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Podcast: Ultraculture With Jason Louv
Episode: Ep. 181: The Diamond Sutra
Description: In this episode, Jason gives a dramatic reading of the Diamond Sutra. The Diamond Sutra, a MahΔyΔna Buddhist text, is notable for its influence on East Asian Buddhism, especially within the Chan or Zen tradition. Translated across a wide geographic range, it's revered for its teachings on "perfection of wisdom." Historically significant, it's recognized as one of the earliest dated printed books, with its discovery tracing back to 868 AD; it was also the first book ever released with complete open rights, allowing it to be shared, distributed or copied by anyone. The text's cultural impact is...