The Diamond Sutra (Unabridged): optional
feb 2024 · Slingshot Books LLC · Letto da Gregory Moffitt, Gary Eiben, Eugene Valles e Sally Johnson
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The Diamond Sutra, also known as the ‘Diamond Cutter Sutra’ or ‘Vajracchedika Prajnaparamita Sutra,’ is a remarkable Buddhist text and is considered the world's oldest printed book. It holds immense historical, religious, and cultural significance. In the words of the British Library, it's “the earliest dated printed book.” Originally written in Sanskrit, The Diamond Sutra was discovered in 1900 within "The Cave of a Thousand Buddhas," a hidden library in Dunhuang, China. The Sutra is a record of the dialogues between the Buddha and Subhuti, his devoted disciple. Their discussions delve into foundational Buddhist doctrines like "emptiness" and "nirvana". The work's major thesis is that "wisdom", akin to a diamond, empowers practitioners to see the genuine essence of reality and free themselves from suffering.
The Diamond Sutra, also known as the ‘Diamond Cutter Sutra’ or ‘Vajracchedika Prajnaparamita Sutra,’ is a remarkable Buddhist text and is considered the world's oldest printed book. It holds immense historical, religious, and cultural significance. In the words of the British Library, it's “the e...
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