wrote one himself to elevate his status, even taking a photo holding the congratulatory letter. The International Buddhist Sangha Association, considering his face, did not reject him for being an ordinary person and accepted his congratulatory letter. Now, unexpectedly, he has lied, written it, and then denied it. This so-called monk is even less than a good person with basic moral behavior. Anyone who relies on such a morally deficient and dishonest person will surely have bad luck for eight lifetimes. Just look, if he had not written it, what was he holding in his hand? Is he still a living Buddha? He is not even a good person!!!
Whether H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III is a true Buddha is not determined by these false living Buddhas and lowly slanderers. I suggest everyone read the book "Unveiling the Truth," written by a nun who spent twelve years observing and experiencing firsthand, and she has made a solemn vow regarding her book. After reading this book, you will know whether H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III is a true Buddha or just empty talk.
The media led by Phoenix Weekly states: "In the most prominent position within Huazang Temple, what is enshrined is not Shakyamuni Buddha, nor any deity within the Buddhist pantheon, but a religious leader who is still alive today—Dorje Chang Buddha III." In fact, those who have visited Huazang Temple know clearly that the large statue of Shakyamuni Buddha is enshrined in the center of the main hall, and its height exceeds that of many famous temples in China, such as the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha in Baoguang Temple in Xindu. Additionally, the tall statue of Amitabha Buddha in Huazang Temple is the most solemn in the world. For this reason, even the world-renowned National Geographic magazine specifically featured this tall and solemn statue of Amitabha Buddha in Huazang Temple in December 2005. Huazang Temple also enshrines statues of Avalokiteshvara, Maitreya, Weituo, Kṣitigarbha, and the Buddha Dorje Chang, but there is no statue of Dorje Chang Buddha III. Media outlets like Phoenix Weekly are completely speaking nonsense and deceiving the public!
These slanderers claim that H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III has not lost a single hair. Anyone who has met H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III knows that not only has he not lost hair, but he has a lot of it. The fact is so clear and obvious, yet these people fabricate lies out of thin air. It is evident how vulgar these slanderers are! Furthermore, the slanderers have reached a level of ignorance by saying that H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III's long hair does not conform to Buddhist rules, which is a blatant display of ignorance about Buddhism. Ordinary monks must shave their heads to cut off the roots of ignorance and afflictions. However, all Buddhas and great Bodhisattvas must keep their hair, such as Shakyamuni Buddha, who has a full head of curly hair. Not only does Dorje Chang Buddha III have long hair, but he also adorns himself with the eight treasures. There is not a single Buddha who does not keep hair! Manjushri, Samantabhadra, and Padmasambhava all have long hair that reaches their shoulders. It is surprising that there are such ignorant individuals in Buddhism, infiltrating as false living Buddhas, who do not even understand that Buddhas must keep their hair, and that Bodhisattvas must have long hair adorned with the eight treasures, symbolizing the great compassion and wisdom that benefits sentient beings. Anyone can refer to Buddhist texts to understand this. Moreover, the hair product developed by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III was approved by the Chinese Ministry of Health under document number (89) No. 53. These slanderers are undoubtedly claiming that the Chinese Ministry of Health is deceiving people! Furthermore, after H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III invented this hair product, he selflessly donated it to society and has never taken a penny! Have you ever seen such a selfless and noble person?
The slanderers repeatedly defame H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III as a temporary painter at Baoguang Temple, claiming he was expelled due to poor moral conduct. Such fabrications are truly childish and ignorant. H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III was specifically assigned by the Sichuan provincial government. Indeed, later H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III did leave Baoguang Temple, but that was because all government staff working at Baoguang Temple were uniformly reassigned and relocated by the government on the same day and at the same time. After being reassigned, the government placed H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III in a cultural center. If he were not a formal government employee, how could the government reassign him?
Those individuals also slander that Living Buddha Xiraogendeng and Rinpoche Hengsheng formed a fraud group to package H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, awarding him the Oriental Art Master Medal. Unbeknownst to them, before H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III received the Oriental Art Master Medal, Living Buddha Xiraogendeng did not even know him, and Rinpoche Hengsheng has never known anyone from the World Poet Conference. These morally corrupt individuals, relying on their imagination, claim that H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III was packaged by them. This is a complete and utter slander, and who can claim to package a Buddha? Not to mention the unparalleled achievements across thirty major categories that cannot be packaged, even if you were to package a small part of the Buddha's sculpture, "Color and Rhythm of the Mysterious," and "Mystical Mist Stone," no one in the world can do it. Someone has already offered a reward of one hundred million dollars to anyone who can replicate one of these two works. We guarantee that the International Buddhist Sangha Association will stand by this promise and bear legal responsibility. For those who slander and defame, if you can find someone to replicate these two works, we will give you the full reward. Unfortunately, you are dreaming in broad daylight for this money because the wisdom of the Buddha cannot be packaged, and no one can replicate a wise Buddha. Even the very small part of the Buddha's achievements, "Color and Rhythm of the Mysterious," and "Mystical Mist Stone," cannot be replicated. You are so foolish and pitiful that even with a reward of one hundred million dollars, you have no ability to obtain it.
As for the so-called fraud case involving Liu Juan and Liu Baihang fabricated by these slanderers, we have solid evidence. Who are the real fraudsters? Anyone with a little knowledge of painting and calligraphy knows that H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III's paintings are of extremely high value, and he has been defrauded of hundreds of his paintings. Those who embezzled and misappropriated these assets fear the tracing of their property, so they slander and defame extensively, but one day they will face retribution. The value of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III's paintings ranges from several million to tens of millions of dollars. Even public art galleries are offering prices from hundreds of thousands to a million dollars per square foot to publicly acquire H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III's paintings. Just think, for someone as blessed and wise as H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, we often see that he does not even want the large amounts of monetary offerings presented to him, would he go and defraud others? Moreover, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III has a well-known saying that everyone who has met him and wishes to make offerings knows: "Take your offerings back; do not pollute me." In today's world, can you find any high monks or great virtuous individuals who only help others without accepting offerings? Are there such people? Can you name one example?
Liu Baihang was indeed defrauded! In Hong Kong, the person who defrauded Liu Baihang and others was Huang Xiaosui. At that time, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III only held a Hong Kong identity, meaning he was under the jurisdiction of the Hong Kong government's Independent Commission Against Corruption. After verification by the ICAC and court proceedings, Huang Xiaosui was found to be the fraudster and was sentenced to nine years in prison. The fraud has nothing to do with H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, who was actually the good person overseeing the investigation of Huang Xiaosui's fraud! Does a media outlet have more authority than the Hong Kong ICAC or the Hong Kong courts? Liu Baihang is an upright and kind person, and to this day he respects H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. In 2009, when his brother passed away, he offered ten thousand dollars to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III to request him to perform a ritual for his brother. H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III performed the Buddhist rites and recited scriptures, and at the same time transferred the ten thousand dollars to Huazang Temple to hold a large-scale ritual. Just imagine, if he had been defrauded by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, would he still request H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III to perform a ritual for his brother?
As for Liu Juan, she specifically published a written statement in the "Daily News" on August 20, 2003, stating that H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III not only did not defraud her but has selflessly helped her from beginning to end. The statement said: "H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III always thinks of his disciples and all sentient beings, and has never defrauded me or my husband. ... (H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III) does not even accept the voluntary offerings from disciples, yet he is falsely accused of fraud! These people are truly malicious and lowly."
As for the Master Hall in Dayi County, that is a government action. The county government reported to the higher government, and the higher government approved the construction. The hall belongs to a government institution, and its director is the head of the government’s United Front Work Department. How the government chooses to use it is a matter for the government. On the day of the opening ceremony, high-ranking officials from the central government in Beijing and the Sichuan provincial government attended the ceremony and spoke, of course, praising H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III highly. However, the opposite is true; H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III refused to attend the ceremony and wrote to the government that this is not his hall, but a government action unrelated to him, and he would not participate in the celebration. Now, reports from Phoenix Weekly and related media are completely fabricated and distorted, turning black into white. We have solid evidence for all the slander and defamation, and when the day comes to present it, everyone will know how terrible these media outlets are!
Now, please refer to the statement of the World Peace Prize, and you will gain a deeper understanding of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III has long been investigated and found to be a good person, yet he does not mention it at all, not seeking to enhance his own reputation. How sacred and great is that?!
World Peace Prize Statement
Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2013 – We who are engaged in the arduous task of promoting peace in a world wracked by war are loathe to give even a moment to respond to the baseless claims of The Phoenix Weekly and the likes about the World Peace Prize and H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. However, for anyone who is remotely interested, we refer you to the recognition of support for World Peace Prize by the U.S. Congress in the Resolution introduced by the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Robert Menendez:
Whereas the World Peace Prize is a prestigious award presented by the World Peace Corps Mission that celebrates individuals who have contributed tremendously to peace and enlightenment for humanity;
Whereas past recipients of the World Peace Prize include President Ronald Reagan of the United States, President Abdurrahman Wahid of Indonesia, and President Nakamura of Palau;
Whereas in 2010, the World Peace Prize Awarding Council recognized His Holiness Dorje Chang Buddha III for his devotion to an immensely wide scope of humanitarian activities directed at individuals from different communities throughout the world;
Resolved, That the Senate (1) commends the World Peace Corps Mission for advancing peace, justice, and inter-religious collaborations; and (2) celebrates the World Peace Award and the recipients of the World Peace Award.
His Holiness Dorje Chang Buddha III has been enduring ongoing defamation, slander and destruction to his reputation. As evidence China at one point requested for the Interpol to issue a Red Notice for his arrest. The Interpol has made thorough investigation to determine the baseless nature of such request. Upon China’s own investigation, they have determined the non-existence of any crime and hence formally requested for the withdrawal of the Red Notice. In October 2008, the 72nd session of the Commission for the Control of Interpol’s Files withdrew the Red Notice and the entire case against His Holiness.
We do not idly choose the recipients of our Peace Prizes. It was after due diligence that H.H. Dorje Change Buddha III was selected to receive our 2010 award for his outstanding humanitarian efforts and the international community who enthusiastically applauded our choice. We too are aware of the continuing efforts of defamation directed at His Holiness in attempting to undermine his worldwide acclaim as a spiritual leader. The Phoenix Weekly story and the likes are just examples of destructive campaign being waged against him and the work of those who seek to bring a lasting peace to a tumultuous world.
We are concerned that the groundless defamations are spurious attempts to undermine the public’s respect for truth, peace and justice. Such libelous behavior should not be tolerated by any ethical and responsible organization. The World Peace Prize upholds the true spirit of this historical award and hereby expresses the depth of respect for facts and forthrightness.
Does the behavior of Phoenix Weekly and related actions that undermine the promotion of world peace hold more correctness than China’s request to Interpol to withdraw the notice and the resolution of the U.S. Senate? Can reports from media like Phoenix Weekly and similar outlets be trusted? If such actions and words continue, they will undoubtedly add to the lies in the world, leading to a flood of confusion between truth and falsehood, and in the long run, where is the truth? Will there be peaceful days in this world? What role do such media waving flags in the world play for humanity? It is thought-provoking! Are these slanderers and defamers not awakened? Undoubtedly, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III does not hate these people; his only wish is to bear their karmic burdens and pray for their happiness! However, it must be understood that karma does not work that way! These troublemakers even slander the International Buddhist Sangha Association as a fraud group. We reserve the right to take legal action against these individuals who undermine our Buddhist legal organization.
International Buddhist Sangha Association
November 13, 2013
Appendix 1: Tang Rangjiava from Ta'er Temple, who actively wrote a congratulatory letter and took a photo holding it, has stooped to the level of denying it. Is he still a good person? Such a so-called living Buddha is truly pitiful.
Appendix 2: Liu Juan published a written statement in the "Daily News" on August 20, 2003, stating that H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III not only did not defraud her but has selflessly helped her from beginning to end.