Sunday, 5 April 2026

DIAMOND SUTRA X Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra

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The Sanskrit title “Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra” translates into English as:

“The Diamond Cutter Sutra of the Perfection of Wisdom”

Breaking it down:

  • Vajra → Diamond (or thunderbolt, symbolizing indestructible clarity)

  • Cchedikā → Cutter (something that cuts sharply)

  • Prajñāpāramitā → Perfection of Wisdom (the supreme insight into reality and emptiness)

  • Sūtra → Scripture or teaching

So the idea is:

“The Sutra that cuts through illusions with the perfection of wisdom.”

If you like, I can also give a very concise “modern meaning” version in 2–3 words that people often use in Buddhist studies. Do you want me to do that?

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