The Diamond Sutra: A Gem of Mahayana Buddhism
The Diamond Sutra, known as the "Vajracchedika Prajnaparamita Sutra" in Sanskrit, is one of the most influential texts in Mahayana Buddhism.
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The Diamond Sutra, known as the "Vajracchedika Prajnaparamita Sutra" in Sanskrit, is one of the most influential texts in Mahayana Buddhism.
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