How Long to Read The Diamond Sutra

How Long Does it Take to Read The Diamond Sutra?

It takes the average reader 8 hours to read The Diamond Sutra by Red Pine

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Zen Buddhism is often said to be a practice of mind–to–mind transmission without reliance on texts ––in fact, some great teachers forbid their students to read or write. But Buddhism has also inspired some of the greatest philosophical writings of any religion, and two such works lie at the center of Zen: The Heart Sutra, which monks recite all over the world, and The Diamond Sutra, said to contain answers to all questions of delusion and dualism. This is the Buddhist teaching on the perfection of wisdom and cuts through all obstacles on the path of practice. As Red Pine explains: The Diamond...

How long is The Diamond Sutra?

The Diamond Sutra by Red Pine is 480 pages long, and a total of 120,000 words.

This makes it 162% the length of the average book. It also has 147% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Diamond Sutra Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 55 minutes to read The Diamond Sutra aloud.

What Reading Level is The Diamond Sutra?

The Diamond Sutra is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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