Heart Sutra: Bilingual English-Chinese Edition | Paperback Translation & Commentary

Product Information
ISBN-10: 7801887166
ISBN-13: 978-780188716-0 (Print)
Product Type: Paperback Buddhist Text
Languages: English, Chinese
Page Count: 114 pages
Dimensions: 8.3 x 7.5 x 0.3 inches
Weight: 7.8 ounces
Publication Date: January 31, 2006
Publisher: Modern Publishing House

Overview

The Heart Sutra (Sanskrit: Prajnaparamita Hridaya ) is one of the most revered texts in Mahayana Buddhism, distilling profound teachings on emptiness (shunyata) and the path to enlightenment. This bilingual English-Chinese edition presents the original Chinese translation attributed to Xuanzang (649 CE) alongside a modern English rendering, making it accessible to both scholars and spiritual seekers. Ideal for meditation, study, or interfaith dialogue, this volume bridges cultural and linguistic divides while preserving the sutra’s timeless wisdom.

Chinese Translation - Overview (内容简介)

《心经》是大乘佛教中最核心的经典之一，阐述空性（“无我”）与觉悟之道。此双语版收录唐代玄奘译本与现代英文译文，逐句对照，便于跨文化研习。内容精炼却意蕴深远，适合冥想、修行或学术研究，是连接东西方佛教智慧的桥梁。

Product Features

• Format: 114-page bilingual paperback
• Layout: Parallel English and Chinese text for easy comparison
• Target Audience: Buddhists, students of comparative religion, translators, and mindfulness practitioners
• Key Themes: Emptiness, compassion, wisdom, interdependence
• Paper Quality: Lightweight yet durable for daily use or travel

Interesting Facts

Why This Edition Stands Out

• Historical Significance: Includes Xuanzang’s iconic 7th-century Chinese translation, widely used in East Asian Buddhist traditions.
• Modern Accessibility: English translation balances fidelity to the original with clarity for contemporary readers.
• Meditative Utility: Compact size and clear formatting make it ideal for daily recitation or contemplation.

Cultural and Spiritual Impact

• A cornerstone of Zen, Pure Land, and Tibetan Buddhist practice.
• Often recited during rituals, funerals, and retreats for its protective and liberating qualities.
• Features calligraphic illustrations in the Chinese edition, enhancing its aesthetic and spiritual resonance.

Chinese Translation - Interesting Facts (亮点解析)

为何选择此版本？

• 历史价值： 收录玄奘法师翻译的古文译本，为东亚佛教传统的核心文本。
• 现代易读性： 英文译文在忠实于原意的同时兼顾现代语言习惯。
• 修行实用： 轻便开本与清晰排版适合日常诵读与冥想。

文化与精神影响

• 禅宗、净土宗及藏传佛教的重要经典，常用于仪轨、法会与闭关修行。
• 因其护佑与解脱之力，广泛用于超度法事与个人修持。
• 中文版配有书法插图，增强美学与灵性体验。

Publishers

Published by Modern Publishing House (2006), a Beijing-based press known for bridging Eastern and Western spiritual traditions through accessible, high-quality editions of philosophical and religious texts.

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