H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III was Conferred the Title of "Preeminent Distinguished International Master"
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 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.
Resolution of Title and Rank Assessment
Review Session NO.00038
The 5,612 experts and scholars of this World Poets and Culture Congress, from 48 member countries and territories, have undertaken three years of exhaustive review in the comprehensive research and merits of Professor Yi Yungao (People’s Republic of China) with respect to Buddhism, the Humanities, Chinese painting and calligraphy and ethical morality. Based on the assessment of their findings, this Fourth Session of the World Congress now formally bestows upon Professor Yi the title “International Master” of the “Preeminently Distinguished” literary rank, or “Preeminent Distinguished International Master” in full. Professor Yi is to be presented with the “Preeminent Distinguished International Master” certificate, authorized by the Congress representatives from around the world. Also to be presented to Professor Yi are the crown, robe and inscribed gold medallion of the “Preeminent Distinguished International Master.” This recognition of Professor Yi was formally announced to the world in Hungary; World Congress representative are being dispatched to apprise the People’s Republic of China government and relevant organizations to this effect in writing. A congratulatory awards ceremony will ensue in Sichuan Province, at which time the honor as the world’s only “Preeminent Distinguished International Master” is to be awarded to Professor Yi.
The World Poets and Culture Congress.
September 15, 1994
"Preeminent Distinguished International Master Certificate"
The Crown, Robe and Inscribed Gold Medallion of the "Preeminent Distinguished International Master"
Resolution of Title and Rank Assessment
Certificate and Signatures
Former President of the International Olympic Committee, Juan Antonio Samaranch, signs the "Distinguished International Master Certificate"
Some of the pictures of representatives of the World Poets and Culture Congress from various continents signing the "Distinguished International Master Certificate"
In the same year Professor Yi Yungao (H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha) received the "Distinguished International Master Certificate," the museum honoring him was opened by the central government of China in his hometown, Dayi, Sichuan. In the entire history of China, this was the first museum ever built by the government of China in honor of someone who is still alive. The Museum of Master Yi Yungao (Master Wan Ko Yee Museum) is a huge structure similar to an imperial palace and is divided into seven different sections.
