The Diamond Sutra is one of the most popular sutra in Tunhuang, and there are near two thousand items of the Sutra in the Tunhuang collections. Among these two thousands items, there are 76 items which contains the Diamond Sutra and 17 items which are related with dedications. The quantity is not big, but the dedications reveal rich information about Chinese people's lives and attitudes in relation to the Sutra. The topic is discussed in five aspects. Firstly, time of production will be discussed. The manuscripts of the Diamond Sutra cover from the 7th to the 11th centuries. Secondly, it is regarding to the making of the Sutra. Manuscripts, printed copies and rubbings are the three styles of the Sutra. The first printed copy of the world ─ the Diamond Sutra of AD 868 is discussed here. Thirdly, it is about the participants. The participants from various kinds of walks involving in the making of the Sutra. Fourthly, people's wishes reveal the voice from their hearts. The merits is not only for human beings, but also benefit animals. Lastly, the places where the Sutra was circulated will be discussed. Few of the names of the places mentioned in the dedications provide some information about the circulation of the Sutra.
