The Diamond Cutter: The Buddha on Managing Your Business and Your Life

Geshe Michael Roach · Lama Christie McNally

Sept 2009 · Sold by Harmony

About this eBook

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.

Ratings and reviews

This book is highly recommended for everyone regardless of their religion or beliefs. As a sales person, I sometimes wonder why some sales close the deal easily without much effort while some have worked hard but cannot close the deal. This book gives us the answer and it's very easy to implement the principles. This book can certainly change your life, so grab a copy of it.

I read this book in just 7 days, a record. As a trainer coach, I teach people how to do more with less, and the Diamond Cutter principles are ready tools to do that. Thanks Geshe Michael Roach. Andy Ng Singapore Asia Trainers

Practical examples of karmas in action, more convincing and more relevant in today's world...

About the author

Michael Roach is a fully ordained Buddhist monk who received his geshe (master of Buddhism) degree from Sera Mey Tibetan Monastery after twenty-two years of study. A teacher of Buddhism since 1981, he is also a scholar of Sanskrit, Tibetan, and Russian, and has translated numerous works. Geshe Michael received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and worked in New York City as a director of a large diamond firm for many years. He founded and directs the Asian Classics Institute, as well as the Asian Classics Input Project, and has been active in the restoration of Sera Mey Monastery. He lives in New York City.