Also known as the Vajra Cutter, for 10 points, name this Mahayana Sutra that is "as hard and sharp" as the title mineral.
Mu Soeng and Thich Nhat Hanh have written notable commentaries on this text, in which one character brings up an example of the king of the mountains as a contender for a great personal existence. Another section reflects the concept of mappo by allaying Subhuti's fears that the principles in this text will be forgotten 500 years after they are taught. In its 18th section, it is stated that the divine eye, the eye of insight, as well as the eye of transcendent wisdom are all possessed by the Tathagata. This best known work of the Perfection of Wisdom genre opens after several monks finish begging for their breakfast, allowing Buddha time to broaden his disciple's perceptions of enlightenment. Also known as the Vajra Cutter, for 10 points, name this Mahayana Sutra that is "as hard and sharp" as the title mineral.
Mu Soeng and Thich Nhat Hanh have written notable commentaries on this text, in which one character brings up an example of the king of the mountains as a contender for a great personal existence.
{Diamond} Sutra [or {Vajracchedikā-prajñāpāramitā}-sūtra]