The Heart Sutra
The Heart Sutra by Red Pine, published by Catapult on August 9, 2005, is a significant translation of one of the most influential texts in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. This edition spans 208 pages and presents a concise yet profound exploration of the Buddha’s teachings. Red Pine, known for his expertise in translating religious texts, draws from various Sanskrit and Chinese versions to provide a detailed commentary that enhances the understanding of this essential scripture.
Readers will find that The Heart Sutra encapsulates the essence of Buddhism, offering insights that are both accessible and profound. The text is divided into four parts and consists of thirty-five lines, making it suitable for study or chanting. Additionally, the edition includes a glossary of names, terms, and texts, which aids in navigating the complex ideas presented. This translation serves as a valuable resource for those interested in religion, philosophy, and the sacred writings of Buddhism.
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Winner of the Thornton Wilder Prize for Translation
The most influential Buddhist sutra in the Mahayana tradition, from one of the world’s preeminent translators of religious texts
The Heart Sutra is Buddhism in a nutshell. It has had the most profound and wide–reaching influence of any text in Buddhism. This short text covers more of the Buddha’s teachings than any other scripture, and it does so without being superficial or hurried. Although the original author is unknown, he was clearly someone with a deep realization of the Dharma.
For this new English translation, Red Pine, award–winning translator of Chinese poetry and religious texts, has utilized various Sanskrit and Chinese versions, refining the teachings of dozens of ancient teachers together with his own commentary to offer a profound word–for–word explication. Divided into four parts and broken into thirty–five lines to make it easier to study or chant, and containing a glossary of names, terms, and texts, The Heart Sutra is a wise book of deep teaching destined to become the standard edition of this timeless statement of Mahayana truth.
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