{"product_id":"the-heart-sutra-and-beyond-a-translation-of-the-heart-sutra-with-commentary-paperback","title":"The Heart Sutra and Beyond: A Translation of the Heart Sutra with Commentary - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKwan-Yuk Claire Sit\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Buddhist teachings maintain that there is no creator. Instead, they introduce the theory of dependent origination (yuán-qǐ, 緣起) to explain that things and events arise owing to their inter-depending causations. However, this theory is inadequate because it does not clarify why there are inter-depending causations to begin with. My inquisitive mind drove me to delve into other schools of knowledge for more satisfactory explanations. It was gratifying that I came across Anthroposophy, which explores issues not addressed in Buddhism.\" -- \u003cb\u003eKwan-yuk Claire Sit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Heart Sutra and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e includes \u003ci\u003eThe Heart Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003ethe perfection of wisdom.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Sit analyzes \u003ci\u003eThe Heart Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e 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 (\u003ci\u003eGuan-zì-zài\u003c\/i\u003e) and Sariputra (\u003ci\u003eShè-lì-zi\u003c\/i\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer commentary on this timeless text brings profound insights to those who are new to \u003ci\u003eThe Heart Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as to those who may have studied and practiced Buddhism for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 102\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.24 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42092114411655,"sku":"9781584201731","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/25f8852e38abbde6b74f0594e864a659.webp?v=1732298542","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-heart-sutra-and-beyond-a-translation-of-the-heart-sutra-with-commentary-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}