Explanation of the Title "Third Dijie Qiang Buddha"#
On April 3, 2008, the book "Third Dijie Qiang 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 then known that the highly respected Master Yi Yun Gao and the Great Dharma King Yang Yi Xino Bu, who had always been respected by everyone, were recognized by the leaders or regents of the major Buddhist sects and were certified as the third incarnation of the Buddha Dijie Qiang Buddha, with the title of Third Dijie Qiang Buddha. Since then, people have been calling him "Namo Third Dijie Qiang Buddha". This is similar to how before Gautama Buddha became enlightened, his name was Siddhartha Gautama, but after Gautama Buddha became enlightened, he was called "Namo Gautama Buddha". Therefore, we now call him "Namo Third Dijie Qiang Buddha". Especially on December 12, 2012, the United States Senate Resolution No. 614 officially named the Third Dijie Qiang Buddha as His Holiness (H.H. Third Dijie Qiang Buddha), and since then, the title of Namo Third Dijie Qiang Buddha has been officially established. Moreover, the name Third Dijie Qiang Buddha is also the legal name recognized by the government, and the previous titles of "Yi Yun Gao" and the honorable titles of Master and Great Dharma King no longer exist. However, this news was published before the official announcement of the title Namo Third Dijie Qiang Buddha, and at that time people did not yet know the true identity of the Buddha, so in order to respect the truth of history, we still retain the names used before the official designation of the title Namo Third Dijie Qiang Buddha in the news. But everyone should understand that except for the name of H.H. Third Dijie Qiang Buddha, which is legal, the previous names no longer exist.
Master Yi Yun Gao Recognized as the Third Dijie Qiang Buddha by Various Sects#
2008.04.10 / 16:33
Washington D.C. Report
This is shocking news for Buddhists. At the official book presentation event at the Library of Congress in the United States, a book titled "Third Dijie Qiang Buddha" was presented to the American people by the International Buddhist Sangha Association. Senior Congressman Corrine Brown and Judy Lu, Director of the Asian Division of the Library of Congress, accepted the book on behalf of the library and made it available to the public. The International Buddhist Organization expressed their blessings for the prosperity and peace of the United States and all countries in the world through the auspicious occasion of this book. At the grand book presentation ceremony, Master Long Hui represented and certified the various sects' leaders and regents of the Third Dijie Qiang Buddha, and the International Buddhist Sangha Association declared to the world: "The Supreme Buddha has descended, and the Venerable Yi Yun Gao, Yang Yi Xino Bu, is the third incarnation of the Dijie Qiang Buddha in this world." His position is equivalent to that of the Pope in Catholicism. If we follow the teachings of the Third Dijie Qiang Buddha on "what is cultivation," the world will be filled with auspiciousness, peace, and prosperity.
At the beginning of the ceremony, the chairman explained that the ceremony was held in the Members' Room of the Library of Congress at the request of former Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tom Lantos, to pay tribute to the achievements of Master Yi Yun Gao, who was recognized by dozens of world Buddhist leaders as the third incarnation of the Dijie Qiang Buddha. Congressman Tom Lantos publicly expressed his tribute to Master Yi Yun Gao last year and included the recognition of Master Yi Yun Gao as the third incarnation of the Dijie Qiang Buddha in the Congressional Record on September 7.
The official book presentation ceremony was attended by members of Congress, the Chief of the Diplomatic Corps, Denis G. Antoine, officials from the Organization of American States, representatives from the International Buddhist Headquarters at the United Nations, and many regents, lamas, and masters from various major Buddhist sects, including the Sakya, Nyingma, Gelug, Kagyu, Kagyud, Jueyu, Xijie, and Xianzong, Chan, and Pure Land sects. The connection between the auspiciousness of the book and the dissemination of the Dharma will span across countries, diplomacy, politics, and religion, benefiting all sentient beings.
Congresswoman Grace Napolipana from California delivered a speech on behalf of Congress, stating that the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress is a place dedicated to collecting books of wisdom and truth, and it is a great honor for the Library of Congress to have the treasure book of the Supreme Buddha and make it available to those who study Buddhism.
Representing the office of the Second Dama Zhamang Daidengbalong Zhidanbenima, the regents of the various sects, including the Sakya, Nyingma, Gelug, Kagyu, Kagyud, Jueyu, Xijie, and Xianzong, Chan, and Pure Land sects, congratulated and certified the Third Dijie Qiang Buddha. They said that the Dijie Qiang Buddha is the first tangible form of the Buddha in the universe, and Amitabha Buddha and other Buddhas are his disciples. The founder of this world's Buddhism, Shakyamuni Buddha, was also a disciple of the Dijie Qiang Buddha. Therefore, without the Dijie Qiang Buddha, there would be no Buddha Dharma, no Buddhist studies, no Buddhism, and no Buddhist disciples like us. The birth of the Third Dijie Qiang Buddha is legally recognized and confirmed by the highest leaders and regents of various Buddhist sects worldwide. He is the highest leader and regent of all Buddhist sects.
He told the distinguished guests at the ceremony that the reason why the Third Dijie Qiang Buddha did not attend this grand event was because he was in seclusion, praying for the peace of Tibet and the world.
In his speech, Master Long Hui, Chairman of the International Buddhist Sangha Association, said that because the Third Dijie Qiang Buddha, Yun Gao Yang Yi Xino Bu, is the true incarnation of the founder Buddha, his wisdom is the highest among all Buddhas and the highest achievement in the universe. Because of this, the achievements he has shown in this world are unique. "Third Dijie Qiang Buddha" is the first and most complete and great Buddhist book ever recorded on Earth! The book uses real pictures and written records to document many great achievements and irrefutable facts of the Third Dijie Qiang Buddha, benefiting countless sentient beings. The Third Dijie Qiang Buddha is the highest Buddha, and the Buddhist teachings he transmits can enlighten disciples within two hours, allowing them to quickly attain liberation and enter the Pure Land world. The book has already proven:
The Third Dijie Qiang Buddha is the first Buddha in history to receive the most recognition and congratulations from top-level regents and lamas worldwide. No other Buddha has achieved this. The Third Dijie Qiang Buddha is the first ancient Buddha to have the highest recognized status. No other Buddha has a higher position. The Third Dijie Qiang Buddha is the first ancient Buddha to possess the most outstanding and complete knowledge of both exoteric and esoteric teachings. No one else has achieved this. The Third Dijie Qiang Buddha is the first ancient Buddha to manifest the most miracles. The Third Dijie Qiang Buddha, in front of dozens of masters and virtuous people, invited the Buddha to descend from the sky and pour nectar into an empty bowl. The Third Dijie Qiang Buddha transmitted the teachings to disciples, predicted the time of their achievement, and sent them to visit the Pure Land world before returning to the human world on time. Many famous ancient Tibetan masters and masters from abroad are disciples of the Third Dijie Qiang Buddha. When the Third Dijie Qiang Buddha transmitted the teachings, dragons, birds, and animals all took refuge and listened. The Third Dijie Qiang Buddha, during a public Dharma assembly, multiplied the nectar pills in a bowl in less than an hour, blessed and distributed them to the fifty-nine people present, and the remaining pills filled the bowl, even more than before. The Third Dijie Qiang Buddha created exquisite and mist sculptures that no one else can replicate. The Third Dijie Qiang Buddha is the first ancient Buddha who vowed to benefit others without accepting offerings. The Third Dijie Qiang Buddha is the only Buddha with a teaching that can enlighten disciples within two hours, allowing them to quickly attain liberation and enter the Pure Land world.
If we follow the teachings of the Third Dijie Qiang Buddha on "what is cultivation," the world will be filled with auspiciousness, peace, and prosperity. If we can realize the state of the "Sutra of Profound Meaning," we will be liberated from the cycle of rebirth and enjoy eternal peace and tranquility.
Link to "Third Dijie Qiang Buddha": http://www.sunmoonlight.org/book.htm