I think this was the first ever Exam for Lifting the Pestle onto the Platform held at Holy Miracles Temple, USA. The weights were weighed on-site for around a hundred people to witness. Later, a 20 million USD prize was announced for whoever can lift what H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III can lift and a 5 million USD prize for beating the nearly to 90-year-old Kaichu Jiaozun. However, little has been mentioned in the news about Ven. Denma Tsemang lifting 230lbs with one hand for 8 seconds.
Ven. Tsemang gave a speech in June 21, 2008, when the H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III treasure book became available to the public:
