Some very funny parts to this talk and some excellent evocations of rigorous dharma practice as part of the everyday business of life. His holiness the dalai lamas two day teaching on the diamond cutter sutra from bodhgaya, bihar, india on january 2223, 2018. In this original video version, the voice is only one male reading. In the english language, it is called the diamond cutter, an exalted sutra of the greater way on the perfection of wisdom. Live webcasts of his holiness the dalai lamas two day teaching on the diamond cutter sutra from bodhgaya, bihar, india on january 2223, 2018. Mp3 download recited by lama zopa rinpoche through the foundation store. Bhagavan sravastyam viharati sma jetavanenathapindadasyaarame mahata bhiksusamghena sarddham ardhatrayodasabhir. 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. May 05, 20 the diamond perfection of wisdom sutra chanted sung by kumuda. In his book, he describes how he successfully applied this classic wisdom to his modern business and in the note, well take a look at some of my favorite big ideasincluding the fact that the. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. May 11, 2016 no one is sure who wang jie was or why he had the diamond sutra printed.
The diamond sutra sung in english by night lotus productions. 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. 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. This mobile application allows you to read the diamond sutra in a convenient and accessible form with audio reciting. 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. The diamond sutra in sanskrit and english translated from the. 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. 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.
Vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is a mahayana sutra from the prajnaparamita sutras or perfection of wisdom genre. The perfection of wisdom text that cuts through ignorance like a thunder bolt lightning. The vajra cutter sutra also known as diamond cutter sutra or diamond sutra is one of most wellknown sutras of mahayana buddhism. To download an mp3 file directly to your hard disk, right click on a link below and use the command save target as. Feb 27, 2020 the diamond sutra is one of the most important sutras in mahayana buddhism. The diamond sutra the diamond that cuts through illusion a new translation in english by alex johnson read by chris johnys. Diamond sutra, first printed book on 11 may 868 ce history. The diamond perfection of wisdom sutra chanted sung by kumuda. 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 topics include. On the other hand, if anyone received and retained even only four lines of this discourse and. Other buddhist books offer you a path to happiness, geshe michael roach offers a path to wealth. 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 sutra vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is one of the prajnaparamita perfection of wisdom sutras of mahayana buddhism. Watch dalai lamas diamond cutter sutra english translation on. 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. The vajra cutter sutra also known as diamond cutter sutra or diamond. This sutra appears in thich nhat hanh, chanting from the. As a star, a visual aberration, a lamp, an illusion, dew. Mar 24, 2017 check out diamond cutter sutra by ix on amazon music. Drawing on lessons he learned in the diamond business and years in buddhist.
The diamond sutra by abhaya 2003 this is a gem of a talk from abhaya. Diamond sutra is short for the diamondcutter sutra, which is, in turn short for. The diamondcutter sutra level 1 of middleway philosophy madhyamika. 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. It is a key object of devotion and study in zen buddhism. 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. Heart, diamond and lankavatara sutras download pdf ebook. Diamond sutra a new translation of the classic buddhist text. A concise sutra of prajna paramitra, the perfection of wisdom.
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. His holiness speaks in tibetan with an english translation available. Five things to know about the diamond sutra, the worlds. His holiness will speak in tibetan with an english translation available.
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. The diamond cutter ebook by geshe michael roach rakuten kobo. Day 2 of his holiness the dalai lamas two day teaching on the diamond cutter sutra from bodhgaya, bihar, india on january 2223, 2018. 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. Movie stars are impermanent too bbcorner by sravasti abbey. 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.
The opening gatha was composed by thich nhat hanh to precede the translation. Geshe michael roach, one of the great teachers today of tibetan buddhism, has richly woven the diamond cutter in three layers. The sutra was rediscovered in 1900, in a cave in dunhuang, china. 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 namkhai norbu rinpoche. Diamond cutter sutra oral transmission and teachings. In the language of tibet, it is called the pakpa sherab kyi parultu chinpa dorje chupa shejawa tekpa chenpoy do. 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. Day 1 of his holiness the dalai lamas two day teaching on the diamond cutter sutra from bodhgaya, bihar, india on january 2223, 2018. His holiness speaks in tibetan with an english translation.
Pakpa sherab kyi paroltu chinpa dorje chupa shejawa tekpa chenpoy do. 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. Benefits of reciting the vajra cutter sutra the vajra cutter sutra is unbelievable. Homage to the perfection of wisdom, the lovely, the holy.
Considered a central work by buddhists throughout the world, the diamond sutra has been the focus of much interpretation over the centuries. Again in 2010, a student asked rinpoche for advice regarding safety as she was alone and in some dangerous situations. This is the second in a fourpart series based on master kamalashilas commentary on the diamond cutter sutra led by geshe michael roach. The vajra cutter sutra is a discourse on the buddhist concept of emptiness, the wisdom gone beyond. Shaun, a website visitor from hong kong, was inspired to make a video version of. The diamond sutra is one of the most important sutras in mahayana buddhism. A general explanation of the vajra prajna paramita sutra. The diamond sutra is the worlds earliest dated printed book. Vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra, diamond cutter perfection of greater wisdom sutra is a key mahayana. The diamond sutra and the sutra of huineng by huineng.
That, of course, is putting it simply, as only buddhists can do. November 07, 2001 diamond cutter sutra pt1 16k version diamond cutter sutra pt2 16k version diamond cutter sutra lung 16k version diamond cutter sutra pt1. 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. Video versions of the diamond sutra diamond sutra a. A two night lecture in phoenix youtube intro to the diamond cutter, part 1. 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. Diamond cutter sutra english translation on livestream. May 12, 2016 diamond sutra, first printed book on 11 may 868 ce may 12, 2016 diamond sutra sanskrit. The diamond cutter by geshe michael roach philosophersnotes. Vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra is a mahayana buddhist sutra from the prajnaparamita, or perfection of wisdom genre, and emphasizes the practice of nonabiding and nonattachment. No one is sure who wang jie was or why he had the diamond sutra printed. From the exalted mahayana sutra on the wisdom gone beyond called the vajra cutter.
Video versions of the diamond sutra diamond sutra a new. The diamond sutra in sanskrit and english translated from. 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. Some very funny parts to this talk and some excellent evocations of rigorous dharma practice as part of the everyday. Furthermore, according to the buddhas own words in the sutra. Well, subhuti, equally incalculable is the merit of the bodhisattva who practises charity without any attachment to appearances. Screen shot of video version of diamond sutra video by saun fong, hong kong.
A two night lecture in phoenix intro to the diamond cutter, part 1. It is important that whoever goes keeps golden light sutra and diamond cutter sutra actually on their body for protection. 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. 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. 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. Subhuti, all the bodhisattvaheroes should discipline their thoughts as follows.
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. 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 diamond cutter sutra level 1 of middleway philosophy madhyamika. 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. Known also as the vajra cutter, a discourse on the wisdom gone beyond, it is a succinct text explaining the ultimate view of reality. 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. How the direct perception of emptiness is accomplished, what happens after the direct perception of emptiness, how understanding emptiness leads to the destruction of mental afflictions, how the. One day, at the time for breaking fast, the worldhonored enrobed, and carrying his bowl made his way into the great city of. A copy of the chinese version of diamond sutra, found among the dunhuang manuscripts in the early 20th. Sep 01, 2009 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. November 07, 2001 diamond cutter sutra pt1 16k version diamond cutter sutra pt2 16k version diamond cutter sutra lung 16k version diamond cutter sutra pt1 32k version. The diamond sutra in sanskrit and english translated from the sanskrit by edward conze om namo bhagavatyai aryaprajnaparamitayai.
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