The Diamond Sutra, composed in India in the fourth century C.E. - is one of the most treasured works of Buddhist literature and the oldest extant printed book in the world. The Sutra of Hui-neng, also known as the Platform Sutra, contains the autobiography of this pivotal figure in Zen history and some of the most profound passages in Zen literature. The two scriptures present the central teachings of a major Buddhist tradition and are essential reading for all students of Buddhism.
