Lixutong's Interpretation of Scriptures - (Full Color Text and Images) (Includes a Gift of a Golden Scripture Folding)

Author: Li Shutong
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The core of this book is the explanation of the Heart Sutra by Li Shutong (Huineng Master). The Heart Sutra, also known as the Prajna Paramita Hridaya Sutra, is one of the most concise yet profound scriptures in Buddhist teachings. It is the essence of the six-hundred-volume Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra, encompassing the crystallization of both Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhist philosophies. Reading the Heart Sutra is equivalent to reading the entire six-hundred-volume Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra. There have been eleven translations of the Heart Sutra introduced to China, among which the version selected in this book, translated by the Tang Dynasty monk Xuanzang, has been the most widely circulated for over a thousand years. Like the Diamond Sutra, the Heart Sutra has been widely disseminated and has had a profound influence. Through the masterful explanation of Li Shutong, readers can appreciate the mystery and wisdom of the Heart Sutra, attain enlightenment in life, and liberation from suffering. The book also includes genuine calligraphy of the Heart Sutra handwritten by Li Shutong, as well as authentic calligraphy of the Heart Sutra by Ouyang Xun, Su Shi, Zhao Mengfu, and Kangxi, making it a highly valuable collectible.