num_pages: 688
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
title: The Blue Cliff Record
titlecomplete: The Blue Cliff Record
genres: Buddhism, Spirituality, China, Classics, Philosophy, Religion, Zen, Reference, Eastern Philosophy, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 290
publisher: Shambhala