Dragon-Fish Stand Upright to Pay Respect to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

Dragon-Fish Stand Upright to Pay Respect to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

Dragon-Fish Stand Upright to Pay Respect to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

Dragon-Fish Stand Straight Up on the Surface of the Water and Pay Respect to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III by Bowing to His Holiness

On November 6, 1999, I was very fortunate to have been able to accompany H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Wan Ko Yeshe Norbu to Puttamonton, Thailand. I went there together with Professor Yu-Hua Wang, who holds a doctorate degree in Buddhism Dharma Philosophy from the American League of Colleges and Universities, which is composed of 83 colleges and universities in the United States and around the world, and who also holds a Ph.D. degree from Manning University in England. Other people who went on that trip with us included H.E. Denma Tsemang II, Venerable Dachu II Hengsheng Rinpoche and Luoben Songzan. There were more than thirty of us all together.

After we prostrated before the holy image of Sakyamuni Buddha, we walked to a bodhi tree beside a lake under which H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III sat. Perceiving that the karmic conditions were special, Venerable Dachu II Hengsheng Rinpoche knelt on the ground, put his palms together in respect, and respectfully beseeched H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III to give a discourse on how an Arhat can realize the state of a Bodhisattva, how a Bodhisattva can ascend to the supreme and complete enlightenment of a Buddha, and why a Buddha has to rely on saving living beings to become a Buddha.

Dragon-Fish Stand Straight Up on the Surface of the Water and Pay Respect to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III by Bowing to His Holiness

At this time, many types of birds flew over to us from all directions and perched themselves on that tree. Various types of wild fish in the lake beside H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III swam over to us. Two wild dogs also made their way into the middle of that group of people in front of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III’s seat. It was extremely marvelous.

Right when H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III was expounding the highest wondrous dharma, waves suddenly surged from the quiet waters of the lake. There was a loud sound. A black dragon transformed itself into a large black and gold fish. That fish emerged vertically from the water and stood erect on its tail on the surface of the water. It resembled a dolphin performing on the water. It bowed its head toward H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III after each movement. At this time, a white fish and a black fish also did what that other large fish did, emerging from the water to pay their respects to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. This scene lasted about twenty seconds. Some fellow disciples took out their cameras and pressed down upon the shutter. They were able to capture that scene.

Nobody ever saw such an amazing spectacle before. They were lost in wonder over such an unrivaled sight. They knew that large fish was a dragon-spirit who transformed itself into a fish in order to receive the dharma and pay its respects to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. They must have been transformed dragon-spirits since no other type of fish has the ability to use its tail to stand vertically upon the surface of the water. Furthermore, two-thirds of the bodies of the fish were over the surface of the water, leaving only the one-third tail portion of their bodies below the surface of the water.

Still, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III smiled and said, “This is a response evoked by the Buddha-dharma. One should practice the Buddha- dharma with a heart of humility. Amazing feats are like dreams and illusions, like clouds and smoke that pass in an instant. One must not be attached to them. They are not worth mentioning.”

When great saints expound the wonderful dharma, humans and non- humans pay their respects. This is the result of the merit and realization of a Buddha!

A great holy and virtuous being said, “I have heard discourses on the Buddha-dharma given by H.H. Great Dharma King (refers to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Wan Ko Yeshe Norbu Holiest Tathagata). H.H. Great Dharma King (refers to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Wan Ko Yeshe Norbu Holiest Tathagata) is a Buddha!” Guru Padmasambhava highly praised this great holy and virtuous being and an emperor of China conferred upon him the title of Khutukhtu Dharma King.

The holy events described above are true occurrences that I personally saw at that scene. Later, many newspapers reported on these holy events. If there are false statements in what I have just stated, I am willing to receive the most severe karmic retribution. Those were real events. May the merit of this be dedicated to all living beings in the dharma realms.

Buddhist Disciple

Ciren Gyatso

(This is a complete translation of the Chinese text that follows originally written and signed by Ciren Gyatso.)

Dragon-Fish Stand Straight Up on the Surface of the Water and Pay Respect to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III by Bowing to His Holiness

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A Wild Squirrel Offered Avocadoes to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

A Wild Squirrel Offered Avocadoes to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

A Wild Squirrel Offered Avocadoes to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

In the afternoon of April 24th, 2000, disciple Long Zhi (H.E. Denma Tsemang II), and Juehai walked along the swimming pool with H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Wan Ko Yeshe Norbu Holiest Tathagata in the outer area of the mandala. H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III pointed to an avocado tree and said, “I want everyone to try the fruits.” So H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III told Long Zhi to get a fruit catcher. Long Zhi looked around and didn’t find one. H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III said, “We have to pick some avocados.” Right after H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III spoke these words, a brown squirrel came down from an old pine tree. H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III told everyone, “Don’t chase the squirrel away. It came to help.”

The squirrel climbed up the avocado tree and started looking for avocados. It started to use all of its skills by jumping from branch to branch, hanging upside down, and sometimes holding on to a branch with just one paw to locate the avocados. It was hard to see the green avocados amongst the very bushy green leaves. But the squirrel was able to distinguish them and delivered the avocados one by one. In less than ten minutes, the squirrel delivered six avocados. H.H. Buddha Master said that was enough. So Long Zhi told the squirrel: “Hey, squirrel, you have been working hard. Your offering has built up plenty of merit. It is enough.” The squirrel stopped and stayed on the branch. It looked at H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III with both paws held together. These six avocados were offerings to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III by the squirrel.

When H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III was about to leave, the squirrel did one prostration in front of the Buddha Master and slowly departed. Since then, the nuns who live at the holy mandala watch squirrels climbing on the avocado tree but never see the avocados being picked anymore as offerings.

Dragon fish stood up on the water to show their respect for His Holiness. Animals offered fruits to His Holiness. Cases like these can hardly be found among other dharma kings and eminent monks in history.

The story of the squirrel offering six avocados to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III recorded by Long Zhi and Juehai is totally true. If it is not true, we will be responsible for all resulting bad karma. If it is true, the merits will be dedicated to all living beings in the six realms of reincarnation. May they be able to listen to true Buddha-dharma from H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III.

                                                                                                                     Long Zhi

(This is a complete translation of the Chinese text that follows originally written and signed by Long Zhi.)

A Wild Squirrel Offered Avocadoes to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III
A Wild Squirrel Offered Avocadoes to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

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A Buddhist Disciple’s Near-Death Experience: All That Remained Was the Name of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

A Buddhist Disciple’s Near-Death Experience: All That Remained Was the Name of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

Facing Death and Awakening to the Holy Name of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

Facing Death and Awakening to the Holy Name of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

“Am I really going to die like this?”

At that moment, I felt as if I were rising from a cold, dark ocean or walking out of a long nightmare tunnel. The light before my eyes was so dazzling that it took me a while to recognize the blurred figures within it. Sitting beside me was my spouse, and standing there smiling was my daughter. As for myself—I was lying on a hospital bed.

A Buddhist Disciple’s Near-Death Experience All That Remained Was the Name of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

My mind was completely blank. It felt as if my memory had been wiped clean; nothing remained but confusion and a faint, awkward sense of unease. I anxiously searched through my thoughts but found only helplessness and fear— until a familiar melody began to echo clearly in my mind — the holy name of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, resonating like a chant from deep within my heart.

Gradually, my terrified heart began to calm. The holy name persisted—unyielding and unwavering—repeating again and again, washing over my pale and fragile memory. I thought to myself, This must be what people call a “near-death experience.”

My spouse and daughter helped piece together the fragments of my missing story.

A Buddhist Disciple’s Near-Death Experience All That Remained Was the Name of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

We live in Shandong. I had come to Shenzhen to help my daughter take care of her child. One day, without any warning, I suddenly collapsed in silence. My family rushed me to the hospital, where I was diagnosed with a cerebral hemorrhage. The surgery was completed successfully. Upon hearing the news, my spouse immediately flew from Shandong to Shenzhen.

They continued to fill in the missing pieces of my story:

I had just taken refuge in May 2016 to become a Buddhist disciple. However, before I could properly begin my Buddhist studies, I went to Shenzhen in June 2017 to help my daughter. Fellow practitioners in Shandong kindly connected me with disciples in Shenzhen and encouraged me not to give up my practice.

Listening to the Dharma Discourses of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

After arriving in Shenzhen, I actively reached out to my daughter’s neighbors, hoping to introduce them to Buddhism. My daughter and son-in-law supported me wholeheartedly; they even drove me and several neighbors to a Dharma center in Shenzhen to listen to the Dharma discourses of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. Because that place was quite far, a Dharma sister later introduced me to another practitioner’s home nearby where I could listen to the teachings. Though we hadn’t known each other before, we grew close through our shared faith—everyone cared deeply about my practice and my health.

The Power of the Holy Name of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

The Pope of Buddhism H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III
The Pope of Buddhism H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

When I regained consciousness, I couldn’t remember anything from before. Strangely, the only thing that remained clear and loud in my mind was the sacred name:

Namo Dorje Chang Buddha III.

In the same hospital ward, other patients with similar conditions were not as fortunate. Many were left partially paralyzed, unable to walk steadily or care for themselves. Life had become fragile—so easily shattered.

Phrases like “Life is impermanent” and “Like a dream, like an illusion” surfaced in my mind. I was deeply afraid that I, too, would become disabled and burden my family. But thankfully, although surgery had taken part of my memory, my mind remained clear enough to hold onto that one holy name:

Namo Dorje Chang Buddha III.

Like a beam of light, that name illuminated the dark and uncertain path ahead.

Miraculously Blessed by Buddha

That single remaining memory gave me unwavering faith. I believed the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas were blessing me, allowing me to survive and turn a great disaster into something small.

I felt truly blessed to have entered the Buddhist path and firmly believed that the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas would not abandon me. As long as I kept believing and continued to study diligently, I would recover—because I still had much to do. I wanted to help more people enter the Dharma and listen to the true teachings of the Tathāgata. Holding that faith in my heart, I kept reciting the only words I could still remember:
Namo Dorje Chang Buddha III — again and again, without pause. Then, a miracle happened. I gradually recovered. About twenty days later, the doctor told me I could be discharged from the hospital.

The doctor said that in all his years of medical practice, he had never seen such a recovery. Patients with my condition almost always had some form of disability—but I could walk freely, with no trace of impairment.

After returning home to Shandong, I could even ride an electric bike to attend Dharma listening sessions and play ball again. My memory of the Dharma I had learned before also came back, and I rejoined my wonderful spiritual family with deep gratitude.

A Buddhist Disciple’s Near-Death Experience All That Remained Was the Name of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

Awakening to Impermanence Through the Teachings of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

After going through this life-and-death experience, I truly understood the impermanence of life. Now, whenever I listen to the Dharma discourses on Impermanence from my Buddha Master, I feel their truth penetrate deep into my heart. Every compassionate teaching from the Buddha Master is like nectar—healing medicine that saves lives.

Fellow practitioners, when illness strikes, we can only accept our karma; no matter how anxious our loved ones may be, there is little they can do. Yet when our bodies are healthy, we often waste our precious time in confusion, unaware that the chain of impermanence could seize us at any moment.

Do not waste this rare and precious opportunity to encounter the true Dharma of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III!

Cherish your blessings, study the Dharma diligently, and cultivate sincerely.

Liberation from life and death is attainable in this very lifetime!

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How Empowerment from H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Transformed a Police Car Accident Into a Miracle of Protection

How Empowerment from H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Transformed a Police Car Accident Into a Miracle of Protection

How Empowerment from H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Transformed a Police Car Accident Into a Miracle of Protection

A Fateful Evening in Pleasanton

In the evening of May 31st, 2013, a police car struck a pedestrian in front of the Walmart store located in Pleasanton, California.

During the middle of May of that fateful year of 2013, my two daughters returned home from their perspective colleges from the East Coast for their summer vacation. On May 31st, after dinner, our family of four with spring in our step headed towards Walmart to buy watch battery. We left the Walmart store around 9 p.m. My two daughters and my husband, Yiao-Tee were walking three to four meters in front of me.

I was trailing behind also on the pedestrian walkway in front of Walmart. At that moment, a police vehicle pulled out of a parking spot. The policeman in that police car saw my two daughters walking pass in front of the police vehicle. The policeman focused his attention on my two daughters and lost track that he was operating a vehicle. At that time, the police did not notice me; when he finally acknowledged my existence, it was already too late to avoid hitting me.

The police vehicle struck me squarely and screams broke out from the surrounding crowd.

Blame and Shock at the Scene

When the police officer exited his patrol vehicle, he tried to put the blame on me. He accused me of walking directly in front of his patrol car and causing the accident. Yiao-Tee and both of my daughters immediately replied that I would never rush in front of the patrol car just to get hit. According to eyewitnesses, upon impact I was thrown about three feet into the air before landing on the ground.

On May 31st, after dinner, our family of four with spring in our step headed towards Walmart to buy watch battery. We left the Walmart store around 9 p.m. My two daughters and my husband, Yiao-Tee were walking three to four meters in front of me. I was trailing behind also on the pedestrian walkway in front of Walmart. At that moment, a police vehicle pulled out of a parking spot. The policeman in that police car saw my two daughters walking pass in front of the police vehicle. The policeman focused his attention on my two daughters and lost track that he was operating a vehicle. At that time, the police did not notice me; when he finally acknowledged my existence, it was already too late to avoid hitting me. The police vehicle struck me squarely and screams broke out from the surrounding crowd.

A Miracle in the Emergency Room

An ambulance rushed to the scene and hurriedly delivered me to the emergency room. After a thorough physical examination, the doctor and all the nurses resoundingly said it was a miracle. There was no injury to my bones or soft tissues, and they could not even find minor scrapes on my body. The only sign of injury was that my left thigh was slightly swollen with redness. I was treated with acupuncture and laser the next day and went to work as usual. This incident did not impact on my daily routine at all.

A Subtle Experience of Protection

How Empowerment from H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Transformed a Police Car Accident Into a Miracle of Protection

When I recall this event, I did not experience any sensation when I was struck. My mind was completely blank. But very subtly I felt someone was holding me then gently putting me on the ground. It was truly miraculous. One very noteworthy thing is that I always wear the Vajra Thread that my master gave me when I took Refuge.

Struggles With Responsibility and Insurance

Although physically I was absolutely fine, the subsequent development was more troubling. The police refused to accept fault for the accident and put the blame on the Walmart and the store’s failure to set up a pedestrian walkway. This was their attempt to push away the responsibility. The police refused to pay for the cost of ambulance and the medical costs which amounted to close to ten thousand dollars. Pursuing a legal recourse with the police is a long and tedious path. Fortunately, Walmart has a recording system that captured the entire event.

Reporting to My Master

I went to see my master and reported to my master this incident and how I was struck by a car yet suffered no injury at all.

Three months later, suddenly I received a call from the police’s insurance agent telling me that they will pay for all the expenses. From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely thank the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas’ for their protection and my master’s compassion and empowerment.

Renewed Devotion to Practice

Because of this karmic origination, we followed our master’s teaching with even more determined devotion. We listen to the Buddha Dharma of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and practice our cultivation diligently. Because of these efforts, every aspect of our life, from our career advancement, health and our children’s college application and acceptance processes has been smooth and free of obstacles. The Practice of Buddhist teaching has become a way of life for our family. We established our own Dharma Listening Center to reach and benefit more people in order for them to learn the Buddha dharma of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III as well.

Gratitude to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

The Pope of Buddhism H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III
The Pope of Buddhism H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

A heartfelt announcement from a humble cultivator: I will forever express my deepest gratitude to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III for edifying the most supreme and unparalleled authentic Buddha Dharma. I also want to thank the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas for watching over and protecting me. The law of cause and effect never errs. This car accident was the result of prior karmic causes, no doubt. But karma can be transformed when one has accumulated merits through learning True Buddha Dharma and diligent cultivation; thus, serious calamities can be minimized.

Lessons in Karma and Cause and Effect

This incident clearly demonstrated the principles of Buddha Dharma. Believe in the law of cause and effect, resolve in our cultivation, do good deeds and propagate the correct Buddha dharma, every bit of merit will bring you benefits, and you will definitely receive the Buddha’s blessing without hindrance.

By Guan Su Fong

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