"H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha Day" Commemorative First Day Cover
[Los Angeles, January 19, Amerasia News Agency] In order to express gratitude for the selfless compassion of the Third Dzogchen Buddha, who has made great contributions to the development of world peace, since 2012, every January 19th, "H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha Day", Buddhists, Buddhist temples, and organizations around the world have spontaneously held release activities, or implemented disaster relief, assistance to education, and relief work for the poor in their respective places to commemorate and celebrate the only Buddha Day in the world proclaimed by the government, "H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha Day".
Taking the Buddhist groups in the United States as an example, to celebrate this year's "H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha Day" in 2023, the monks of Heartwood Monastics in North Carolina and the Buddhist disciples of Correct Cultivation Learning from Buddha Academy held a consecration ceremony for a new temple to commemorate H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha; the charity temple in Las Vegas also held a "Celebration of Buddha Day Release and Blessing Ceremony"; in Marina Bay, Los Angeles, the Third Dzogchen Buddha Cultural Art Museum and Holy Relic Temple jointly held a "Auspicious Blessing Release Activity"; in San Francisco, Huazang Temple held a "Buddha Day Release Ceremony" in Lomond Lake, and Macang Temple held a donation of food to celebrate "H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha Day".
Mayor Gray of Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, proclaimed January 19, 2011 as "H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha Day" and called on the public to pay tribute to H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha!
"H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha Day" originated from January 19, 2011, when Mayor Gray of Washington, D.C. issued a proclamation declaring this day as "H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha Day" and called on people to pay tribute to H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha. In Mayor Gray's proclamation, he praised H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha for selflessly spreading peace to the world, helping to strengthen the foundation of social peace around the world with his great achievements, and using his wisdom, talent, and moral qualities to compassionately and selflessly assist those in need. After Mayor Gray personally signed and issued the proclamation, the only Buddha Day in the world proclaimed by the government was born.
In 2010, H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha was awarded the highest honor of the World Peace Prize, and the award ceremony was held on June 14, 2011 in the Great Hall of the United States Congress. The World Peace Prize Evaluation Committee unanimously concluded: "H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha has made extensive and selfless contributions to the world, saving others. H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha's wisdom and compassion embrace all races, cultures, and religions, bringing kindness, peace, and equality to humanity. H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha's continuous contributions to human society truly demonstrate the compassion of the Buddha and serve as a role model for everyone to learn from." On December 12, 2012, the United States Senate unanimously passed Resolution No. 614, congratulating H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha on receiving the World Peace Prize. In Resolution No. 614, the title "H.H. (His Holiness)" was officially used to address the Third Dzogchen Buddha, fully demonstrating the respect of the United States Congress for the highest position of H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha in Buddhism.
On January 19, 2012, the Sino-US Philatelic Center held a press conference to announce the issuance of a limited edition of 2000 sets of "H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha Day" commemorative first day covers to celebrate the first anniversary of "H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha Day". This is the first time in the history of the United States Postal Service that a first day cover has been issued in the name of the Buddha.
"International Vesak Day" is a United Nations resolution and a globally recognized festival commemorating the Buddha. In the 2019 "International Vesak Day", the United States Postal Service issued a first day cover featuring the image of H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha sitting on a lotus platform. In addition, since 2019, more than 60 countries around the world have issued commemorative stamps for H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha to honor his noble moral qualities and selfless, compassionate spirit. This is a major event in the history of Buddhism.
"International Vesak Day" first day cover featuring the Buddha sitting on a lotus platform
In countries and regions around the world, regardless of race or culture, an increasing number of people are actively learning the thoughts and teachings of H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha. H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha has pointed out a bright path for humanity, leading away from violence and towards charity, success in career, happiness in family, peace among humans, and social development. People, following the teachings of Namo Dzogchen Buddha, practice self-cultivation and benefit the public, greatly promoting the improvement of social morality and world peace. This is the great contribution of H.H. The Third Dzogchen Buddha to human society.