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Description

The Heart Sutra and Beyond includes The Heart Sutra in Chinese by Xuánzàng and a refreshing translation into English by Dr. Kwan-yuk Claire Sit. The main theme and purpose of the book is to show how one may practice the perfection of wisdom.

Dr. Sit analyzes The Heart Sutra with metaphors, stories, illustrations, Buddhist scriptures, relevant Taoist texts, and anthroposophic teachings. She delves into Anthroposophy to explore the mystical connection between form and emptiness; between Buddhism and esoteric Christianity; between Buddha Gautama and the young Jesus; and between the future Buddha Maitreya and Jesus Christ. She applies her deep understanding of the two Chinese names for Avalokitesvara (Guan-zì-zài) and Sariputra (Shè-lì-zi) to reveal the essence of the sutra. Finally, she notes that anyone can gain great blessing by meditating on a short mantra presented in the sutra.

Her commentary on this timeless text brings profound insights to those who are new to The Heart Sutra, as well as to those who may have studied and practiced Buddhism for many years.

C O N T E N T S

The Heart Sutra
In Chinese
In English

Introduction

Chapter 1.
Bodhisattva
Bodhisattva Avolokitesvara
Prajnaparamita
Light Is Empty

Chapter 2.
Sariputra
Form and Emptiness
Essence and Nothingness
Sierpinski Triangle
Buddya's Silence on Creation
Higher Beings Create Forms in Light

Chapter 3.
Dharma Negations
Early Buddhism
Zen Buddhism
Calligraphy of The Heart Sutra
The Koan of Raising a Finger

Chapter 4.
The Bodhisattva Path
Buddhas in the Three Times
Buddhism and Anthroposophy

Chapter 5.
Mantras
The Prajnaparamita Mantra
Great Blessings

Appendix: A Brief Introduction to Anthroposophy