Explanation of the "Third Dijie Qiang Buddha" Buddha Name#
On April 3, 2008, the book "The 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 people then learned that the highly respected Master Yi Yun Gao, Yang E Yi Xi Nuobu Dafa Wang, was certified by the leaders or regents of the major Buddhist sects in the world and recognized as the third incarnation of the Buddha Dijie Qiang Buddha, with the Buddha name being the Third Dijie Qiang Buddha. Since then, people have referred to him as "Namo Third Dijie Qiang Buddha". This is similar to the name of Prince Siddhartha before Gautama Buddha became enlightened, but after Gautama Buddha became enlightened, he was called "Namo Gautama Buddha". Therefore, we now say "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). Since then, the title of Namo Third Dijie Qiang Buddha has been officially established. Moreover, the Third Dijie Qiang Buddha is also the government's legal name, and the previous names of "Yi Yun Gao" and the titles of Master and Dafa Wang no longer exist. However, this news was published before the official announcement of the Buddha name of Namo Third Dijie Qiang 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 title of the Third Dijie Qiang Buddha in the news. But everyone should be clear that except for the name of H.H. Third Dijie Qiang Buddha, which is legal, the previous names no longer exist.
September 27, 2004, Monday
Taiwan Daily
Dijie Losang Dafa Wang's Parinirvana#
Vajra Body Burned for Six Hours, 141 Relics Appeared#
Dijie Losang Dafa Wang was a disciple under the seat of Yang E Yi Xi Nuobu Dafa Wang. He displayed extraordinary supernatural powers and manifested the Dharma. This is recorded in the book "The Holy Monk's Iron Record". He followed Dafa Wang diligently for many years, day and night without rest, without even a bed, only a cushion with him. Losang deeply received the transmission from Dafa Wang, grateful and tearful, and made a vow to benefit sentient beings under the guidance of his teacher. However, this extraordinary Losang displayed his supernatural powers in many places without considering the consequences. Due to the ripening of karma, he was detained by the Shenzhen Public Security Bureau in April 2001 and was unable to continue his studies with his teacher. In July 2003, the court held a trial, but he was not convicted. At that time, he received an invitation from the Luowan Temple in Sichuan. He had nothing to do all day, wandering in the countryside, often staring into empty space with his eyes, practicing meditation, without speaking. Unfortunately, his karmic connections with sentient beings had come to an end, and he could no longer teach the Dharma. As early as August 2003, Jang Gongkangqin Rinpoche recorded in his memoir that Losang had clearly stated that he would leave the world in August of the following year and asked Jang Gongkangqin Rinpoche to hide and practice the Dharma, and in the future, if there is an opportunity to benefit sentient beings, to transmit the supreme Dharma of the great Dafa Wang to virtuous individuals. Don't forget, Dafa Wang is the highest Dharma King who possesses the true Dharma of the Buddha in this world! Jang Gongkangqin Rinpoche recorded the entire process, and this record was read publicly among the monks, nuns, and laypeople before Losang's Parinirvana in 2004, and also publicly read in July of the lunar calendar year 2004 at the foundation. Dijie Losang Dafa Wang finally passed away on the second day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, leaving the world.
Karmic Connections with Sentient Beings Have Ended#
In the later years of Losang's life, Wang Zhiying, a lay devotee, had been taking care of him. Zhiying straightforwardly told him, "Your Holiness, please don't leave in the summer. It's so hot, and I can't handle it." Losang also promised candidly, "Don't worry, I won't pass away in the hot weather. I will wait until August when it cools down." Losang lived a simple life, with righteous Dharma practice, not attached to worldly matters. Before leaving, he only said to everyone, "I'm leaving, just recite more Buddha's name." On the second day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, he fulfilled his promise and passed away. The monks from Baoguang Temple arrived at his residence and escorted him to Baoguang Temple.
Great Sun Buddha's Light Blesses Everyone#
On the afternoon of the day when Losang was cremated, various extraordinary phenomena appeared, which were very different. The monks, nuns, and laypeople who were reciting the Buddha's name each had their own special feelings about the phenomena. Some people murmured in their hearts: "This Dafa Wang was so powerful during his lifetime, but now he doesn't look like an accomplished one at all. His Parinirvana is so abnormal, he can't be considered an accomplished one." Some people said that he was afraid of difficulties and suffering and did not benefit sentient beings, violating the 14 fundamental precepts of Vajrayana. Some people said that he broke the precepts and displayed supernatural powers, which are the great precepts of Buddhism. Some people said that his realization was extraordinary and he truly manifested the great path. Finally, a lay devotee named Fachi stood up and confessed publicly: Dijie Losang Dafa Wang is not an ordinary person. The impermanent appearance he showed is for the purpose of enlightening us. We did not generate infinite reverence and instead developed discrimination. He suggested that everyone should take this opportunity to contemplate impermanence, generate infinite reverence, and bid farewell to the venerable Dafa Wang. An accomplished one must have the auspicious manifestation of Buddha and Bodhisattvas. At this moment, many people also confessed publicly. Life is like a dream, impermanence is swift, and whether poor or noble, in the end, only a smelly body remains. Everyone generated infinite reverence, recited the Buddha's name, contemplated impermanence, and made vows to pray for the well-being of sentient beings, praying for national prosperity and peace, praying for favorable weather, and praying for world peace. Unexpectedly, at this time, the radiant light of the Great Sun Buddha quickly manifested and cameras and video cameras were turned on one after another. Lay devotee Guigong took three photos of the sun emitting brilliant light, and there was a circular emerald green pattern in the center of the sun, which was exactly the same as the green emerald on the hem of Dafa Wang's robe and hat. Seeing this manifestation, everyone was overjoyed, unable to describe their happiness.
Vajra Body Unaffected by Ordinary Fire#
At 4:20 pm, the fire was lit, and everyone surrounded the burning Losang. Some recited "Namo Amitabha Buddha," some recited the "Heart Sutra," some recited the mantra of Lotus-born Guru Rinpoche, some recited the mantra of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, and some recited the Mahakala mantra. The fire spiraled in the furnace like a fire dragon, and the fire chamber burned into a fireball. But at this moment, the dignified image of Losang suddenly appeared, and the crowd became excited. They all spontaneously chanted the Six-Syllable Great Bright Mantra loudly. The monk in charge of the cremation, Master Jixin, successively added four carts of firewood to the furnace. He said, "I have never burned so much firewood before." After a fierce fire, it was estimated that he had turned into ashes, but at this time, the head and body of Dafa Wang still appeared, unaffected by the fire. His clothes had already burned, but his head and body remained unburned as usual.
At this moment, the author couldn't help but think of the record of Milarepa not being burned by ordinary fire. Today, it appeared before our eyes. It is truly worthy of being the Vajra Dijie Losang Dafa Wang. Everyone then understood the profound meaning of the Vajra Body being unaffected by ordinary fire. Dafa Wang sat in the fire, manifesting the realm of Mahakala, and the crowd chanted mantras loudly, requesting that the fire burn the body to obtain relics. Finally, they heard a "pop" sound, and the body of Dafa Wang finally caught fire. After the chanting and cremation, a set of monk's robes worn by Losang during his lifetime was sent into the furnace. The furnace immediately flashed with continuous light and emitted a strong fragrance. The crowd cheered.
Usually, the entire cremation process only takes a little over an hour, but Dafa Wang burned for more than six hours, which is extremely rare. It can be imagined how extraordinary his Vajra Body was. Unfortunately, he boasted his supernatural powers too much without being cautious. When the ripening of karma occurred, he had to inform Jang Gongkangqin Rinpoche in advance that he was going to leave. After the cremation, 141 relics were found. The manifestation of the unburned Vajra Body for six hours and the solid relics obtained completely proved that Losang did indeed learn the true Dharma of Dafa Wang. Unfortunately, he should not have left the world but should have stayed to benefit sentient beings with great Dharma.
Burned for Six Hours, Extremely Rare#
Writing up to this point, I think of someone saying during the cremation process that Dijie Losang is not a Dharma King. We can't help but ask: If Dijie Losang was an ordinary layperson, why could he predict the time of his Parinirvana in advance? Why could he remain unburned for six hours, breaking the historical record? Why were 141 relics found after the cremation? How could an ordinary layperson possess such sacred objects? In Taiwan, for decades, only one venerable Guangqin had relics after cremation, and they were completely burned in just over an hour. Therefore, this is enough to prove that Dijie Losang's Buddha Dharma is not an empty theory of worldly matters, only true Buddha Dharma can manifest such sacred signs. From this, we can't help but think again, usually, we all say "Buddha Dharma is hard to find, the true Dharma is hard to encounter," and now, the true Dharma of Dafa Wang has manifested, and his disciples have achieved great accomplishments one by one. Shouldn't we think about how to face life and death? (Liu Zhiyi's Record)
Caption: 141 relics found after the cremation of Dijie Losang Dafa Wang.