Philosophy
The Diamond Cutter
by Geshe Michael Roach
With
a unique combination of ancient and contemporary wisdom from
the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, The Diamond Cutter presents
readers
with empowering strategies for success in their work and personal lives.
Geshe Michael Roach, one of the great teachers
today of Tibetan Buddhism, has richly woven The Diamond Cutter in three layers.
The first is a translation of selections from the Diamond Sutra itself, an
ancient text comprised of conversations between the Buddha and his close disciple
Subhuti.
Considered a central work by Buddhists throughout the world, the Diamond Sutra
has been the focus of much interpretation over the centuries. In the second
layer, Geshe Michael quotes from some of the best commentaries of the Tibetan
tradition.
In the main text, the third layer, he uses both sutra and commentary as a jumping-off
point for presenting his own teaching.
Geshe Michael gives fresh insight into ancient
wisdom by using examples from his own experience as one of the founders of
the Andin International Diamond Corporation, which was started with capital of
fifty
thousand dollars and which today has annual sales in excess of one hundred
million dollars. Much of the success of Andin has come from applying the business
strategies
presented in The Diamond Cutter. Geshe Michael's easy style and spiritual understanding
make this work of timeless wisdom an invaluable source for those already familiar
with, and those unfamiliar with, Tibetan Buddhism. |
