金剛般若波羅蜜經
The Diamond Sutra: The Perfection of Wisdom
欲說此經,先當科判。大科分二。(甲)初,總釋名題。次,別解文義。(甲)初,又二:(乙)初,釋經題;次,釋人題。(乙)初,又三:(丙)初,說般若綱要。
To explain this sutra, we must first outline its structure. The main division consists of two parts.
(A) First, an overall explanation of the title. Second, a detailed explanation of the text.
(A) First is further divided into two: (B) First, explaining the sutra’s title. Second, explaining the person’s title.
(B) First is further divided into three: (C) First, discussing the essential points of Prajñā.