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Diamond Sūtra

A Perfection of Wisdom sūtra on the bodhisattva who saves beings without perceiving any being saved.

Also: Diamond Sutra, Vajracchedika

Mahāyāna, Zen and Tibetan Buddhism

The Diamond Sūtra, the Vajracchedikā, is a dialogue between the Buddha and Subhūti on non-attachment: the bodhisattva vows to liberate all beings, yet sees no being to liberate. A printed copy from 868 found at Dunhuang is the oldest dated printed book. It was especially important in Chan.