Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramit (金剛經會解了義)

About 金剛經會解了義

Qing · by 徐昌治纂

21,321 · about 71 min

The Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra: A Comprehensive Commentary on the Ultimate Meaning is an important exegetical work on Buddhist scripture compiled by Xu Changzhi during the Qing Dynasty. Xu Changzhi, a renowned Buddhist lay practitioner in the late Ming and early Qing periods, was deeply versed in Buddhist doctrine. This work provides systematic annotations on Kumārajīva’s translation of the Diamond Sutra, gathering essential interpretations from eminent monks and masters throughout history, and offers a profound analysis of the Prajñāpāramitā doctrine of emptiness. Its content includes explanations of the sutra text, analysis of Buddhist terms, and guidance on practice, with particular emphasis on elucidating the essence of Prajñāpāramitā encapsulated in the phrase, “One should give rise to the mind that dwells nowhere.” As one of the most influential commentaries on the Diamond Sutra from the Qing Dynasty, this work preserves the characteristics of traditional exegesis while integrating contemporary insights. It holds a significant place in the history of Buddhist doctrinal studies and remains an essential reference for studying the Diamond Sutra to this day.