The Diamond That Cuts Through Illusions presents a dialogue between the Buddha and his disciple Subhuti which illuminates how our minds construct limited categories of thought. It offers us alternative ways to look at the world in its wholeness so we can encounter a deeper reality; develop reverence for the environment and more harmonious communities, families, and relationships; and act in the world skillfully and effectively.
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Vietnamese
Original Language: Vietnamese
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Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese monk, a renowned Zen master, a poet, and a peace activist. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize by Martin Luther King, Jr., in 1967, and is the author of many books, including the best-selling The Miracle of Mindfulness.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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Unlocking the mysterious Diamond Sutra,
By Gerald Ford "pho_kin" (The Jack n' the Box at the corner) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Diamond That Cuts Through Illusion: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Diamond Sutra (Paperback)
The Diamond Sutra is a companion sutra, or sermon of the Buddha, to the more famous Heart Sutra. The Heart Sutra is said to be a summation of the Diamond Sutra. Suffice to say that the Diamond Sutra is pretty difficult to understand, let alone appreciate. Thich Nhat Hanh takes on this difficult sutra with patience and thorough explanations. The repetitous language of the sutra will put off most new Buddhists, but in this book, Thich Nhat Hanh breaks down explanations section by section, so you have time to digest what's being taught.
I think Thich Nhat Hanh makes a great effort in teaching such a challenging text, and having worked my way through this book a couple times, I have found the Diamond Sutra to be one of my most favorite sutras in Buddhism. Hopefully you will too.
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Thich Nhat Hanh is one of my favorite authors. He is an exceptionally talented writer who has the ability to present information in a very visual manner. The subject matter of this book did not lend itself to the author's usual distinguished writing style. Rather, he translated, amplified and simplified Buddhist doctrine, the Varjracchedika Prajnaparmita Sutra, in this 115-page back pocket sized book.
Thich presents the 32 parts of the Sutra in the first 25 pages of the book and uses the remainder to repeat and provide commentary on each part. Thich Nhat Hanh is a Buddhist Monk who has spent a significant amount of time studying the Sutra. It is not an easy thing for a non-Buddhist layman to understand and buy into without serious study and contemplation. The belief in this doctrine is that life, self, and things are not what they seem to be. The author states that "we must go beyond words and our concepts of reality to be in touch with the true nature of things." This was not my favorite book by this author, but it was thought provoking and I do have a basic understanding of the doctrine after reading this book. I recommend it for open minded thinkers in search of virtue and happiness.
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One of Thich Nhat Hanh's best! Reveals the Central Teaching,
By Ted Biringer "Author of The Flatbed Sutra of ... (Anacortes, Washington United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Diamond That Cuts Through Illusion: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Diamond Sutra (Paperback)
One of Thich Nhat Hanh's best!
This modern day Vietnamese Zen master opens the Diamond Sutra with his own diamond sharp insight. Besides Zen Keys, I think this is his most "Zen" like book. His commentary stays focused on the message of this Classic Prajna Paramita Sutra. This is the Sutra that the legendary Sixth Ancestor of Zen, Hui-neng, recommended to everyone that wanted to awaken to the highest truths of Buddhism. Thich Nhat Hanh shows us that he is a true Dragon of Zen with his gentle, yet direct treatment of this classic text. If you want to get to the blood and guts of the Diamond Sutra, this is a great guide.
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This is what I heard one time when the Buddha was staying in the monastery in Anathapindika's park in the Jeta Grove near Shravasti with a community of 1,250 bhikshus,fully ordained monks. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
transcendent endurance, practicing this sutra, authentic bodhisattva, formed physiognomy, highest transcendence, great human body, most fulfilled, transcendent understanding, life span view, awakened mind, independently existing object, practicing generosity, wholesome actions, tactile objects, noble teachers, cut off from life, true emptiness, small teachings, last epoch, transcendent wisdom, virtuous act Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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This is what I heard one time when the Buddha was staying in the monastery in Anathapindika's park in the Jeta Grove near Shravasti with a community of 1,250 bhikshus,fully ordained monks. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
transcendent endurance, practicing this sutra, authentic bodhisattva, formed physiognomy, highest transcendence, great human body, most fulfilled, transcendent understanding, life span view, awakened mind, independently existing object, practicing generosity, wholesome actions, tactile objects, noble teachers, cut off from life, true emptiness, small teachings, last epoch, transcendent wisdom, virtuous act Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
World-Honored One, Diamond Sutra, Buddha Dipankara, Awakened One, Mount Sumeru New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Thich Nhat Hanh: Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series) by Thich Nhat Hanh in Front Matter
- The Contemplative Heart by James Finley in Back Matter
- First You Shave Your Head by Geri Larkin on page 130
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