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Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra – Diamond Sutra
2nd-5th century CE, exact date unknown. First Chinese Translation 5th century CE. “The Diamond That cuts through illusion” or the Vajra Cutter Perfection of Wisdom Sūtra” (Vajra – thunderbolt, diamond, adamantine weapon). This is a key Mahāyāna Sutra from the Prajñāpāramitā family of texts. Very popular in Chinese tradition as: 金剛般若波羅蜜多經, Jīngāng Bōrě-bōluómìduō Jīng; shortened…
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Thich Nhat Hanh – Mahayana sutra commentaries
One of the great gifts I feel that I receive from Thich Nhat Hanh is a revival of my interest in teachings from the Pali canon – exemplified in e.g. “Old Path White Clouds” – one of my favourite books from Thay. Lately however I am discovering some gems: Thay’s commentaries on Mahayana Sutras. 1:…
gone to the forest
Br. Ngawang Tenzin (Dr. Alex Anderson)