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 then known 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 Buddhism. He is the third incarnation of the Buddha Dorje Chang, the primordial Buddha, and his 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 the fact that 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 legal name recognized by the government. The previous names of "Yi Yun Gao" and the honorable titles of Master and Dharma King no longer exist. However, this news was published before the official announcement of the Third Generation Dorje Chang Buddha's Buddha name. 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.
March 10, 2000, Friday
Buddhist Sound Times
Master Yi Yun Gao Honored in the United States#
Contributing to Esoteric Buddhism Selflessly and California San Francisco Designates "Master Yi Yun Gao Day"#
(Taipei report) According to news from the United States, the California state government and the San Francisco city government, in recognition of the outstanding achievements of Master Yi Yun Gao (see figure on the right) in painting, calligraphy, medicine, and Buddhism, have officially declared March 8 as Master Yi Yun Gao Day. This honor is unprecedented in American social history and can be regarded as the glory of the East and the pride of the Chinese people.
Master Yi Yun Gao studied esoteric Buddhism in mainland China at a young age and achieved a high level of realization. He also had outstanding achievements in calligraphy, painting, medicine, etc. In 1995, he was awarded the certificate of International Grand Master by the World Poets Cultural Congress composed of representatives from 48 countries, in recognition of his comprehensive achievements and great contributions to the world. The Chinese government also built a master's hall for him, which is included in the national administrative system, to show the highest respect to him.
California Governor Davis and San Francisco Mayor Brown, in recognition of Master Yi Yun Gao's comprehensive and outstanding achievements in Buddhism, science, ethics, and morality, as well as his selfless contributions to humanity, have specially designated March 8 as Master Yi Yun Gao Celebration Day.
Disciples in Taiwan revealed that Master Yi Yun Gao is a truly learned and virtuous master, a well-known scholar and artist in modern times. Whether it is meticulous or freehand landscape, flowers, figures, or animal paintings, his attainments have reached the peak. In the field of Buddhist studies and Buddhism, his realization is exceptionally high. The green tea he carefully developed, such as Bi Yu Chun and Ba Wang Chun, has also been rated as the best tea. It is worth mentioning that he is also highly skilled in medicine, making him a legendary figure in all aspects.
Yesterday, Chinese people in Taiwan and California wanted to celebrate him, but he could not be found. It has been confirmed that he is not in California at the moment.