{"product_id":"the-heart-sutra-and-beyond-kwan-yuk-claire-sit-9781584201731","title":"The Heart Sutra and Beyond: A Translation of the Heart Sutra with Commentary","description":"\"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\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kwan-Yuk Claire Sit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1584201738\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781584201731\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lindisfarne Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d","brand":"Kwan-Yuk Claire Sit","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43939788751103,"sku":"9781584201731","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_4bde9b2d-2681-4170-906e-75898fcd91c2.jpg?v=1681443490","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-heart-sutra-and-beyond-kwan-yuk-claire-sit-9781584201731","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}