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This is a famous and very ancient Buddhist text, also known as the "Diamond of Transcendent Wisdom." It was written in either China or Japan, perhaps as early as 400 CE, and a copy was discovered in China in about 868 CE; there are many theories about who actually wrote it, and there have been many translations of the text, but scholars do not agree about who the original author was.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe original writer of the Diamond Sutra is unknown. It is thought that it was part of the Aá¹£á¹asÄhasrikÄ PrajñÄpÄramitÄ SÅ«tra or "Perfection of Wisdom in 8,000 Lines", written in the 1st century BCE. Translations have been made by several scholars including:
- KumÄrajÄ«va in 401 CE
- Bodhiruci in 509 CE
- ParamÄrtha in 558 CE
- Xuanzang in 648 CE
- Yijing in 703 CE
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When was the 'diamond sutra' printed?
AD868
What is the earliest known printed text in 868?
Diamond Sutra which was printed in 868.
Name the oldest Japanese book printed in 868 AD?
Believed to be "Diamond Sutra"
What is diamond sutra?
The Diamond Sutra is a Buddhist text that emphasizes the concept of emptiness (shunyata) and the impermanence of all phenomena. It is one of the most important Mahayana sutras and is considered to be a key teaching on the nature of reality and the path to enlightenment. The sutra is known for challenging traditional views on self and existence.
What is the earliest known printed text?
Type your answer here... the first words were printed in 1392
Two examples of scripture for Buddhism?
The Tipitaka and the Diamond Sutra. The most famous part of the Tipitaka is the Dhammapada. Contact me if you are interested in advice from the Dhammapada.
What is the sacred book for Jains?
There is a Jaina Sutra I and a Jaina Sutra II, called the Uttaradhyayana Sutra and the Sutrakritanga.
Why is the Diamond sutra important in the Buddhist religion?
The Diamond Sutra is a lesson in the Mahayanic (Great Vehicle) tradition which teaches the need to avoid mental attachment. The writer identifies the text to be a transcript of a lesson delivered by the Buddha to his disciple Subhuti. Historically a copy of the Diamond Sutra is the oldest known printed book (circa 868 CE) The term "Diamond" refers to the diamond sword, an allusion to the ease which Buddhist teachings cut through confusion and misunderstandings. The Sutra talks of the nature of perception, reality, enlightenment and compassion. An interesting point is that taking pride in one's compassion or in the work one does to save others is a form of attachment, and should be avoided. This is somewhat like the phrase used by the Christians' Jesus some 500 years later when he used the example of a Pharisee praying saying "God, I thank you that I am not like other men - robbers, evildoers, adulterers..." (Luke 18: 11-12)
What is the ISBN of A River Sutra?
The ISBN of A River Sutra is 0679752471.
When was A River Sutra created?
A River Sutra was created in 1993.
Is there a book on Buddhism called diamond sutta?
Yes, but it is not a Book on Buddhism (like a synopsis or overview) , it is a specific teaching of the Buddha recorded by one of his disciples. The Diamond Sutra is concerned with the subjects of non-abiding and non-attachment.
Where was the first book made?
The first book ever to be made by woodblock printing was made in China, and was called 'The Diamond Sutra'.
