Porter, Bill
Diamond Sutra: The Perfection of Wisdom
- ISBN 13:
- 9781582432564
- author:
- Porter, Bill
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Counterpoint
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 139mm X 215mm
- Genre:
- Sacred texts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Diamond Sutra by Red Pine is a masterful translation of an essential Zen Buddhist scripture. This text offers insightful commentary and helpful historical context to understand its significance. It explores the perfection of wisdom, cutting through all obstacles on the path of practice. At its core, The Diamond Sutra presents a profound teaching that challenges conventional notions of existence. According to Red Pine, this text is not just a book, but the embodiment of the Buddha - and yet it has no content or location. This paradoxical nature allows for compassion to flourish, making it an offering of no mind born from compassion for all suffering beings. This revised edition, translated by Red Pine, provides a unique opportunity to engage with this pivotal Buddhist text.
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