Golden Light,sutra

bravehawk

Another thing I found when I couldnt sleep. I'll have to read this sutta when my mind doesn't feel like cheese.

http://www.fpmt.org/sutras/golden-light-sutra.html

compassionate_warrior

You have remarkably productive insomnia. Thanks for this.

bravehawk

lol, Thanks. Check out the other sutras on there too. I forget the exact name of the one I liked there, but it started with an "A" I believe and it was about obtained merit(how to?), I read/skimmed just a couples pages, but it was rather interesting.

compassionate_warrior

Does anyone know the provenance of this suttra? When was it written? Is there a known author? Aha--see en.wikipedia/wiki/Golden_Light_Sutra

bravehawk

Hey thanks for the Wiki link. It's nice to see a little background on it.

bravehawk

ah that one other I liked didnt start with an A. It was Sanghata...lol.

here it is as well:
http://www.fpmt.org/sutras/sanghata-sutra.html

compassionate_warrior

The Golden Light Sutra seems to be a very long text, and it's not on the link you provided; they want people to buy copies of it, they're not making it available for free.

LeonBasin

Thank you!

LeonBasin

I found this: http://www.fpmt.org/teachers/zopa/advice/pdf/sutragoldenlight0207lttr.pdf

compassionate_warrior

WOW! You pulled the bunny out of the hat, Leon! Good going! :thumbsup:

sherabzangpo

The Sugatagarbha Translation Group is currently undertaking the translation of the Extensive Sutra of Golden Light: The 29 and 31 Chapter Versions. You can read more about the project here:

http://www.sutraofgoldenlight.com

caz

Ooooh Ive been meaning to buy a copy actually be interested to have a read :)