A General Explanation of the Vajra Prajna Paramita Sutra

by Hsuan Hua

One of the most popular scriptures, the Vajra Sutra explains how the Bodhisattva relies on the perfection of wisdom to teach and transform beings. Then Subhutti, upon hearing the Sutra spoken, and deeply understanding its purport, wept and said to the Buddha, "How rare, World Honored One, is this Sutra so profoundly spoken by the Buddha. From the time I obtained the Wisdom Eye until the present I have never before heard such a Sutra. World Honored One, if someone hears the Sutra with a pure heart of faith then he realizes the real mark. That person should be known to have accomplished the foremost and most rare merit and virtue."

Genres: Buddhism, Philosophy

Paperback

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[Stephanie G. Lewis]

Not light reading.
It will become a reference book.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very profound text, but, I must admit it was a difficult read. It must be read very slowly and contemplative.

[Mazen Alloujami · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's just wonderfull

[Peggy Yang · Rating 5 out of 5]

All conditioned dharmas are like dreams, illusions, bubbles, shadows, like dew drops and a lightning flash: contemplate them thus.

Great read.