Thich nhat hanh says the title means the diamond that cuts through afflictions, ignorance, illusion, or delusion. The diamondcutter 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. 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. 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. Jan 22, 2018 the heart sutra was recited in chinese. Pdf the diamond cutter download full pdf book download. 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.
Along with the heart sutra, the diamond cutter sutra is one of most wellknown prajnaparimita scriptures in the mahayana. Watch out too for an intriguing discussion of the sutra as. 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. Jun 28, 2016 the vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra has been translated from sanskrit into english variously as the diamond sutra, the diamond cutter sutra, the vajra sutra and the vajra cutter sutra. He had translated the yoga sutra from sanskrit and spoke of how yoga could lead to enlightenment. Dzongsar khyentse rinpoche and thurman have praised the teaching of vimalakirti.
Sometimes it happens that we live as it were, we dwell very much in the present. Their voices were perfect in diction and resonance, and versatile in speaking all languages. It means the sutra or the discourse on the transcendental wisdom that cuts like the thunderbolt, or cuts like the diamond. Lama zopa rinpoche advises students to recite the dedication prayer by mipham rinpoche, available below, after reciting or reading the vajra cutter sutra. A general explanation of the vajra prajna paramita sutra by dhyana master hsuan hua this translation has been prepared by the buddhist text translation society of the sinoamerican buddhist association, under the auspices of gold mountain dhyana monastery, 1731 15th street, san francisco. Diamond sutra home page links to individual chapters of the diamond sutra this is what i heard. The wise michael roach was an undercover buddhist monk who used a classic sutra from buddhism called the diamond cutter to build a diamond business. The henceforth classical, work on buddhism and the companies of the first american teacher of tibetan buddhismrereleased in a tenth edition, with case studies that highlight its principles in action around the world. Master kamalashilas meditations on the diamond cutter sutra, one of the most important teachings on emptiness, have not been widely taught in the last thousand years. His book about achieving business and personal success through generosity, the diamond cutter, has become a global bestseller in 20 languages. The vajra cutter sutra also known as diamond cutter sutra or diamond sutra is one of most wellknown sutras of mahayana buddhism. 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 vajra cutter sutra is a discourse on the buddhist concept of emptiness, the wisdom gone beyond.
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 a sanskrit word that means a religious teaching or sermon, in particular that of the buddha is commonly regarded as one of the most revered. A unique opportunity to delve deeply into rarely taught meditations on emptiness. Some very funny parts to this talk and some excellent evocations of rigorous dharma practice as part of the everyday business of life. So we can now understand the meaning of the full title of the diamond sutra, the vajracheddikaprajnaparamita sutra. The sutra s title in sanskrit, vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra, could be very roughly translated as the diamond cutting perfection of wisdom sutra. The yoga sutra of master patanjali patanjala yoga sutram a sutra is a short book which tells us the very crux of something ideas tied tight together, with a stitch of thread. It is an important buddhist text that has a long and profound history.
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. 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. Khen rinpoche jangchup choeden abbot of gaden shartse monastery the diamond cutter sutra essence mantra one who recites this essence mantra one time is said. Its difficult for those us living in todays mundane world to swallow the truth when we hear it, and the vimalakirti sutra contains a great deal about the very highest of high truths. This mobile application allows you to read the diamond sutra in a convenient and accessible form with audio reciting. I just want to make you aware of two recent articles about michael roach, one in rolling stone and one by scott carney in playboy. 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. 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. What goes around comes around in your business and your life. Geshe michael roach born december 17, 1952 is the first american to have been awarded the degree of geshe, or master of buddhism, after more than 20 years of study in tibetan monasteries. The diamond sutra in sanskrit and english translated from the.
The diamond perfection of wisdom sutra chanted sung by kumuda. Dedication prayer after reading the diamond cutter sutra translation and footnotes by lama thubten zopa rinpoche dedication verses in this world, with its devas, to the founder who, with the roaring sound of a snow lion, proclaimed the talk of dependently connected arising,i i respectfully prostrate. The diamond sutra in sanskrit and english translated from the sanskrit by edward conze om namo bhagavatyai aryaprajnaparamitayai. The authors writing style is the model of clarity and he is aware of the postmodern debate. To view an individual sutra, please scroll further down. This sutra appears in thich nhat hanh, chanting from the. The book is presented in three layersthe first is a translation of the diamond sutra, an ancient text of conversations between the buddha and his close disciple. Subhuti, bodhisattvas should persevere onepointedly in this instruction. Benefits of reciting the vajra cutter sutra the vajra cutter sutra is unbelievable. It is also sometimes called the diamond cutter sutra, or the vajra sutra. Diamond cutter sutra oral transmission and teachings. Homework, class two 1 give the short definition of the wish for enlightenment spoken by maitreya, the coming buddha.
Asrecordedinthepalicanon,thebuddhaandhisdisciplesl ivedinan. Homage to the perfection of wisdom, the lovely, the holy. 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. Dont imagine, though, that the nature of the highest truth is mystical or mythological, because it isnt. Vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is a mahayana buddhist sutra from the prajnaparamita sutras or perfection of wisdom genre. The secrets of chinese meditation pdf version of the complete book. The diamond cutter sutra or vajra cutter sutra is one of the texts within the prajnaparamita, or perfection of wisdom sutras. With a unique combination of ancient and contemporary tibetan buddhist wisdom, diamond cutter introduces readers to the empowerment of strategies for success in. Today, im going to explain the diamond cutter sutra primarily for chinese students as i have done once before, his holiness announced. Diamond sutra a new translation of the classic buddhist text.
An exalted sutra of the greater way on the perfection of wisdom, entitled the diamond cutter. Apr 22, 2017 from the exalted mahayana sutra on the wisdom gone beyond called the vajra cutter. Avatamsaka sutra the flower garland sutra practices and vows of the bodhisattva samantabhadra the first part of this document is an excerpt from one of the great buddhist sutras. Again in 2010, a student asked rinpoche for advice regarding safety as she was alone and in some dangerous situations. The diamond sutra is the worlds earliest dated printed book. Dci was named after one of the foundational books of asian philosophy, the diamond cutter sutra, which gives a profound and detailed description of the asian presentation of cause and effect. It was written about two thousand years ago, by master patanjali. Upon a time buddha sojourned in anathapindikas park by shravasti with a great company of bhikshus, even twelve hundred and fifty. Please read the profile section for the purpose of this website below is compilations of all the buddhist sutras from a to z. 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. The buddha on managing your business and your life. Dedication prayer after reading the diamond cutter sutra.
Arya vajra chedaka nama prajnya paramita mahayana sutra. Geshe michael roach, one of the great teachers today of tibetan buddhism, has richly woven the diamond cutter in three layers. 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. Download the diamond cutter ebook in epub, mobi and pdf format. Hence, he distilled the principles for application in the modern world and created an unprecedented success story.
Download the diamond cutter ebook in epub, mobi and pdf. The diamond cutter sutra provides a clear method for creating specific results or solving problems in any area of government, business or personal life. The diamond sutra is one of the most important sutras in mahayana buddhism. His teaching was the missing link in the writings on the yoga sutra, says morris. Well, subhuti, equally incalculable is the merit of the bodhisattva who practises charity without any attachment to appearances. Known also as the vajra cutter, a discourse on the wisdom gone beyond, it is a succinct text explaining the ultimate view of reality. The prajnaparamita is the body of sutras and commentaries representing the essence of the mahayana buddhism, particularly those related to the realization of the illusory nature of all phenomena. The vajracchedikaprajnaparamita sutra 27 june 2009 transcribed by. The opening gatha was composed by thich nhat hanh to precede the translation. Jan 07, 2018 the diamond sutra vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is one of the prajnaparamita perfection of wisdom sutras of mahayana buddhism.
To begin reading the diamond sutra just click here for the first page. Download the diamond cutter ebook in epub, mobi and. And this is clearly expressed by the buddhas himself in the diamond cutter sutra. Master kamalashila meditations on the diamond cutter sutra, part one arizona, 2016 a unique opportunity to delve deeply into rarely taught meditations on emptiness. His holiness speaks in tibetan with an english translation available. 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. A general explanation of the vajra prajna paramita sutra. 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. Book one begins below buddha shakyamuni preached it in heaven shortly after his attainment of buddhahood. And sometimes again we allow ourselves the luxury if you like of just floating back into the past, not to say drifting back into the. Pakpa sherab kyi paroltu chinpa dorje chupa shejawa tekpa chenpoy do. The diamond sutra vajracchedika prajnaparamita diamond cutting transcendent wisdom translated by paul harrison a shooting star, a clouding of the sight, a lamp, an illusion, a drop of dew, a bubble, a dream, a lightnings flash, a thunder cloudthis is the way one should see the conditioned.
A straight talk on the heart sutra by chan master han shan. Master kamalashilas meditations on the diamond cutter sutra, one of. And this book unfolds his entire diamond business story using the principles and strategies from the ancient text. As a star, a visual aberration, a lamp, an illusion, dew, a bubble, a dream, lightning, and a cloud. 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. Diamond cutter sutra translation from the daejang gyong research institute of haeinsa monastery, korea. 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. And cheddika means that which cuts, or it means a cutter. One day before noon, the bhagavan put on his patched robe and picked up his bowl and entered the. The diamond cutter sutra 1999, mongolia the knowledge base. The diamond cutter by geshe michael roach, lama christie. Vajra cutter sutra mp3 download 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.
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