The blue cliff record
By: translated  by Thomas Cleary and J.C. Cleary ; foreword by Taizsan Maezumi Roshi.
Contributors: Cleary, Thomas F., 1949-; Cleary, J. C.
Publisher: Shambhala Publications; Distributed by Random House
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Boston, Mass; [New York]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 648
Subjects: Koan -- Early works to 1800.
Genres: Early works to 1800.
Description: "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 great treasures of Zen literature and an essential study manual for students of Zen."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-148).