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Indie Zapadha's Goa Sessions are deicated to the Diamond Sutra. A copy of the Diamond Sutra, found among the Dunhuang manuscripts in the early 20th century, is the oldest known printed book, with a date of 868.

The Diamond Sutra, like many sutras, begins with the famous phrase "Thus have I heard" (एवं मया श्रुतम्, evaṃ mayā śrutam, 如是我聞). In the sutra the Buddha has finished his daily walk with the monks to gather offerings of food and sits down to rest.

One of the more senior monks, Subhuti, comes forth and asks the Buddha a question. What follows is an often repetitive dialogue regarding the nature of perception. The Buddha often uses paradoxical phrases like "What is called the highest teaching is not the highest teaching".

The Buddha is trying to help Subhuti unlearn his preconceived, limited notions of the nature of reality, enlightenment, and compassion. At one notable point the Buddha teaches Subhuti that what makes a Bodhisattva so great is that the Bodhisattva does not take pride in his work to save others, nor is his compassion calculated or contrived. The Bodhisattva practices sincere compassion that comes from deep within, without any sense of ego or gain.

In another section, Subhuti expresses concern that the Diamond Sutra will be forgotten 500 years after it is taught (or, alternatively, during the last 500 years of this era). The Buddha assures Subhuti that well after he is gone there will be some who can grasp the meaning of the Diamond Sutra and put it into practice.

The Diamond Sutra Mix features selected artists from around the world that have created some great classic beats and rythms! including Transglobal Underground, Lisa Gerrard & Pieter Bourke, Euphoria, Loop Guru, Fortunato & Montresor, Deep Forest. Indie Zapadha's Goa Sessions are classic and arranged to whirl you inward to your deepest core.

peace,
Indie