Some ideas on the Diamond Sutra

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Today I will take some time to share with you stuff that struck me in the Diamond sutra. The part that I will write about is the very end of the sutra. Not because this part is actually that great but there is some stuff I was thinking of in regards to this that I feel fits with the whole idea of this sutra which is non attachment. So here is the last part in question.

When the Buddha finished, the Venerable Subhuti and the others in the assembly were filled with joy by His teaching; and, taking it sincerely to heart, they went their ways.

So what is so great about this last sentence? Well after expounding the Diamond sutra to his audience in which the main concepts are the practice of avoidance of abiding in extremes of mental attachment after hearing all those teachings the whole crowd instead of sucking up to Shakyamuni Buddha and say you are so great your teachings are the best thing since sliced bread they just went their ways meaning that you cannot also attach yourself to your teacher and their teachings you need to take what was given to you and take it your own way.

Anyway this is just my impression on this very important sutra so if you have time please read it for yourself and make it your own as well.

In gassho.