The Diamond Sutra

<p>The Buddhist scriptures are as vast as the great ocean and as brilliant as a sky full of stars. Yet for modern readers it can feel difficult to know where to begin - and few have the time to study them all.</p><p>In truth among the many Buddhist texts there are two that stand above the rest each word precious and profound. Reading these two is equivalent to absorbing the very essence of Buddhism. Moreover both are concise and refined - perfectly suited for modern people to read recite and reflect upon in daily life to cultivate inner peace and virtue.</p><p>These two scriptures are The Diamond Sutra and The Heart Sutra. Of these The Heart Sutra is particularly short - just two pages long - and thus cannot form a standalone book. Therefore Bamboo & Pine Press has included it as an appendix for readers' convenience and easy reference.</p><p>The Diamond Sutra is also relatively short. Bamboo & Pine Press has previously published it as part of The Ten Great Buddhist Sutras but it is somewhat inconvenient to flip through such a thick volume daily just to read The Diamond Sutra. Hence this time Bamboo & Pine Press is publishing it separately making it easier for Buddhist practitioners and enthusiasts to carry read and recite at any time.</p><p> If this publication brings even a little convenience or benefit to students of Buddhism then our purpose has been fulfilled.</p><p>May your reading bring you joy and fill you with the bliss of Dharma.</p><p><strong>Supplementary Note on the English Edition:</strong></p><p>After the Simplified Chinese edition of the Diamond Sutra was published in 2022 it was very well received by the public. Therefore we have now made the heartfelt decision to publish an English edition and we hope everyone will enjoy it.</p>