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 | | Diamond Sutra and the Sutra of Hui-neng (Shambhala Classics) by W.Y. Evans-Wentz (Foreword), Christmas Humphreys (Foreword), Wong Mou-Lam (Translator), A F Price (Translator) ISBN-10: 9781590301371 ISBN-10: 1-59030-137-4 ISBN-13: 9781590301371 ISBN-13: 978-1-59030-137-1 Paperback 2005-11-08 Shambhala Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description The Diamond Sutra, composed in India in the fourth century CE, is one of the most treasured works of Buddhist literature and is the oldest existing printed book in the world. It is known as the Diamond Sutra because its teachings are said to be like diamonds that cut away all dualistic thought, releasing one from the attachment to objects and bringing one to the further shore of enlightenment. The format of this important sutra is presented as a conversation between the Buddha and one of his disciples. The Sutra of Hui-neng, also known as the Platform Sutra, contains the autobiography of a pivotal figure in Zen history and some of the most profound passages of Zen literature. Hui-neng (638–713) was the sixth patriarch of Zen in China, but is often regarded as the true father of the Zen tradition. He was a poor, illiterate woodcutter who is said to have attained enlightenment upon hearing a recitation of the Diamond Sutra. Together, these two scriptures present the central teaching of the Zen Buddhist tradition and are essential reading for all students of Buddhism. | ||
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My point of view As one of buddhists,It was a good chance to get to know this book. To my viewpoint, It consists of two parts. The first part deals with the teaching of buddha, the Gautama Siddhartha. The second one talks about the lessons of a Zen master,the Hui-neng in China. To the best of my knowledge, It wasn't as easy as I thought when it comes to understanding this book. In terms of the first section, In order to have a better understanding , A detailed comment should be added to it. In that way, it could get the exact message across to those with no general knowledge of buddhism. For my part, It wasn't difficult to get the message of the second part. Because I know a little bit about the stroy of the chinese zen master Hui-neng. However, To those,in particular westerners,who have no information of the zen school in china would be confused and hard to follow the book.Thus, it's quite necessary to approach the book in an efficient and straightforward way. The way I see it, The writter of this book should go to the trouble to bridge a gap in between the doctrine of zen school and the mind-set of readers. | ||
The diamond sutra and the sutra of hui-neng The book was definitely not in passable condition. There are written notes on most pages. There are also highlighted areas all over the book. | ||
good but not exactly what I thought It wasn't the translation I was hoping for ( mistake on my part) but I found it to be good enough for my purposes. | ||
A very simple translation- a very profound teaching The Diamond sutra is considered as one of the profound teachings in the Mahayana tradition. Along side with the Lotus sutra, the heart sutra and the platform sutra, the Diamond is considered as main work that describes the philosophy of emptiness ( Shunyata ). It is , as well, accepted as one of the main texts for the Zen schools of China , Korea and Japan. One will not find in here any captivating stories about super natural powers or some MERIT to be gained , but the simple explanations of the Buddha to his disciple Sabuthi about the "true nature" of all beings. You can read each chapter at a time or rush through the text in one hour, in any way- every time you'll read it the deeper your understanding will become. It is a very simple teaching it a very deep one... | ||
Essence of Buddhism Excellent foreword by Joe Miller not mentioned in information. These sutras give you the essence of Buddhism not the trappings. Essential for someone wanting to know the real thing. If you find the meaning of these sutras you are on your way to nowhere with nothing | ||