The Vajrachedikā reading companion presents the Vajra Cutter Sutra — the Diamond Sutra, as it is often known in English — as a reader designed for actual recitation and study rather than casual browsing. Three languages, one text The sutra is shown in Tibetan, English and Sanskrit, so that a reader can recite in one language while keeping an eye on another. For practitioners who recite the sutra regularly, the parallel presentation makes it natural to gradually absorb the Tibetan while understanding what is being said. Built for recitation A few features are aimed squarely at how this text is actually used:
- Adjustable-speed auto-scroll — set a pace and recite hands-free.
- Tilt-to-scroll — nudge the page along without touching the screen.
- Light and dark mode — for shrine rooms and late evenings alike.
- An index — jump directly to any section of the sutra.
- A glossary of terms — the technical vocabulary of the sutra, explained.
Why this sutra
The Vajra Cutter holds a special place across the Tibetan Buddhist world: recited for the accumulation of merit, studied for its uncompromising presentation of emptiness, and kept in homes as an object of veneration in its own right. For centuries, especially in Bhutan, its recitation was used as reading practice by those desiring to read faster. It is said that if one can read the Vajra Cutter Sutra correctly - one can read any text. For those who still need a little help, we made it easier — phonetics are available in three languages. Read it at your own pace.
The app is free, like everything on this site. Open the reading companion and try a few pages.
