The vajra prajna paramita sutra a general explanation by the venerable master hsuan hua english translation by the buddhist text translation society buddhist text translation society dharma realm buddhist university dharma realm buddhist association burlingame, california u. There are two famous commentaries to the diamond cutter sutra that were written in sanskrit in india. In english, shortened forms such as diamond sutra and vajra sutra are common. You then visualise that lights go out from dorje shugden, making offerings to all the buddhas of the ten directions. Lama zopa rinpoches advice for daily practice lama. The vajra cutter sutra also known as diamond cutter sutra or diamond sutra is one of most wellknown sutras of mahayana buddhism. Smashwords about fpmt, author of ritual for taking the. Vajra cutter sutra the exalted mahayana sutra on the wisdom gone beyond called the vajra cutter contains teachings by the buddha on the perfection of wisdom. One of the best known commentaries is the exegesis on the diamond sutra by huineng, the sixth patriarch of the chan school. From the traditional point of view this mantra should be used under the guidance of a qualified teacher. Windows 10 or download the latest version from apples website. The diamond sutra is one of the most important sutras in mahayana buddhism. This is very important for the practice of dorje shugden, and you should have great faith in this.
Vajra is so durable it cannot be destroyed by anything, but can itself destroy everything. Roger kunsang, on behalf of the fpmt organization, checks with one of rinpoches gurus and also with khadrola khadro rangjung neljorma khandro nangsel dronme whether practices should be done to help create the conditions for. If you have windows 10, you can get the latest version of itunes from the microsoft store. This course is based upon the diamondcutter sutra vajrachedika by shakyamuni buddha. The vajrasekhara sutra is an important buddhist tantra used in the vajrayana schools of buddhism, but can refer to a number of different works. Known also as the vajra cutter, a discourse on the wisdom gone beyond, it is a succinct text explaining the ultimate view of reality. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Return to text 11 go to the arya sanghata sutra website. Khenpo sodargye translates and provides commentary on the diamond cutter sutra, the oldest printed book in china, shedding light on the buddhas teachings. Download latest version of itunes for windows 10 6432 bit. Vajrayogini practices require specific initiations and carry samaya vows. The pdf page formatting is fixed and not open on an epub format. Ancient origins articles related to mahayana sutras in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends.
Download itunes from apples website, then click download to download the itunes installer. Meditation on emptiness at vultures peak the lama yeshe. It is believed the mantra was given by guru rinpoche and concealed as terma and later revealed to beings by the great terton dorje lingpa. When the maitreya statue is completed, these precious sutra texts will be enshrined in the very heart of the statue. Did you know there is a vajra cutter sutra resource page on. Reading based on the sutra text published on the website of the city of ten thousand buddhas 2017 translated by buddhist text. We are delighted to announce that our precious spiritual director, lama zopa rinpoche has kindly offered to give the oral transmission for this profound sutra, which contains the essence of the teachings on the bodhisattva path to enlightenment. If you have itunes installed on your computer, choose your device to update to the latest version of itunes.
According to buswell, the vajrasamadhi sutra is thought to be an apocryphal scripture written by a korean monk around 685 ce. The yoga sutras of patanjali by patanjali free at loyal. The exalted mahayana sutra on the wisdom gone beyond called the vajra cutter. The practices on this page can be used as the basis of a dharma will, and for this reason there is a link here and at the bottom to a printer friendly version you can use to make notes of the dying persons wishes suggestions by. The diamond sutra has also been highly regarded in a number of asian countries where mahayana buddhism has been traditionally. The vajra prajna paramita sutra buddhist text translation. Vajra cutter sutra mp3 download this sutra is known as the vajra cutter sutra for its ability to cut off the afflicted obstructions and the subtle obstructions to.
Vajra cutter sutra ebook kindle edition by shakyamuni buddha, fpmt, ven. Recordings of recitations of the sanghata sutra are now available for free download in chinese, tibetan, english, vietnamese and spanish link below. Copying and recitation of the diamond sutra was a widespread devotional practice, and stories attributing miraculous powers to these acts are recorded in chinese, japanese, tibetan, and mongolian sources. And this is clearly expressed by the buddhas himself in the diamond cutter sutra. Vajra cutter sutra ebook kindle edition by shakyamuni buddha. A year ago i posted my chanting of the heart sutra in english on this site.
Depending on the version of itunes that you have, there are a few ways to update. Of course do all the recitations with bodhicitta, to purify past negative karma and the causes of being in samsara, to achieve enlightenment for sentient beings quickly, and to free sentient beings from samsara and bring them to enlightenment. Cutter 1 in the language of india, this teaching is called the in the language of tibet, it is called the in the english language, it is called arya vajra chedaka nama prajnya paramita mahayana sutra. If you cant install or update itunes for windows apple. The page features translations of the vajra cutter sutra also known as diamond cutter sutra or diamond sutra into ten languages. Additionally, it is a weapon which is used as a ritual object to symbolize both the properties of a diamond and a thunderbolt. Mp3 download recited by lama zopa rinpoche through the foundation store. The sutra s title in sanskrit, vajracchedika prajnaparamita sutra, could be very roughly translated as the diamondcutting perfection of wisdom sutra. This version is the much anticipated translation by losang dawa, done at the direct request of lama zopa rinpoche.
At one time the buddha was staying in the jeta grove of the garden of the benefactor of orphans and the solitary together with a gathering of great bhikshus, twelve hundred fifty in all. Oct 15, 2015 vajra is a sanskrit word meaning both thunderbolt and diamond. We offer a precious selection of the mahayana sutras, the direct teachings of the buddha, translated into english and published in our signature goldbound booklets. My most dear, most kind, most precious, wishfulfilling ones, please recite the vajra cutter sutra seventy times.
The vajra prajna paramita sutra also known as the vajracchedika or diamond sutra based on audio recordings of lectures given by master hua at the buddhist lecture hall in san francisco, 1968. The sutra is actually a discourse that happened between gautam buddha and a senior monk named subhuti. He added the word cutter, calling it the vajra cutter prajna paramita sutra. The vajra cutter sutra also known as diamond cutter sutra or diamond.
Rinpoche began by reading out a dedication prayer by mipham dawa rinpoche, then, after the sutra transmission, rinpoche led students in a meditation on emptiness. City of 10,000 buddhas the vajra prajna paramita sutra. Even the great sanskrit scholars find the sutras hard nuts to crack and often they give them up for want of patience, devotion and technical difficulties in the way. There is an emphasis on the unity of wisdom prajna and compassion karuna as the ideal two symbols of this unity are found in the yab yum the sexual union of male and female and the dorje or vajra as with mahayana, the prajnaparamita is the philosophic foundation of tibetan buddhism. Vajra cutter sutra ebook kindle edition by shakyamuni. At this point we should visualise and believe strongly that dorje shugden and our guru are one. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. Middleclass young adult vijay jagat singh struggles to make ends meet while unemployed, all the while being told by his parents what a disappointment he is. It is so valuable to lay practitioners because it gives profound and yet practical. Meditating upon him helps us to purify the mind of greed, hatred, and delusion. It seems a bit contradictory to me unless a limitless sentient being is different from a sentient being here.
A short vajrasattva practice composed by lama zopa rinpoche and and published in a pocketsized format. Hagiograpic accounts claim a supernatural origin for the text. This is the great vajra armor mantra of padmasambhava, healing all 404 types of diseases. Again rinpoches advice was to wear the vajra cutter sutra and the sutra of golden light. The nalanda commitee translation, under the guidance of chogyam trungpa rinpoche, and the translation made by the dharmachakra commitee, under the guidance of. It was warmly appreciated by many, but i have decided to replace it by 2 different versions. A vajra is a weapon used as a ritual object to symbolize both the properties of a diamond indestructibility and a thunderbolt irresistible force. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Palyul pema mani center was founded by his holiness karma kuchen rinpoche in 2012 the 12th and current throne holder of palyul monastery, for buddhist studies and meditation for the benefit of all sentient beings and to preserve tibetan buddhism and its cultures. Vajrasattva is a bodhisattva that symbolizes primordial purity. Ebook the vajra paramita sutra buddhist text translation.
Rarity of the sanghata sutra at buddhism support forum. It is commonly believed that kukai created godai bosatsu by himself based on kongochokyo sutra or vajrasekhara sutra, one of the basic sutra of esoteric buddhism and niokyo sutra or the sutra of benevolent kings, a sutra that advocates guarding the nation by buddhism, but there is also a view that it is traceable to esoteric buddhist art during the period of the tang dynasty in china. The sutra of golden light is a mahayana sutra with great power and benefit. Reciting this sutra purifies mountains of negative karma, clears away obstacles to the success of virtuous activities, and plants seeds to realize emptiness directly. The vajra prajna paramita sutra t ranslated by tripitaka master kumarajiva of yao qin t hus i have heard. Vajra cutter sutra mp3 download this sutra is known as the vajra cutter sutra for its ability to cut off the afflicted obstructions and the subtle obstructions to omniscience, which are as difficult to destroy as the vajra. Rinpoche began by reading out a dedication prayer by mipham dawa rinpoche, then. Thus, whenever we have broken a vow or created any other kind of negative karma, we can purify that negativity with the four opponent powers without a seconds delay. The vajra prajna paramita sutra a buddhist library. The commentary to the diamond cutter sutra that geshe michael is using for the basis of this teaching is by master kamalashila. If you get itunes from the microsoft store, you shouldnt need to follow the rest of the steps in this article. In other words vajra armor is considered a very powerful and effective.
Vajra cutter sutra mp3 download fpmt foundation store. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Especially if you are involved in a tibetan tradition you should consult your buddhist teacher if you want to use this mantra in your practice. Dearest members and friends, our most compassionate guru, kyabje lama zopa rinpoche is advising students to recite the diamond cutter sutra also known as vajra cutter sutra 20,000 times for kyabje khen rinpoche lama lhundrups speedy recovery you may recite the sutra. It is popularly known in the west as the diamond sutra and venerable george will present to us the wisdomteachings of this sutra. The reasons for the dharma assembly, one thus i have heard, at one time the buddha dwelt at shravasti in the jeta grove in the garden of the benefactor of orphans and the forlorn, together with a gathering of great bhikshus, twelve hundred fifty in all. Fpmt has published the practices as pdfs which have been formatted for use with ereaders such as the kindle or ipad.
Jason louv brings together thinkers from the worlds of spirituality, high technology and the counterculture with some of the most challenging issues we face today. I have been only a student in astrology and kindred sciences, although i have had 55. Im a writer from colombo, sri lanka and ive been publishing short fiction, essays, and occasional poetry since 20. On march 12, 2014, kyabje lama zopa rinpoche ascended vultures peak, rajgir, india, to give a transmission of the vajra cutter sutra to a group of students. Your music, tv shows, movies, podcasts, and audiobooks will transfer automatically to the apple music, apple tv, apple podcasts, and apple books apps where youll still have access to your favorite itunes features, including purchases, rentals, and imports. Comfortable with uncertainty the diamond cutter the buddhist catechism. They are printed in a variety of sizes for easy portability or placement on a home altar.
In particular a cycle of 18 texts studied by amoghavajra, which included both tattvasa. Pakpa sherab kyi paroltu chinpa dorje chupa shejawa tekpa chenpoy do. Along with the heart sutra, the diamond cutter sutra is one of most wellknown prajnaparimita scriptures in the mahayana. Benefits of reciting the vajra cutter sutra the vajra cutter sutra is unbelievable. Thich nhat hanh says the title means the diamond that cuts through afflictions, ignorance, illusion, or delusion.
Practices for financial problems lama yeshe wisdom archive. The sutras are extremely brief, and the translation in neat english makes it very easy for people to understand the ancient sanskrit text. Vajra is a sanskrit word which defies translation because of its numerous connotations, but essentially vajra is an indestructible substance, usually represented by diamond. Access the fpmt website for the latest translations in many languages, a special dedication written by lama zopa rinpoche, and rinpoches teaching on the benefits of reciting this. Lama zopa rinpoche advises students to recite the dedication prayer by mipham rinpoche, available below, after reciting or reading the vajra cutter sutra. The yoga sutras of patanjali by patanjali free at loyal books. Nov 06, 2012 the vajrayogini mantra lerab ling, 6 november 2012 first thing in the morning on the day we were to celebrate buddhas descent from tushita heaven where he had been teaching his mother lha bab duchen in the tibetan tradition rinpoche decided it was time he played his part in promoting womens rights. Read the benefits of reciting the vajra cutter sutra by lama zopa rinpoche.
A short vajrasattva meditation lama yeshe wisdom archive. The vajra cutter sutra is a discourse on the buddhist concept of emptiness, the wisdom gone beyond. Update to the latest version of itunes apple support. Pages in category vajra prajna paramita sutra the following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. Patanjali yoga sutras by patanjali is a seminal work in yoga, this book is more about control of mind and the true goal of yoga. In the tang dynasty, during the nineteenth year of the jen gwan reign period 648, dharma master sywan dzang translated the sutra and reversed dharmaguptas title, calling it the cutting vajra prajna paramita sutra. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. At his heart he holds a vajra thunderbolt, which represents his upaya, or his skill in liberating beings by means of compassion. The ribs may meet in a ballshaped top, or they may be separate and end in sharp points with which to stab. Reading the sutra helps bring peace to the world, promotes healing, gives great protection, and most importantly, plants the seed of enlightenment. Dagri rinpoche visited for the first time for a lovely weekend on the heart sutra. Lama zopa rinpoche advises students to recite the dedication prayer by mipham.
Ultraculture with jason louv on apple podcasts itunes. It is also sometimes called the diamond cutter sutra, or the vajra sutra. Find an englishlanguage printed copy or audio cd of the sutra in the foundation store. The center also completed a statue of guru rinpoche in obstacle eliminating posture. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading vajra cutter sutra ebook. The diamond cutter sutra also known as the diamond sutra or the vajra cutter sutra is a discourse on the buddhist concept of emptiness or wisdom gone beyond. Smashwords vajra cutter sutra english ebook a book by fpmt. Although limitless sentient beings have thus been caused to pass completely beyond sorrow, no sentient being whatsoever has been caused to pass completely beyond sorrow so on page 5 of the translation from fpmt of the vajra cutter sutra is the above quoted line.
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