On April 3, 2008, a solemn and dignified book-launching ceremony was held at the Library of Congress of the United States; on occasion of the first release of a fact-recording book entitled H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, jointly published by the World Buddhism Publishing LLC and the World Dharma Voice, Inc. At the same time, the book was formally accepted into the collection of the Library of Congress of the United States. From then on, people came to know that the widely respected Master Wan Ko Yee, the one who has been recognized and corroborated through official written documents issued by top leaders, regent dharma kings, and great rinpoches of major Buddhist sects throughout the world; actually, is the third incarnation of Dorje Chang Buddha, the primordial Buddha. Ever since, people address the Buddha by the name Dorje Chang Buddha III. This is similar to the precedent regarding the name of Sakyamuni Buddha—before Sakyamuni Buddha attained Buddhahood, His name was Prince Siddhartha Gotama. Once Prince Siddhartha Gotama attained Buddhahood, He was thereafter addressed as “Namo Sakyamuni Buddha.”
On December 12, 2012, in the Senate Resolution No. 614 of the United States Congress, the title “His Holiness” was officially used with the name Dorje Chang Buddha III; the Buddha was addressed as “H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III.” Since then, the title H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III was definitively affirmed.
“Dorje Chang Buddha III” is a statutory name; used in all official documents issued by the United States Government; such as passport, identity card, and social security documents. The previous name “Wan Ko Yee” is no longer valid, with no legal-binding effect, and no longer recognized by governments. “Dorje Chang Buddha III” is the only name in use.
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The Asian Times
Two separate government entities have separately proclaimed March 8th as
Master Wan Ko Yee Day
SAN FRANCISCO - On this day, March 8, 2000, we do not know where Master Wan Ko
Yee 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 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 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 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 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 day.
Master Wan Ko Yee, an accomplished artist, philosopher and scientist was awarded by Governor Gray Davis proclaiming March 8, 2000 as “Master Wan Ko Yee Day".
