(This is a traditional Chinese edition.) The Diamond Sutra is the most important teaching from the Buddha, who stated that all Buddhism sutras were originated from the Diamond Sutra. This book is YeShell's explanation of the Diamond Sutra in very easy Chinese language which general Chinese speakers can understand easily.
In The Diamond Sutra in Chinese Culture, Venerable Yong You examines the varied history of the Diamond Sutra and its profound effect upon Chinese Buddhism, as well as its wide-ranging impact on Chinese religion, culture, art, literature, folklore, and technology. Beginning from the introduction of the Diamond Sutra in China until the Song dynasty, Venerable Yong You delves deeply into the Dunhuang collections, comprised of the oldest Chinese Buddhist manuscripts in the world, to offer insightful new research and a compelling perspective on the influence of this very important text.
A masterful translation of the Diamond Sutra—with insightful commentary and helpful historical information for parsing this essential Zen Buddhist scripture Zen Buddhism is often said to be a practice of mind–to–mind transmission without reliance on texts—in fact, some great teachers forbid their students to read or write. But Buddhism has also inspired some of the greatest philosophical writings of any religion, and two such works lie at the center of Zen: The Heart Sutra, which monks recite all over the world, and The Diamond Sutra, said to contain answers to all questions of delusion and dualism. This is the Buddhist teaching on the perfection of wisdom and cuts through all obstacles on the path of practice. As Red Pine explains: The Diamond Sutra may look like a book, but it’s really the body of the Buddha. It’s also your body, my body, all possible bodies. But it’s a body with nothing inside and nothing outside. It doesn’t exist in space or time. Nor is it a construct of the mind. It’s no mind. And yet because it’s no mind, it has room for compassion. This book is the offering of no mind, born of compassion for all suffering beings. Of all the sutras that teach this teaching, this is the diamond.
The Diamond Sutra" is a profound Buddhist scripture that captures an in-depth dialogue between Buddha and his disciple Subhuti in an ancient Indian garden. The scripture unfolds with the question, "How should a bodhisattva abide, and how should he subdue his mind?" and delves into one of Buddhism's core teachings: emptiness. In essence, emptiness signifies that all phenomena arise from interdependent causes and conditions, devoid of inherent self-nature. This concept inspires us in how we perceive and relate to the world, guiding us to let go of attachments. Buddhism asserts that attachment is the root of suffering, as our misconceptions and strong attachments to things often lead to dissatisfaction and pain.The significance of the "Diamond Sutra" lies in its teachings on understanding and practicing the wisdom of emptiness. By comprehending emptiness, we can perceive the true nature of things, transcend attachments, and attain inner peace and serenity. This holds profound meaning for every ordinary person, as it provides wisdom to navigate life's challenges and difficulties. Through the teachings of the "Diamond Sutra," we can better cope with stress, anxiety, and life's uncertainties, leading to a more fulfilling and tranquil life.
In Diamond Sutra Narratives, Chiew Hui Ho explores Diamond Sutra devotion and its impact on medieval Chinese religiosity, uncovering the complex social history of Tang lay Buddhism through the laity’s production of parasutraic narratives and texts.
The Diamond Sutra is the one that has been widely circulated and has the most translated versions and commentaries in Chinese. Among them, the translation of the Diamond Sutra by Master Kumarajiva is the most widely circulated of all translations.The Diamond Sutra presents the Buddhist wisdom of emptiness in the form of a dialogue between the Buddha and his disciple Subhuti in the Jetavana Garden of ancient India. The root cause of our suffering is that we do not see things as they are, as emptiness. If we can see, understand, and practice emptiness in our lives, then we will have a life free of worry, no matter what our fate might be.Buddhism believes that everything that we are aware of, including our thoughts, is conditioned. When the conditions disappear, the things also disappear.The Buddhist criterion of real existence is that the existence of this fixation must be unconditionally arising, and that this thing cannot change in any way. According to this criterion, all things in the universe, including ourselves, do not exist in the ultimate level, but are only temporary phenomena that arise conditionally. Therefore, all phenomena are not truly existing, but exist only at a relative level. When we have something in our mind that we cannot let go, we have to remind ourselves of the Buddhist theory of emptiness and learn to let go. It is not worth it to worry about something that is not real, does not truly exist. In this way, we can live happier and more freely. The Buddhist theory of emptiness lays the foundation for the theory behind letting go.