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The Heart Sutra is perhaps the most famous Buddhist text, traditionally regarded as a potent expression of emptiness and of the Buddha's perfect wisdom. This brief, seemingly simple work was the subject of more commentaries in Asia than any other sutra. In Elaborations on Emptiness, Donald Lopez explores for the first time the elaborate philosophical and ritual uses of the Heart Sutra in India, Tibet, and the West.Included here are full translations of the eight extant Indian commentaries. Interspersed with the translations are six essays that examine the unusual roles the Heart Sutra has played: it has been used as a mantra, an exorcism text, a tantric meditation guide, and as the material for comparative philosophy. Taken together, the translations and essays that form Elaborations on Emptiness demonstrate why commentary is as central to modern scholarship on Buddhism as it was for ancient Buddhists. Lopez reveals unexpected points of instability and contradiction in the Heart Sutra, which, in the end, turns out to be the most malleable of texts, where the logic of commentary serves as a tool of both tradition and transgression.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Elaborations on Emptiness'? A: 'Elaborations on Emptiness' primarily explores the philosophical and ritual uses of the Heart Sutra in different cultural contexts, including India, Tibet, and the West.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Elaborations on Emptiness'? A: The author of 'Elaborations on Emptiness' is Donald S. Lopez Jr., a prominent scholar in Buddhist studies.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Elaborations on Emptiness' contains a total of 280 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Elaborations on Emptiness' published? A: 'Elaborations on Emptiness' was published on October 19, 1998.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Elaborations on Emptiness' is listed as a New item.
- Q: Does 'Elaborations on Emptiness' include commentaries on the Heart Sutra? A: Yes, the book includes full translations of eight extant Indian commentaries on the Heart Sutra.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the book provide? A: 'Elaborations on Emptiness' offers six essays that discuss the various roles the Heart Sutra has played, such as a mantra and a meditation guide.
- Q: Is 'Elaborations on Emptiness' suitable for beginners in Buddhism? A: While the book provides valuable insights, its academic nature may be more suitable for readers with some prior knowledge of Buddhist philosophy.
- Q: Can 'Elaborations on Emptiness' be used for comparative philosophy studies? A: Yes, the book explores the Heart Sutra's implications for comparative philosophy, making it a useful resource for such studies.