The Blue Cliff Record by J C Cleary

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The Blue Cliff Record by J C Cleary

A classic of Zen Buddhist literature, this compilation of twelfth-century Zen koans includes commentary and verses from the great Chinese Zen masters

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.
Cleary, J. C.: - J.C. Cleary holds a PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University. He is the translator or co-translator of numerous works from Zen's Chinese history, including The Blue Cliff Record. He lives outside Boston.
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ISBN 13 9781590302323
ISBN 10 159030232X
Title The Blue Cliff Record
Author J C Cleary
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc
Year published 2005-04-12
Number of pages 688
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.