Heart Sutra (beyond wisdom to truth aka the perfection of wisdom) - a reading and commentary
unMind - the teachings of Sri Ramana MaharshiShow Notes
The Heart Sutra is one of the most popular Buddhist sutras. It is short, just 250 words or so, but supremely potent. Even one reading of this classic can empty your mind of all its 'wisdom' and reveal the truth in a flash. In this episode I read the sutra and also comment at a few places. I recommend you read and re-read it everyday. Here's a link to an accessible translation -https://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/heartsutra.html
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