In The Diamond Sutra in Chinese Culture, Venerable Yong You examines the varied history of the Diamond Sutra and its profound effect upon Chinese Buddhism as well as its wide-ranging impact on Chinese religion, culture, art, literature, folklore, and technology. Beginning from the introduction of the Diamond Sutra in China until the Song dynasty, Venerable Yong You delves deeply into the Dunhuang collections, comprised of the oldest Chinese Buddhist manuscripts in the world, to offer insightful new research and a compelling perspective on the influence of this very important text.
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Chapter I: Introduction Chapter II: Translations and Commentaries Chapter III: The Dunhuang Collections Chapter IV: Miracle Stories Chapter V: Stone Sutras Chapter VII: Diamond Sutra Literature Chapter VI: Chinese Buddhist Practice Chapter VIII: Scripture Culture