Books by the Buddhist Text Translation Society

. Master Hsuan Hua
founder of BTTS

Buddhist Sutras


			The Vajra Prajna Parmita (Diamond) SutraGeneral Explanation by the Venerable Hsuan Hua $12.00 trade paper, 202 pages The Vajra Prajna Paramita Sutra , or The Diamond Sutra , is central to the massive seven hundred and one volumes of the so-called Wisdom Teachings of the Buddha. Often called "the diamond teaching that cuts through all delusion," The Diamond Sutra is Shakyamuni Buddha's response to his brave disciple Subhuti's question about enlightenment and how one should "abide," and how one should "subdue one's mind."
		SBN: 088139-430-0 BQ1997.H78 2003 294.3’85—dc21

			The Sixth Patriarch Sutra The classic reference on Chan Filled with Chinese Tang Dynasty history, instructions on Chan meditation and practical advice for meditators, the Buddhist Text Translation Society’s version of the Sixth Patriarch’s Sutra is easy to read and understand. The core text describes the life and teaching of Master Hui Neng, an illiterate monk of the Tang Dynasty who expounded the doctrine of no-thought and sudden enlightenment through meditation. What others are saying about the Sixth Patriarch Sutra
			. . . impressive and reader accessible English translation . . . highly recommended reading. Midwest Book Review. The most distinguishing feature of the book compared to other translations is that it also includes detailed commentaries after each line of translated text. Theset commentaries are hightly helpful for our understanding of their real intended meaning. Amazon.com customer review