The diamond sutra in sanskrit and english translated from the. Venerable sariputra was the student foremost in wisdom. Once the bhagavan was dwelling near shravasti at anathapindada garden in jeta forest together with the full assembly of 1250 bhikshus and a great many fearless bodhisattvas. Gold mountain sramana an tzu the 15th day o f the 7th lunar month the day of the buddhas rejoicing mahayana, 3002. This translation of the diamond that cuts through illusion, sometimes known simply as the diamond sutra, has been prepared by thich nhat. Having understood that the worlds true nature is mind, you display bodies of your own in harmony with the world. 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. This sutra appears in thich nhat hanh, chanting from the heart. Some very funny parts to this talk and some excellent evocations of rigorous dharma practice as part of the everyday business of life.
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. Tibetan version of the heart sutra english from dharmaweb thus have i heard at one time. I own a number of copies of the diamond sutra but this is my favourite. May 11, 2016 smart news keeping you current five things to know about the diamond sutra, the worlds oldest dated printed book printed over 1,100 years ago, a chinese copy of the diamond sutra at the british. Cheng kuan, 53rd generation acharya of the shingon sect. The sutra of huineng aka the platform sutra is the first sutra obviously composed by chinese for chinese. This combination of the burton translation of the lotus sutra, and the commentaries of rev.
Transforming the way we perceive the world by mu soenq gick here for the reluctant messenger host site the diamond sutra the walled city of dunhuang shachou was an outpost on the northwestern frontier, whose. Vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is a mahayana buddhist. This excellent second edition of the diamond prajnaparamita sutra contains both the english and chinese text as well as annotations. A general explanation of the vajra praja paramita satra. Diamond sutra a new translation of the classic buddhist text. Smart news keeping you current five things to know about the diamond sutra, the worlds oldest dated printed book printed over 1,100 years ago, a. At that time the lord was composed in the concentration on the course of dharmas called profound illumination. The lotus sutra translated by burton watson including rev. In english, shortened forms such as diamond sutra and vajra sutra are common. Opening the way for the enlightenment of all people t.
Download the buddhist text the diamon sutra here as pdf ebook. This satra says, one should produce a heart without dwelling. Vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is a mahayana sutra from the prajnaparamita sutras or perfection of wisdom genre. Red pines translation of the heart sutra is an excellent guide for studying the sutra. The avatamsaka sutra also highlights the visionary and mystical power of attaining the spiritual wisdom which sees the nature of the world. Y the sixth patriarch, the great master hui, heard that sentence and awakened to the way. The diamond sutra is the worlds earliest dated printed book. To help english readers interested in learning more about mahayana buddhism, here is a collection of links leading to english translations of mahayana buddhist sutras. The work, which offers meditations on illusion and perception, was originally written in sanskrit and first translated into chinese in 402 a. The diamond sutra a general explanation of the vajra the diamond sutra, along with the heart sutra, are among the most popular works of the prajnaparamita group of sutra.
However, before his departure from the heavenly realms, the bodhisattva delivers one final teaching to the gods chap. The diamond sutra 1 diamond sutra the full sanskrit title of this text is the vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra the vajra prajna paramita sutra. In the english language, it is called arya vajra chedaka nama prajnya paramita mahayana sutra. One who can believe this sutra and put this teaching into practice will attain foremost wisdom.
It takes the form of a dialogue in the presence of a. An exalted sutra of the greater way on the perfection of wisdom, entitled the diamond cutter. Find an english language printed copy or audio cd of the sutra in the foundation store. 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. The principle of the true aspect of all phenomena, the lotus sutra. Prajnaparamita project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
The diamond sutra, along with the heart sutra also available translated by red pine, are arguably the two most popular works of the prajnaparamita group of sutras. Translation for diamond sutra in the free englishchinese dictionary and many other chinese translations. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. 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. Find an englishlanguage printed copy or audio cd of the sutra in the. On the advent of the first publi cation of this english translation of a general explanation of the vajra sutra, i have judiciously added these few words of preface. The buddha said this sutra may be known as the diamond that cuts through illusion. With him there was a community of 1,250 venerable monks and.
The diamond sutra is one of the eminent scriptures of the mahayana tradition, espousing emptiness as a. 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. Its also the key textual moment when we see chan aka zen buddhism emerge as the primary form of buddhist religious expression in china. Shokai kanai, was my idea of making the actual sutra more readable and understandable. Jun 15, 2017 a second recitation of the translation of the diamond sutra vajracchedikaprajnaparamita sutra by upasaka lu kuan yu charles luk, which has been published, along with commentary by 16th. With this in mind, i am wondering for people who are experienced with mahayana sutras who can tell me which translations will be better to start with for the diamond sutra, which translations might be a blind alley despite seeming wellwritten many exist for suttas, which ones prove to be worthy of careful attention, and so on. The diamond sutra is one of the eminent scriptures of the mahayana tradition, espousing emptiness as a critical aspect of the mahayana worldview. On the english translation of a general explanation of the vajra praja paramita satra this satra says, one should produce a heart without dwelling anywhere. Indeed they are among the most popular sutras within the mahayana cannon as a whole. The vajra cutter sutra also known as diamond cutter sutra or diamond sutra is one of most wellknown sutras of mahayana buddhism. Pakpa sherab kyi paroltu chinpa dorje chupa shejawa tekpa chenpoy do. Like many buddhist sutras, the diamond sutra begins with the famous phrase, thus have i heard.
Diamond 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. The diamond sutra in sanskrit and english translated from the sanskrit by edward conze om namo bhagavatyai aryaprajnaparamitayai. At one time the buddha was staying in the jeta grove, near the city of sravasti. Meditation on the prajnaparamita sutra isbn 0835606899 quest selected verses from the prajnaparamita in 8000 lines 1993 r. Oct 05, 2015 the diamond sutra the diamond that cuts through illusion a new translation in english by alex johnson read by chris johnys. A second recitation of the translation of the diamond sutra vajracchedikaprajnaparamita sutra by upasaka lu kuan yu charles luk, which has been published, along with commentary by 16th. A landmark publication when it first appeared in 1958, buddhist wisdom offered western readers a unique combination of both the diamond sutra one of the cornerstone texts of mahayana buddhism and the heart sutra, perhaps the most important of all buddhist texts, in a single authoritative volume.
Sutra unfolds at eagle peak, where countless listeners gather to hear the buddha preach important principles and teachings. The diamond sutra vajracchedikaprajnaparamitasutra has maintained a high degree of popularity in the mahayana buddhist tradition for over a millenium, especially in east asia, and most importantly within the east asian meditation chanseonzenthien school, where it has been recited, taught, and commented on extensively up to the present day. The diamond sutra by sangharakshita 1969 if one does not want to get caught in the grip of reality, one should leave this great text alone. Five things to know about the diamond sutra, the worlds. The lord was dwelling at rajagriha, on vulturepeak mountain, together with a great host of monks and a great host of bodhisattvas. I find that the translation by itself is sometimes difficult to read in context, and the. He provides solid background material and then moves into the sutra, line by line, quoting from various authors over the centuries, and adding a few of his own comments. The diamond sutra in sanskrit and english translated from.
A guide to the topic of emptiness from a tibetan buddhist perspective, with english translation of the heart sutra 2009 lex hixon. This pdf file may be printed and distributed according to the terms of use. Tibetan lhasa zhol printing translated into english by. Surely, subhuti, in the future, in the final epoch, in the final period, in the final five hundred years of the dharmaending age, there will be fearless bodhisattvas who are capable, virtuous, and wise who give birth to a perception of. The sutra reads more like a story than scripture, and for this reason alone its a fun read. Homage to the perfection of wisdom, the lovely, the holy. With him there was a community of 1,250 venerable monks and devoted disciples. The diamond sutra and the sutra of huineng by huineng. The diamond sutra project gutenberg selfpublishing. Opening the way for the enlightenment of all people. It is an important buddhist text that has a long and profound history. 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.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Buddhistdoor global your doorway to the world of buddhism. One day before noon, the bhagavan put on his patched robe and picked up his bowl and entered the. The opening gatha was composed by thich nhat hanh to precede the translation. The diamond sutra the diamond that cuts through illusion a new translation in english by alex johnson read by chris johnys.
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