The Blue Cliff Record, Vol. 1

by J. C. Cleary

Paperback, 1976

Status

Available

Series

The Blue Cliff Record (Volume 1)

Tags

Chinese Zen Teachers, Koans

Collection

Zen Buddhism

Publication

Shambhala (1976), Edition: First Paper Back Edition, 268 pages

Description

"The Blue Cliff Record " is a translation of the "Pi Yen Lu ," a collection of one hundred famous Zen koans accompanied by commentaries and verses from the teachings of Chinese Zen masters. Compiled in the twelfth century, it is considered one of the great treasures of Zen literature and an essential study manual for students of Zen.

Language

English

ISBN

0394732707 / 9780394732701

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The Blue Cliff Record is a translation of the Pi Yen Lu, a collection of one hundred Zen koans accompanied by commentaries and appreciatory verses from the teachings of the Chinese Zen masters. Compiled in the twelfth century, it is considered to be one of the greatest treasures of Zen literature
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 and an essential study manual for students of Zen.
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