When studying any sutra i find it very helpful to study at least 3 different translations with commentaries. The diamond sutra in sanskrit and english translated from the. A retranslation of the eighth chapter of the lankavatara sutra and commentary by william bagley introduction a retranslation is a revision of an earlier translation. Like many buddhist sutras, the diamond sutra begins with the famous phrase, thus have i heard.
Diamond cutter sutra 5 in the morning then the conqueror donned his monks robes and outer shawl, took up his sages bowl, and entered the great city of shravasti for requesting his meal. This sutra appears in thich nhat hanh, chanting from the. Thich nhat hanh says the title means the diamond that cuts through afflictions, ignorance, illusion, or delusion. 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. Apr 24, 2010 here are my notes for the diamond cutter by geshe michael roach. Diamond cutter sutra 3 in the language of india, this teaching is called the arya vajra chedaka nama prajnya paramita mahayana sutra. The diamond sutra is the worlds earliest dated printed book. I first got this book as part of a book exchange at a loa law of attraction meeting. Lama zopa rinpoche advises students to recite the dedication prayer by mipham rinpoche, available below, after reciting or reading the vajra cutter sutra. 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. The diamond cutter sutra level 1 of middleway philosophy madhyamika.
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. Its purpose is to lead advanced bodhisattvas to final selfrealization, that is, to be a tathagata see below. May 05, 20 the diamond perfection of wisdom sutra chanted sung by kumuda. 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. The diamond sutra three major aspects of the diamond sutra the sutra is a record of a dialogue between the buddha and one of the ten great disciples, subhuti, in front of 1,250 buddhas followers. The vajra cutter sutra is a discourse on the buddhist concept of emptiness, the wisdom gone beyond. Day 1 of his holiness the dalai lamas two day teaching on the diamond cutter sutra from bodhgaya, bihar, india on january 2223, 2018. At the age of three he was recognized as the reincarnation of the lawudo lama, who had lived nearby at lawudo, within sight of rinpoches. 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.
It was designed to be readable, understandable, and not overly laden with flowery language or titles and terms. The perfection of wisdom text that cuts through ignorance like a thunder bolt lightning. The diamond sutra is the 9 th section of that sutra. Five things to know about the diamond sutra, the worlds. Really does give one a broader perspective, and from there you can choose which one you would like to chant in english. Opening the way for the enlightenment of all people t. 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. 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 lankavatara sutra introduction the lankavatara sutra sutra on the descent to lanka is an unsystematic and partial overview of the one path teaching of mahayana buddhism.
Sutra, considered an introduction to the lotus sutra, shakyamuni says. Aug 02, 2009 the diamond sutra is one of the most historically important texts in the buddhist faith, in part because a copy of it is the oldest surviving dated printed book in the world 868 a. 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. Diamond cutter sutra oral transmission and teachings.
Diamond cutter sutra translation from the daejang gyong research institute of haeinsa monastery, korea. The diamond cutter of transcendental wisdom for it is the teaching that is hard and sharp like a diamond that cuts through misconception and delusion. In this sutra buddha is teaching his followers to cut off their doubts about this thunderbolt mind in order to realize it. The diamond sutra is one of the most important sutras in mahayana buddhism.
His holiness the dalai lamas two day teaching on the diamond cutter sutra from bodhgaya, bihar, india on january 2223, 2018. 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. Diamond sutra vajracchedika prajna paramita 4 then the buddha declared, nevertheless, subhuti, if someone studies our discourse and. Upon a time buddha sojourned in anathapindikas park by shravasti with a great company of bhikshus, even twelve hundred and fifty.
Clean with a jewellery polishing cloth to maintain shine. Furthermore, according to the buddhas own words in the sutra. In the language of tibet, it is called the pakpa sherab kyi parultu chinpa dorje chupa shejawa tekpa chenpoy do. The diamond sutra in sanskrit and english translated from.
Jan 22, 2018 day 1 of his holiness the dalai lamas two day teaching on the diamond cutter sutra from bodhgaya, bihar, india on january 2223, 2018. Diamond sutra a new translation of the classic buddhist text. Drawing on lessons he learned in the diamond business and years in buddhist. The diamond cutter sutra 1999, mongolia the knowledge base. Diamond cutter sutra lung 32k version july 24, 2001 diamond cutter sutra pt1 diamond cutter sutra pt2 diamond cutter sutra pt3. In the english language, it is called the diamond cutter, an exalted sutra of the greater way on the perfection of wisdom. The lankavatara sutra minnesota zen meditation center. But in these more than forty years, i have not yet revealed the truth the lotus sutra and its opening and closing sutras, p. This is a sacred object store inside a velvet pouch when not using. The oldest manuscripts date from the 5 th century of the western calendar.
Costbenefit evaluations of vaccination programmes lancet. Watch out too for an intriguing discussion of the sutra as. Sakyamuni buddha originally spoke the vajra sutra in india. The sutra s title in sanskrit, vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra, could be very roughly translated as the diamond cutting perfection of wisdom sutra. A retranslation of the eighth chapter of the lankavatara. It is an important buddhist text that has a long and profound history.
Also known by its sanskrit title vajracchedika, the diamond sutra posits that something is what it is only because of what it is not. Arya vajracchedika nama prajnaparamita mahayana sutra1. Along with the heart sutra, the diamond cutter sutra is one of most wellknown prajnaparimita scriptures in the mahayana. Drawing on lessons he learned in the diamond business and years in buddhist monasteries, roach shows how taking care of others is. 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. Here are my notes for the diamond cutter by geshe michael roach. Diamond cutter sutra prayer wheel feng shui megamall. The most important is the mahaprajnaparamita sutra, which means. The high master hsuan hua, professor of the tripitaka tripitakacarya and of the. Pakpa sherab kyi paroltu chinpa dorje chupa shejawa tekpa chenpoy do. Diamond sutra is short for the diamondcutter sutra, which is, in turn short for.
The buddha said this sutra may be known as the diamond that cuts through illusion. I studied this book on and off for 6 months and i will continue to come back to it as being definitive on the subject. The diamond sutra by red pine describing the indescribable by hsing yun. Honoring the diamond sutra wherever this sutra is honored and revered there is a sacred site enshrining the presence of the buddha or one of the buddhas most venerable disciples. 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. The exact date of the composition of the diamond sutra in sanskrit is uncertainarguments for the 2nd and 5th centuries have been made. 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. Jan 22, 2018 the diamond cutter sutra january 22, 2018 share bodhgaya, bihar, india when his holiness the dalai lama arrived at the kalachakra maidan this morning, he was greeted as usual by thousands of smiling faces and folded hands. Nov 18, 2002 the diamond sutra, along with the heart sutra also available translated by red pine, are arguably the two most popular works of the prajnaparamita group of sutras. The opening gatha was composed by thich nhat hanh to precede the translation. Vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is a mahayana sutra from the prajnaparamita sutras or perfection of wisdom genre.
Homage to the perfection of wisdom, the lovely, the holy. 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. Bhagavan sravastyam viharati sma jetavanenathapindadasyaarame mahata bhiksusamghena sarddham ardhatrayodasabhir. Benefits of reciting the vajra cutter sutra the vajra cutter sutra is unbelievable. I noticed a lot of buddhist philosophy and some loa associations. In indian sanskrit language, arya vajracchedika nama. It is sometimes made by comparing several translations and doing language studies on the meaning of key words and passages. Indeed they are among the most popular sutras within the mahayana cannon as a whole. 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. 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. Well, subhuti, equally incalculable is the merit of the bodhisattva who practises charity without any attachment to appearances. The diamond sutra is the sutra on nonattachment or the perfection of wisdom.
Known also as the vajra cutter, a discourse on the wisdom gone beyond, it is a succinct text explaining the ultimate view of reality. That, of course, is putting it simply, as only buddhists can do. The aim of this sutra is to reveal the buddhas thunderboltvajra mind. The diamond sutra, along with the heart sutra also available translated by red pine, are arguably the two most popular works of the prajnaparamita group of sutras. Subhuti, bodhisattvas should persevere onepointedly in this instruction. Subhuti was known to best understand the true meaning of emptiness.
The diamond cutter sutra essence mantra1 norbu choling centre. Diamond 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. The diamond sutra 1 diamond sutra the full sanskrit title of this text is the vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra the vajra prajna paramita sutra. In indian sanskrit language, arya vajracchedika nama prajnaparamita mahayana sutra in tibetan, phags pa shes rab kyi pha rol tu phyin pa rdo rje gcod pa zhes bya ba theg pa chen poi mdo in english, the noble mahayana sutra on the wisdom gone beyond called the diamond cutter i bow to all the buddhas and bodhisattvas. Contains the entire diamond cutter sutra within the prayer wheel. 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. The diamond perfection of wisdom sutra chanted sung by kumuda.
It is called diamond because vajra means both lightning and diamond. His holiness speaks in tibetan with an english translation available. The diamond sutra in sanskrit and english translated from the sanskrit by edward conze om namo bhagavatyai aryaprajnaparamitayai. His holiness speaks in tibetan with an english translation. A general explanation of the vajra prajna paramita sutra. Preaching the law in various different ways, i made use of the power of expedient means. On the other hand, if anyone received and retained even only four lines of this discourse and.
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. After collecting the food, he returned from the city and partook of it. One day before noon, the bhagavan put on his patched robe and picked up his bowl and entered the. In english, the noble mahayana sutra on the wisdom gone beyond called the diamond cutter. It is also sometimes called the diamond cutter sutra, or the vajra sutra. I own a number of copies of the diamond sutra but this is my favourite. 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. This new translation of the diamond sutra allows the reader to experience and comprehend this timeless buddhist text in a more contemporary language and style.
It is one of the most profitable practices, because the root of all sufferings, yours and others, is the ignorance holding i. The oldest known printed book is of course chinese the diamond sutra. It is so valuable to lay practitioners because it gives profound and yet practical. Pdf the diamond cutter download full pdf book download. Lama thubten zopa rinpoche rinpoche was born in thami, nepal, in 1946. When the buddha dharma was transmitted to china, the great patriarchs certified translations into chinese. And this is clearly expressed by the buddhas himself in the diamond cutter sutra. 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.
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. The diamond cutter sutra january 22, 2018 share bodhgaya, bihar, india when his holiness the dalai lama arrived at the kalachakra maidan this morning, he was greeted as usual by thousands of smiling faces and folded hands. Vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is a mahayana buddhist. 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. Some very funny parts to this talk and some excellent evocations of rigorous dharma practice as part of the everyday business of life. The diamondcutter sutra level 1 of middleway philosophy madhyamika. 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. It takes the form of a dialogue in the presence of a.
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