Benefits of reciting the vajra cutter sutra the vajra cutter sutra is unbelievable. 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 is particularly. His holiness speaks in tibetan with an english translation available. A commentary by dzogchen master khenpo sodargye kindle edition by khenpo sodargye. The opening gatha was composed by thich nhat hanh to precede the translation. Bhagavan sravastyam viharati sma jetavanenathapindadasyaarame mahata bhiksusamghena sarddham ardhatrayodasabhir. 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.
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. It is so valuable to lay practitioners because it gives profound and yet practical. The sutra s title in sanskrit, vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra, could be very roughly translated as the diamond cutting perfection of wisdom 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. Watch dalai lamas diamond cutter sutra english translation on. It is also sometimes called the diamond cutter sutra, or the vajra sutra. Find an englishlanguage printed copy or audio cd of the sutra in the foundation store. 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. Check out diamond cutter sutra by ix on amazon music.
The diamond sutra in sanskrit and english translated from the. 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. Yet if i were to teach it, noone would understand, so i shall remain silent here in the forest. The vajra cutter sutra also known as diamond cutter sutra or diamond sutra is one of most wellknown sutras of mahayana buddhism. Jan 22, 2018 as he took up the text of the diamond cutter sutra, his holiness explained how after attaining enlightenment the buddha declared profound and peaceful, free from complexity, uncompounded luminosityi have found a nectarlike dharma. Subhuti, all the bodhisattvaheroes should discipline their thoughts as follows. This course is based upon the diamondcutter sutra vajrachedika by shakyamuni buddha. The diamond cutter sutra vajracchedikasutra is a brief but important work on the subject of the prajna paramita, the perfection of wisdom, which refers to a combination of compassion and the understanding that nothing occurs outside of ethical cause and effect. Day 2 of his holiness the dalai lamas two day teaching on the diamond cutter sutra from bodhgaya, bihar, india on january 2223, 2018. All living creatures of whatever class, born from eggs, from wombs, from moisture, or by transformation, whether with form or without form, whether in a state of thinking or exempt from thoughtnecessity, or wholly beyond all thought realmsall these. Other buddhist books offer you a path to happiness. 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. Thich nhat hanh says the title means the diamond that cuts through afflictions, ignorance, illusion, or delusion.
Homage to the perfection of wisdom, the lovely, the holy. Live webcasts of his holiness the dalai lamas two day teaching on the diamond cutter sutra from bodhgaya, bihar, india on january 2223, 2018. His holiness will speak in tibetan with an english translation available. Known also as the vajra cutter, a discourse on the wisdom gone beyond, it is a succinct text explaining the ultimate view of reality. 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. Diamond cutter sutra oral transmission and teachings. 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 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. 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.
The diamond cutter is a written record of a teaching given by the buddha over 2,500 years ago. Download the 9page public domain text heart, diamond and lankavatara sutras here. Vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is a mahayana sutra from the prajnaparamita sutras or perfection of wisdom genre. And this is clearly expressed by the buddhas himself in the diamond cutter sutra. Along with the heart sutra, the diamond cutter sutra is one of most wellknown prajnaparimita scriptures in the mahayana. The diamond cutter by geshe michael roach, lama christie. Feb 27, 2020 the diamond sutra is one of the most important sutras in mahayana buddhism. Diamond sutra a new translation of the classic buddhist text. Diamond sutra a new translation of the classic buddhist text diamond sutra. In this 18course series you will learn the same material taught in the great monasteries of india and tibet. An exalted sutra of the greater way on the perfection of wisdom, entitled the diamond cutter. Chapter 02 after a time a most venerable monk named subhuti, who was sitting in the congregation, rose from his seat.
Lama zopa rinpoche advises students to recite the dedication prayer by mipham rinpoche, available below, after reciting or reading the vajra cutter sutra. 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. Diamond cutter sutra english translation on livestream. Khenpo sodargye translates and provides commentary on the diamond cutter sutra, the oldest printed book in china, shedding light on the buddhas teachings on how to destroy attachment without being led astray. 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. 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. Arya vajra chedaka nama prajnya paramita mahayana sutra.
Perhaps ill be able to share some of it here when i do get round to reading it. Diamond cutter sutra translation from the daejang gyong research institute of haeinsa monastery, korea. Five things to know about the diamond sutra, the worlds. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Heart, diamond and lankavatara sutras download pdf ebook. May 05, 20 the diamond perfection of wisdom sutra chanted sung by kumuda. The diamond sutra is the worlds earliest dated printed book. The diamond cutter is the oldest dated book in the world that was printed, rather than being written out by hand. The essence of the diamond sutra is teaching the reader about dimensions of life beyond the first, second and third.
A general explanation of the vajra prajna paramita sutra by dhyana master. 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. We are delighted to announce that our precious spiritual director, lama zopa rinpoche has kindly offered to give the oral transmission for this profound sutra, which contains the essence of the teachings on the bodhisattva path to enlightenment. Geshe michael roach, one of the great teachers today of tibetan buddhism, has richly woven the diamond cutter in three layers. A general explanation of the vajra prajna paramita sutra. The vajra cutter sutra also known as diamond cutter sutra or diamond. The vajra cutter sutra is a discourse on the buddhist concept of emptiness, the wisdom gone beyond. Dec 19, 2010 this version also has includes the diamond and lekavatara sutra which you can find more indepth versions of here on the site. His holiness speaks in tibetan with an english translation. Pakpa sherab kyi paroltu chinpa dorje chupa shejawa tekpa chenpoy do. Vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is a mahayana buddhist sutra from the prajnaparamita sutras or perfection of wisdom genre. You will learn the essence of the six great books of. Vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is a mahayana buddhist.
It is one of the most profitable practices, because the root of all sufferings, yours and others, is the ignorance holding i as truly existent even though it is empty of that. Mp3 download recited by lama zopa rinpoche through the foundation store. The vajrachedika diamond cutter is a small sanskrit text belonging to the mahaprajnaparamita perfection of transcendental wisdom. The diamond perfection of wisdom sutra chanted sung by kumuda. Today, im going to explain the diamond cutter sutra primarily for chinese students as i have done once before, his holiness announced. Some very funny parts to this talk and some excellent evocations of rigorous dharma practice as part of the everyday business of life. 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. It is an important buddhist text that has a long and profound history. The diamond sutra in sanskrit and english translated from the sanskrit by edward conze om namo bhagavatyai aryaprajnaparamitayai.
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