The Blue Cliff RecordA 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. |
Contents
The Highest Meaning of the Holy Truths | 1 |
The Ultimate Path is Without Difficulty | 10 |
Master Ma Is Unwell | 18 |
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