The Diamond Sutra is a famous and popular Buddhist scripture. As soon as we mention the Diamond Sutra to people, they know we are talking about Buddhism, and conversely, it is often impossible to discuss Buddhism without mentioning the Diamond Sutra.  The popularity of the Diamond Sutra can be traced to its profound philosophy, eloquent style, and applicability to the
cultivation of the religious life.

The Diamond Sutra contains a total of more than 5,000 Chinese characters. Prince Chao Ming of the Liang dynasty divided the text into thirty-two sections. The main theme of the Diamond Sutra can be expressed with the following phrases:
a) Give without clinging to any notion;
b) Liberate all beings without the notion of a self;
c) Live without attachment;
d) Cultivate without any expectation.