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A general explanation of the Vajra Prajñā Pāramitā Sūtra

by Hsuan Hua · 1974

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Vajra is a Sanskrit word which defies translation because of its numerous connotations, but essentially vajra is an indestructible substance, usually represented by diamond. Vajra refers to the vajra mind, the vajra nature, and the vajra prajna.

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