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 it was then that people learned that the highly respected Master Yi Yun Gao and Yang E Yi Xi Nuobu Dafawang, who had been respected by everyone, were recognized by the leaders or regents of the major Buddhist sects and the great living Buddhas of the world's Buddhism. It is the third incarnation of the Buddha Dijie Qiang Buddha, and the Buddha name is the Third Dijie Qiang Buddha. Since then, people have been calling him "Namo Third Dijie Qiang Buddha". This is similar to the name of Prince Siddhartha before Gautama Buddha became a Buddha, but after Gautama Buddha became a Buddha, he changed his name to "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). Since then, the title of Namo Third Dijie Qiang Buddha has been officially established. Moreover, the Third Dijie Qiang Buddha is also the legal name recognized by the government. The previous names "Yi Yun Gao" and the honorable titles of Master and Dafawang no longer exist. However, this news was published before the announcement of the Namo Third Dijie Qiang Buddha's Buddha name. 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 naming 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 names used before the official naming no longer exist.
On March 9, 2000 (Year 2543), Thursday, the 4th day of the 2nd month of the lunar calendar
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The Person Honored with Double Celebrations#
March 8th, Master Yi Yun Gao Day#
Officially Established by the Governor of California and the Mayor of San Francisco Yesterday#
A World Treasure, the Pride of the Chinese People, Celebrated by All#
The only master in the world to achieve the highest level of accomplishment in all aspects - Master Yi Yun Gao. In order to commend his highest achievements and contributions to the world in various aspects, on March 8, 2000, Governor Gray Davis of California and Mayor Willie L. Brown Jr. of San Francisco officially designated this day as Master Yi Yun Gao Day on behalf of the state and city governments.
Surpassing all experts in the world in various fields, whether in Buddhism, art, science, medicine, philosophy, etc., Master Yi Yun Gao's attainments have reached the pinnacle of perfection. His paintings and calligraphy, not only received the highest evaluation from artists throughout China, but also received considerable praise from other countries around the world, recognizing his artistic attainments as reaching the peak. For example, the Chinese green tea "Bi Yu Chun" and "Ba Wang Chun" developed by Master Yi Yun Gao have been rated as the top-grade teas. His medical knowledge and skills have reached the level of "being able to cure all diseases". In philosophy, ethics, and Buddhist studies, he has achieved a high level of excellence and made great contributions and benefits to humanity. Therefore, the World Poets Cultural Congress, consisting of representatives from 48 countries, awarded him the unique honor of "Super International Master" in 1994, which is not attainable by ordinary people.
It is quite remarkable for Master Yi Yun Gao to receive these two honors on the same day. It is not only a glory for the Chinese people, but also a joyous occasion for people all over the world. Because we hope that in the future, everyone can learn from the master, not only for their own benefit, but also for the people of the world to take a new step towards ethics, talents, and a better world in the coming new century.
Yesterday, on March 8th, Master Yi Yun Gao was not in California, but his outstanding achievements and contributions to humanity were shining in California. At the same time, the city of San Francisco also established this day as a commemorative day to celebrate the master. It is indeed the greatest honor for an outstanding figure among the Eastern people to receive two celebrations on the same day. These two honors are not easily obtained, they require truly powerful and extraordinary individuals. Master Yi Yun Gao is the most learned and virtuous master in the world today, and the most famous scholar of modern times. The World Poets Cultural Congress, consisting of representatives from 48 countries and regions, based on his outstanding achievements in Buddhism, Buddhist studies, and Buddhist teachings, his extraordinary achievements in humanities, science, calligraphy, and art, and his sublime realm of ethics and morality, selected him as the world's only "Super International Master" and officially announced the selection decision in Hungary on September 15, 1994. The master's certificate was signed by the Chairman of the International Olympic Committee, Samaranch, and others. Master Yi Yun Gao is knowledgeable and virtuous, and has made outstanding contributions to cultural exchanges between China and the United States. In view of this, the government, representing the will of the people, has built the Master Yi Yun Gao Hall. This is the only hall built by a first-class government in China, recognized by the world's cultural and academic institutions, and officially included in the national administrative system. It is the world's first Master Hall. It is precisely because of his outstanding achievements that the government of California and the city government of San Francisco announced the establishment of a dual celebration day for the master on the same day.
Image: Master Yi Yun Gao's solemn appearance.
Image: Governor Gray Davis of California and Mayor Willie L. Brown Jr. of San Francisco signing the two certificates officially establishing March 8th as Master Yi Yun Gao Day.