Qing · by 孚佑帝君註解
21,495 · about 72 min
The *Diamond Sutra Commentary* (annotated by Emperor Fuyou) is a significant work from the Qing Dynasty, authored by the important Daoist figure Lü Dongbin, also known as Emperor Fuyou. As one of the Eight Immortals of Daoism, Lü Dongbin interprets the core Buddhist scripture, the *Diamond Sutra*, from a Daoist perspective, reflecting the characteristic fusion of Buddhist and Daoist thought during the Ming and Qing periods. This commentary provides a line-by-line exegesis of the Prajñāpāramitā doctrine of emptiness in the *Diamond Sutra*, with particular emphasis on core teachings such as "abiding nowhere, let the mind arise." It integrates Daoist internal alchemy practices with Buddhist teachings on mind and nature. Occupying a unique place within Buddhist literature, this commentary preserves the original intent of the *Diamond Sutra* while imbuing it with a Daoist cultivation perspective. It stands as an important document for the study of Buddhist-Daoist interchange and holds special value for understanding the mutual influence of Chinese religious thought.