The lankavatara sutra a mahayana text translated for the first time from the original sanskrit by daisetz teitaro suzuki contents preface xi introduction xiii chapter one. Usnisa vijaya dharani sutra purifying all evil paths uttara sutta uttara the devas son utthana sutta on vigilance v vagrakkhedika sutta the diamond cutter vajira sutta sister vajira vajjiya sutta about vajjiya vajrasamadhi sutra the diamond absorption sutra valahaka sutta thunderheads vammika sutta the simile of the ant hill. With a unique combination of ancient and contemporary wisdom from the tibetan buddhist tradition, the diamond cutter presents readers with empowering strategies for success in their work and personal lives. The diamond cutter explains the sutra to business people, and as such, it is a book about spacetime and how our actions refract and reverberate in a timespace continuum, in the context of business. I first got this book as part of a book exchange at a loa law of attraction meeting. The vajra cutter sutra also known as diamond cutter sutra or diamond sutra is one of most wellknown sutras of mahayana buddhism. Like other works in the kangyur and tengyur collections its sanskrit title the vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is given to show that it. As light is the characteristic mark of vajra, cutting is its function. The buddha said this sutra may be known as the diamond that cuts through illusion. 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. Ive read several buddhist books over the years, and i found this one to be the most insightful, and with the best explanation of how karma works. Diamond sutra a new translation of the classic buddhist text. Jewel platform sutra and commentary by tripitaka master hsuan hua, recently.
The point of entry for bodhisattvas, a commentary to the. The noble mahayana sutra on the wisdom gone beyond called the diamond cutter. The diamond cutter sutra pdf the diamond cutter sutra, pecha format pdf. Homage to the perfection of wisdom, the lovely, the holy.
Here are my notes for the diamond cutter by geshe michael roach. 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. Vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is a mahayana sutra from the prajnaparamita sutras or perfection of wisdom genre. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having full. Homework, class two 1 give the short definition of the wish for enlightenment spoken by maitreya, the coming buddha. I find this an excellent way to put the commentary together. Thus, listening to this blessed sutra recited in tibetan by lama zopa rinpoche is an opportunity to cut these afflictions that obstruct ones own enlightenment.
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. Pakpa sherab kyi paroltu chinpa dorje chupa shejawa tekpa chenpoy do. His holiness speaks in tibetan with an english translation. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Today, im going to explain the diamond cutter sutra primarily for chinese students as i have done once before, his holiness announced. Some english translators have tweaked the text a bit to emphasize the verses role as a summary or capping verse. In indian sanskrit language, arya vajracchedika nama prajnaparamita. The sutras title in sanskrit, vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra, could be very roughly translated as the diamondcutting perfection of wisdom sutra. The diamond cutter available for download and read online in other formats. Geshe michael roach, one of the great teachers today of tibetan buddhism, has richly woven the diamond cutter in three layers. 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. Rtf acip has recently been able to obtain what to our knowledge is the only native tibetan commentary on the diamond cutter sutra, which has played such a key role in asian philosophical life that the chinese translation, dated to ad, is the oldest complete printed book known in the world.
Rtf acip has recently been able to obtain what to our knowledge is the only native tibetan commentary on the diamondcutter sutra, which has played such a key role in asian philosophical life that the chinese translation, dated to ad, is the oldest complete printed book known in the world. The diamondcutter sutra level 1 of middleway philosophy madhyamika. The buddhist text translation society is primarily concerned with translating these works, and making the masters invaluable commentaries available to the world. Like many buddhist sutras, the diamond sutra begins with the famous phrase, thus have i heard.
The vajra prajna paramita sutra san francisco state university. He uncovered his right shoulder, placed his right knee on the ground, and as he joined his palms together he respectfully bowed and then addressed the buddha. The opening gatha was composed by thich nhat hanh to precede the translation. Day 2 of his holiness the dalai lamas two day teaching on the diamond cutter sutra from bodhgaya, bihar, india on january 2223, 2018. His holiness the dalai lamas two day teaching on the diamond cutter sutra from bodhgaya, bihar, india on january 2223, 2018. The diamond cutter by geshe michael roach, lama christie. The buddha on managing your business and your life the tibetan book of yoga the garden. In this brilliant new translation and commentary on the diamond sutraone of the sublime wisdom teachings of mahayana buddhismmu soeng integrates this ancient wisdom teaching with current scientific and psychological. The perfection of wisdom counterpoint, by red pine, the pen name of bill porter, an american who dropped out of his graduate studies in anthropology to become a buddhist scholar and the acclaimed translator. Jun 25, 2015 a commentary on the diamond sutra the diamond sutra offers the buddhas insights on dualism and illusion. 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 sutra. Jan 23, 2018 day 2 of his holiness the dalai lamas two day teaching on the diamond cutter sutra from bodhgaya, bihar, india on january 2223, 2018.
It means the sutra or the discourse on the transcendental wisdom that cuts like the thunderbolt, or cuts like the diamond. Some commentaries on the diamond sutra maintain that the sutra is. The diamond cutter download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The vajra cutter sutra is a discourse on the buddhist concept of emptiness, the wisdom gone beyond. Extensive commentary of the exalted vajra cutter wisdom. The commentary to the diamond cutter sutra that geshe michael is using for the basis of this teaching is by master kamalashila. Vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is a mahayana buddhist. It is an important buddhist text that has a long and profound history.
Chapter 02 after a time a most venerable monk named subhuti, who was sitting in the congregation, rose from his seat. Please check below for the audio and video of the teaching and the accompanying meditations. This course is based upon the diamondcutter sutra vajrachedika by shakyamuni buddha, along with the only known native tibetan commentary, by chone lama drakpa shedrup 16751748. Please read the profile section for the purpose of this website below is compilations of all the buddhist sutras from a to z. A unique opportunity to delve deeply into rarely taught meditations on emptiness. Lama zopa rinpoche advises students to recite the dedication prayer by mipham rinpoche, available below, after reciting or reading the vajra cutter sutra. Wisdom here is also modified by vajrachedika diamond cutting. Part iv a straight talk on the heart sutra by chan master han shan pp. Subhuti, those bodhisattvas who, when these words of the sutra are being taught, will find. The first is a translation of selections from the diamond sutra itself, an ancient text comprised of conversations between the buddha and his close disciple subhuti. 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. Master kamalashilas commentary to the diamond cutter sutra taipei, 2016 this is a 2 day teaching that geshe michael recently gave in taiwan on master kamalashilas commentary to the diamond cutter sutra. The diamond sutra translation and commentary by master hsuan huabtts but if you know how to observe yourself, you will discover your real nature, the primordial state, the state of guruyoga, and then all will become clear because you will have discovered everything. The second part is the diamond sutra in a translated text and commentary and finally there is an appendix which consists of the raw text of the diamond sutra.
In this brilliant new translation and commentary on the diamond sutraone of the sublime wisdom teachings of mahayana buddhismmu soeng integrates this ancient wisdom teaching with current scientific and. So we can now understand the meaning of the full title of the diamond sutra, the vajracheddikaprajnaparamitasutra. The diamond sutra in sanskrit and english translated from the sanskrit by edward conze om namo bhagavatyai aryaprajnaparamitayai. And cheddika means that which cuts, or it means a cutter. Diamond cutter sutra oral transmission and teachings. Gone beyond phags pa shes rab kyi pha rol tu phyin pa rdo rje gcod pai rgya cher grel pa, by. The diamond cutter sutra 1999, mongolia the knowledge base.
Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the diamond cutter, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. The gatha is found very near the end of the sutra, and it is sometimes interpreted as the summation or explanation of the preceding text. However, the word vajra used in the title is not explained as meaning diamond in either the sutra itself or the indian commentaries we have access to those of. 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. Along with the heart sutra, the diamond cutter sutra is one of most wellknown prajnaparimita scriptures in the mahayana. The diamondcutter sutra vajracchedikasutra is a brief but important work on the subject of. The diamond sutra has been rendered into english many times over the last 40odd years. One day before noon, the bhagavan put on his patched robe and picked up his bowl and entered the. Jun 25, 2019 the sutra s title in sanskrit, vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra, could be very roughly translated as the diamond cutting perfection of wisdom sutra.
It is also sometimes called the diamond cutter sutra, or the vajra sutra. Known also as the vajra cutter, a discourse on the wisdom gone beyond, it is a succinct text explaining the ultimate view of reality. Thus, listening to this blessed sutra recited in tibetan by lama zopa rinpoche is an opportunity to cut these afflictions that obstruct ones own. Pdf the diamond cutter download full pdf book download. I noticed a lot of buddhist philosophy and some loa associations.
It is important that whoever goes keeps golden light sutra and diamond cutter sutra actually on their body for protection meaning to print very small, wrap in a cloth and wear as a protection on the body. His clear and readable commentary traces the connections between these teachings and contemporary theories of quantum reality, explores the sutra within the. 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. The diamond cutter sutra level 1 of middleway philosophy madhyamika. The diamond cutter of doubts a commentary on the diamond sutra by chan master han shan. 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.
There are two famous commentaries to the diamond cutter sutra that were written in sanskrit in india. 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. The perfection of wisdom counterpoint, by red pine, the pen name of bill porter, an american who dropped out of his graduate studies in anthropology to become a buddhist scholar and the acclaimed translator of. In this brilliant new translation and commentary on the diamond sutraone of the sublime wisdom teachings of mahayana buddhismmu soeng integrates this ancient wisdom teaching with current scientific and psychological thought. The diamond sutra in sanskrit and english translated from. Thich nhat hanh says the title means the diamond that cuts through afflictions, ignorance, illusion, or delusion. Five things to know about the diamond sutra, the worlds.
Jan 22, 2018 the heart sutra was recited in chinese. Again in 2010, a student asked rinpoche for advice regarding safety as she was alone and in some dangerous situations. The text presents the complete translation of the sutra followed by a series of chapters which quote each section of the sutra in turn and provide commentary on it. To view an individual sutra, please scroll further down. 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. Upon a time buddha sojourned in anathapindikas park by shravasti with a great company of bhikshus, even twelve hundred and fifty.
No one is sure who wang jie was or why he had the diamond sutra printed. Apr 05, 2017 the diamond sutra has been rendered into english many times over the last 40odd years. He speaks of how to develop the insight, the diamond, that can cut through any obstacle on the road to enlightenment. A tape is first translated by a chief translator, a member of the primary translation committee. 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. Master kamalashilas meditations on the diamond cutter sutra, one of the most important teachings on emptiness. Atrendtowardshortversions,whichincludestheheartand diamondsutras,occursinthefourthcenturyce. The sutras full name is the diamond that cuts through. Wisdom here is also modified by vajrachedika diamondcutting. Herein contained is a commentary upon the diamond cutter sutra entitled sunlight to see the. 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. Geshela gives an intro to the diamond cutter sutra, teaches about emptiness, the 10 nonvirtues, how to keep a book, and gives a guided meditation on tara, the lady of liberation. Of the two texts containing this verse, the diamond sutra is by far the more widely read. Chinese appendix of persons, places and terms glossary of chinese and sanskrit names, terms and places, with dates.
Drawing on lessons he learned in the diamond business and years in buddhist monasteries, roach shows how taking care of others is. This sutra appears in thich nhat hanh, chanting from the. One of the best known commentaries is the exegesis on the diamond sutra by huineng, the. Bhagavan sravastyam viharati sma jetavanenathapindadasyaarame mahata bhiksusamghena sarddham ardhatrayodasabhir.
Apr 24, 2010 here are my notes for the diamond cutter by geshe michael roach. His holiness speaks in tibetan with an english translation available. Jun 22, 2016 a unique opportunity to delve deeply into rarely taught meditations on emptiness. The diamond sutra is the worlds earliest dated printed book.
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