K18129: THE DIAMOND THAT CUTS THROUGH ILLUSION: Commentary on the Prajnaparamita Diamond Sutra

A Course with Thay Phap An and Sister Song Nhiem

TheDiamond Sutra is a wonderful contribution to the world of human thinking and literature from the Buddhist tradition. It presents a dialogue between the Buddha and his disciple Subhuti, that illustrates how our minds construct limited categories of thought. It offers us alternative perspectives so that we may explore a deeper reality. With the sutra’s support we learn to engage our environment with reverence and seek more harmonious relationships. We learn to act appropriately and effectively in the world.
We will study the sutra supported by our daily mindfulness practice, so we won’t get lost in the world of intellect, words and thoughts. The practice will help us to open our mind and see the world in a different light. By understanding the sutra we will understand Buddhist teachings on a deeper level. It is an introduction into the long history of Buddhist thought and philosophy.

Language: English and German

Sister Song Nghiem

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Sister Song Nghiem, Adorment with Parallel, was born in Vietnam. She received her PHD in chemistry from Darmstadt Technical University. She subsequently worked as a chemist in research and in industry. In 2003 Thay appointed her as a lay Dharma Teacher and a year later she was ordained as a nun by Thay. In 2012 she once again received the Dharma teacher lamp, this time as a nun. Her special inter...

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Thay Phap An

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Bhikshu Thích Chân Pháp Ấn is one of the elder disciples of Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh.

He received a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas in Austin in 1985. At the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), he received a Master of Science (MS) in Chemical Engineering in 1988 and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics in 1990. He was a Re...

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