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title: Chinese Diamond Sutra
author: International Dunhuang Project
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1426/chinese-diamond-sutra/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Chinese Diamond Sutra

_Authored by International Dunhuang Project_

## Image File

[![Chinese Diamond Sutra](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/1426.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/1426.jpg)

## Image Caption

The [Buddhist](https://www.worldhistory.org/buddhism/) text known as the Diamond [Sutra](https://www.worldhistory.org/Sutra/) is believed to be the oldest surviving printed book in the world, dated to 868 CE and written in Chinese. This work is one of the most important works of the Buddhist tradition.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Project, I. D. (2013, September 13). Chinese Diamond Sutra. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1426/chinese-diamond-sutra/>
### Chicago
Project, International Dunhuang. "Chinese Diamond Sutra." *World History Encyclopedia*, September 13, 2013. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1426/chinese-diamond-sutra/>.
### MLA
Project, International Dunhuang. "Chinese Diamond Sutra." *World History Encyclopedia*, 13 Sep 2013, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1426/chinese-diamond-sutra/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Diamond_Sutra.jpg) by [**International Dunhuang Project**](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Diamond_Sutra.jpg). Submitted by [Cristian Violatti](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/violatti/ "User Page: Cristian Violatti"), published on 13 September 2013. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.