Title
The Prajna paramita, 868 AD
Caption
The Prajna paramita, 868 AD also called the Diamond Sutra is a Mahayana sutra from the Prajñ?p?ramit?, or 'Perfection of Wisdom' genre, and emphasizes the practice of non-abiding and non-attachment. this copy of the Chinese version of Diamond Sutra, found among the Dunhuang manuscripts in the early 20th century by Aurel Stein, was dated back to May 11, 868 and is the earliest complete printed book
Date
9th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A05_072
License type
Rights managed
Available size
41,0Mb (3,4Mb) / 15,4in x 10,4in / 4612 x 3108 (300dpi)