That, of course, is putting it simply, as only buddhists can do. The vajra cutter sutra is a discourse on the buddhist concept of emptiness, the wisdom gone beyond. About the diamond sutra a new translation web site unabridged v 1. Homage to the perfection of wisdom, the lovely, the holy. Find an englishlanguage printed copy or audio cd of the sutra in the foundation store. To see more of the diamond sutra please go to our award winning turning the pages. Like other works in the kangyur and tengyur collections its sanskrit title the vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is given to show that it.
Feb 27, 2020 the diamond sutra is one of the most important sutras in mahayana buddhism. The buddhist text known around the world as the diamond sutra although a more accurate translation of the sanskrit title might be, for instance, the vajra cutter sutra is a short mahayana sutra of the perfection of wisdom genre, which teaches the practice of the avoidance of abiding in extremes of mental attachment. The british library is part of the international dunhuang project, a groundbreaking collaboration which aims to make more than 100,000 manuscripts, paintings and artefacts from silk road sites available on the internet. Translated into a variety of languages over a broad geographic range, the diamond sutra is one of the most influential mahayana sutras in east asia, and it is particularly prominent within the chan or zen tradition, along with the h. November 07, 2001 diamond cutter sutra pt1 16k version diamond cutter sutra pt2 16k version diamond cutter sutra lung 16k version diamond cutter sutra pt1 32k version. It is one of the most profitable practices, because the root of all sufferings, yours and others, is the ignorance holding the i as truly existent, even though it is empty of that. The diamond sutra is the sutra on nonattachment or the perfection of wisdom. Jan 22, 2018 with regard to the diamond cutter sutra, his holiness mentioned that the former ganden throneholder, rizong rinpoche, had given it to him, although there is no explanatory transmission.
Honoring the diamond sutra wherever this sutra is honored and revered there is a sacred site enshrining the presence of the buddha or one of the buddhas most venerable disciples. The diamond sutra is one of the most important sutras in mahayana buddhism. Dec 19, 2010 heart, diamond and lankavatara sutras february 21, 2020 december 19, 2010 by lichtenberg the heart sutra is a member of the perfection of wisdom prajnaparamita class of mahayana buddhist literature, and along with the diamond sutra, is perhaps the most prominent representative of the genre. The diamond perfection of wisdom sutra chanted sung by kumuda. Bhagavan sravastyam viharati sma jetavanenathapindadasyaarame mahata bhiksusamghena sarddham ardhatrayodasabhir. The first translation of the diamond sutra into chinese was done sometime around the beginning of the fifth century by the venerated and prolific. A general explanation of the vajra prajna paramita sutra. Pakpa sherab kyi paroltu chinpa dorje chupa shejawa tekpa chenpoy do. The diamond cutter sutra level 1 of middleway philosophy madhyamika. In order to see the central problem of the spiritual life more clearly, it would be worth while to ponder over the mahayana classic, known as the diamond cutter or the diamond sutra. Vajra cutter sutra mp3 download this sutra is known as the vajra cutter sutra for its ability to cut off the afflicted obstructions and the subtle obstructions to omniscience, which are as difficult to destroy as the vajra. Day 1 of his holiness the dalai lamas two day teaching on the diamond cutter sutra from bodhgaya, bihar, india on january 2223, 2018. I studied this book on and off for 6 months and i will continue to come back to it as being definitive on the subject. Diamond sutra, first printed book on 11 may 868 ce history.
Printed copy of the diamond sutra the british library. With his customary dry wit and sharp eye he leads us on the crazy paving path through the diamond sutra a text guaranteed to turn your world upsidedown. I adopted a philosophy of the more you give the more you get. On the other hand, if anyone received and retained even only four lines of this discourse and. Heart, diamond and lankavatara sutras download pdf ebook.
Drawing on lessons he learned in the diamond business and years in buddhist monasteries, roach shows how taking care of others is. Mar 24, 2017 check out diamond cutter sutra by ix on amazon music. Nov 25, 2014 a copy of the diamond sutra, found among the dunhuang manuscripts in the early 20th century, is, in the words of the british library, the earliest complete survival of a dated printed book. This course is based upon the diamond cutter sutra vajrachedika by shakyamuni buddha, along with the only known native tibetan commentary, by chone lama drakpa shedrup 16751748. Vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is a mahayana sutra from the prajnaparamita sutras or perfection of wisdom genre. It is so valuable to lay practitioners because it gives profound and yet practical advice for conducting your daily life and also for helping others. Cutter 1 in the language of india, this teaching is called the in the language of tibet, it is called the in the english language, it is called arya vajra chedaka nama prajnya paramita mahayana sutra. Access the fpmt website for the latest translations in many languages, a special dedication written by lama zopa rinpoche, and rinpoches teaching on the benefits of reciting this.
Vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is a mahayana buddhist sutra from the prajnaparamita, or perfection of wisdom genre, and emphasizes the practice of nonabiding and nonattachment. His holiness the dalai lamas two day teaching on the diamond cutter sutra from bodhgaya, bihar, india on january 2223, 2018. Lama zopa rinpoche advises students to recite the dedication prayer by mipham rinpoche, available below, after reciting or reading the vajra cutter sutra. Diamond sutra, sanskrit vajraccedikasutra diamond cutter sutra, brief and very popular mahayana buddhist text widely used in east asia and perhaps the best known of the 18 smaller wisdom texts that together with their commentaries are known as the prajnaparamita perfection of wisdom. Your music, tv shows, movies, podcasts, and audiobooks will transfer automatically to the apple music, apple tv, apple podcasts, and apple books apps where youll still have access to your favorite itunes features, including purchases, rentals, and imports. It is an important buddhist text that has a long and profound history. I know, this ideal is prevalent in every religion but somehow it came across differently from the writer. This mobile application allows you to read the diamond sutra in a convenient and accessible form with audio reciting. Five things to know about the diamond sutra, the worlds. The vajra cutter sutra also known as diamond cutter sutra or diamond sutra is one of most wellknown sutras of mahayana buddhism. Furthermore, subhuti, any plot of land on which this sutra is proclaimed, even if only one gatha of four lines, will be a land where gods, men, and asuras will come to make offerings just as they make offerings to a stupa of the buddha. May 12, 2016 diamond sutra, first printed book on 11 may 868 ce may 12, 2016 diamond sutra sanskrit. Check out diamond cutter sutra by ix on amazon music. Jun 25, 2015 this translation of the diamond that cuts through illusion, sometimes known simply as the diamond sutra, has been prepared by thich nhat hanh from the vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra in sanskrit, and the chinese taisho revised tripitaka, no.
His holiness speaks in tibetan with an english translation. The vajrachedika diamond cutter is a small sanskrit text belonging to the mahaprajnaparamita perfection of transcendental wisdom. The heart sutra, the heart of the perfection of wisdom sutra ebook. Known also as the vajra cutter, a discourse on the wisdom gone beyond, it is a succinct text explaining the ultimate view of reality. Atrendtowardshortversions,whichincludestheheartand diamondsutras,occursinthefourthcenturyce. Atrendtowardshortversions,whichincludes the heartand diamondsutras,occursinthefourthcenturyce. The opening gatha was composed by thich nhat hanh to precede the translation. Diamond sutra a new translation of the classic buddhist text. Along with the heart sutra, the diamond cutter sutra is one of most wellknown prajnaparimita scriptures in the mahayana. May 11, 2016 the diamond sutra, a sanskrit text translated into chinese, was one of 40,000 scrolls and documents hidden in the cave of a thousand buddhas, a secret library sealed up around the year 1,000.
Jan 22, 2018 day 1 of his holiness the dalai lamas two day teaching on the diamond cutter sutra from bodhgaya, bihar, india on january 2223, 2018. Furthermore, according to the buddhas own words in the sutra. The diamond cutter sutra also known as the diamond sutra or the vajra cutter sutra is a discourse on the buddhist concept of emptiness or wisdom gone beyond. One morning, when the buddha was staying near shravasti in the jeta grove of anathapindikas estate, he and his company of twelve hundred and fifty monks went into the city to beg for their breakfast. Some very funny parts to this talk and some excellent evocations of rigorous dharma practice as part of the everyday business of life. Books network for new media, religion and digital culture. In addition to the actual text of the diamond sutra this web site provides a diamond sutra background page which explains the origins of the diamond sutra and information about how this new translation was done. The diamond sutra in sanskrit and english translated from the sanskrit by edward conze om namo bhagavatyai aryaprajnaparamitayai. And a diamond cutter starts with an unremarkable rock to form, well, a brilliant diamond implying the same can happen to you. To download an mp3 file directly to your hard disk, right click on a link below and use the command save target as.
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