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Diamond sutra

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This seems to be quite the book so far. It really does a good job of explaining "no self".

 

I wonder if the content of the work is legit, or if it has been embellished. After all, I've always heard that Buddha did not ever answer the question of whether or not there is a self.

 

http://www.buddhisttexts.org/ebook---the-vajra-paramita-sutra.html

 

Any opinions on this work from someone whom has read it?

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Diamond Sutra is popular with zennists because it teaches that one should rely upon one's innate Buddha wisdom, which, it says; is as solid, sharp, and brilliant as a diamond - hence 'diamond' sutra.

There are several versions out there, here's the one that the zennists favour...

Free copy here.....

http://zen-ua.org/wp-content/uploads/the_diamond_sutra_english.pdf

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