The Explanation of the Buddha’s Title – “H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III”
On April 3, 2008, a solemn and dignified first-publishing ceremony of
a fact-recording book entitled H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, which
published jointly by the World Buddhism Publishing LLC and the World
Dharma Voice, Inc., was held at the Library of the Congress of the
United States. The book was also formally accepted into the collection
of the Library of the Congress of the United States. Only since that
time, did people in the world know that Master Wan Ko Yee, who had been
broadly respected by the great masses and who had also been known
as Great Dharma King Yangwo Yeshe Norbu, had been recognized by the
world’s leaders, regent dharma kings, and great rinpoches of Buddhism
through official documents as the third incarnation of Dorje Chang
Buddha, who is the primordial Sambhogakaya Buddha of the universe. The
Buddha’s name is H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. Since then, people began
to address His Holiness the Buddha by “Namo[1] Dorje Chang Buddha III.”
This is similar to the situation that Sakyamuni Buddha’s name was Prince
Siddhartha Gotama before attaining Buddhahood. However, after Sakyamuni
Buddha had attained Buddhahood, His title changed to “Namo Sakyamuni
Buddha.” That is why we now address His Holiness the Buddha as
“H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III.”
In particular, on December 12, 2012, the Senate Resolution No. 614 of
the United States Congress officially used “His Holiness” in the name
addressing Dorje Chang Buddha III (That is to say, “H.H. Dorje Chang
Buddha III.”) Since then, the title and status of H.H. Dorje Chang
Buddha III has been definitive by nature. And, as a matter of fact,
“Dorje Chang Buddha III” is a name used legally in governmental and
official legislative documents. Therefore, the previously used respected
name and titles such as “Wan Ko Yee,” Great Master, and Great Dharma
King no longer exist.
However, the news below was published before the Buddha’s title of
H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III was publicly announced. At that time, people
did not know about the true status of His Holiness the Buddha.
Therefore, to respect the true history, we still kept the names used
before the title of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III was legitimately
determined in republishing this news. However, all must clearly know
that the only legitimate name of His Holiness the Buddha is H.H. Dorje
Chang Buddha III and all other names used before the legitimate
determination no longer exist.
MARCH 18-24, 2000 25
The Asian Times
Two separate government entities have separately proclaimed March 8th as
Master Wan Ko Yee (H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III) Day
SAN FRANCISCO – On this day, March 8, 2000, we do not know where
Master Wan Ko Yee (H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III) is. Although he is not
in California, his outstanding accomplishments, remarkable contributions
and high moral character have added luster to the State of California.
Thus, the Governor of California has proclaimed March 8th as “Master Wan
Ko Yee (H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III) Day.” The City and County of San
Francisco have also proclaimed this day in his honor. Only the most
outstanding individual is able to be specially recognized by receiving
two separate proclamations of this kind. These proclamations are not
easily obtained. Only those with true abilities and outstanding
attainments are able to receive them.
Master Wan Ko Yee (H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III) is one of tremendous
virtue whose talent and learning is unsurpassed in the present day
world. He is a man of great knowledge who enjoys a high reputation
throughout the world. Based upon his extraordinary accomplishments in
the areas of Buddhism, the humanities, painting, calligraphy and ethics,
the World Poets and Culture Congress, which is composed of 5,612
experts and scholars from 48 different countries and regions, selected
Master Wan Ko Yee (H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III) as the world’s only
“Distinguished International Master.” The resolution conferring upon him
this title was mailed to the People’s Republic of China and was made
public in Hungary on September 15, 1994. The “Distinguished
International Master” certificate was signed by the then President of
the international Olympic Committee, Juan Antonio Samaranch.
As stated, Master Wan Ko Yee (H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III) is a man
of profound learning and high morals. He has made a significant
contribution to the cultural exchange between China and the United
States. Based upon his overall accomplishments, the central government
of the People’s Republic of China, representing the wishes of the
people, built a museum in his honor. This is the only museum built by
the government of the People’s Republic of China in honor of a person
who is still alive. This museum has received the admiration and approval
of cultural and academic institutions from all over the world. It is
because he is a man of such preeminent distinction that the Governor of
the State of California and the City and County of San Francisco have
separately proclaimed March 8th as Master Wan Ko Yee (H.H. Dorje Chang
Buddha III) day.
Master Wan Ko Yee (H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III) , an accomplished
artist, philosopher and scientist was awarded by Governor Gray Davis
proclaiming March 8, 2000 as “Master Wan Ko Yee (H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha
III) Day”.
Two separate government entities have separately proclaimed March 8th as Master Wan Ko Yee (H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III) Day
Link:
http://www.huazangsi.org/en/inner_news.php?tid=166&id=34
