The Book of Serenity

One Hundred Zen Dialogues

Thomas Cleary

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English

Shambhala
15 October 2005

Religion & beliefs; Zen Buddhism

"Book of Serenity

is a translation of

Shoyo Roku, a collection of one hundred Zen koans with commentaries that stands as a companion to the other great Chinese koan collection, the

Blue Cliff Record

(Pi Yen Lu).

A classic of Chan (Chinese Zen) Buddhism,

Book of Serenity

has been skillfully rendered into English by the renowned translator Thomas Cleary.

Compiled in China in the twelfth century, the

Book of Serenity

is, in the words of Zen teacher Tenshin Reb Anderson, ""an auspicious peak in the mountain range of Zen literature, a subtle flowing stream in the deep valleys of our teaching, a treasure house of inspiration and guidance in studying the ocean of Buddhist teachings."" Each one of its one hundred chapters begins with an introduction, along with a main case, or koan, taken from Zen lore or Buddhist scripture. This is followed by commentary on the main case, verses inspired by it, and, finally, further commentary on all of these. The book contains a glossary of Zen/Chan terms and metaphors."

By: Thomas Cleary
Imprint: Shambhala
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 612g
ISBN: 9781590302491
ISBN 10: 1590302494
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 15 October 2005
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Book of Serenity: One Hundred Zen Dialogues

Thomas Cleary has translated a medium-sized library of classic texts of Buddhism, Taoism, and I Ching studies, and the Book of Serenity is a major contribution to his already staggering body of work. - Sam Hamill, Tricycle Thomas Cleary has translated a medium-sized library of classic texts of Buddhism, Taoism, and I Ching studies, and the Book of Serenity is a major contribution to his already staggering body of work. -Sam Hamill, Tricycle -Thomas Cleary has translated a medium-sized library of classic texts of Buddhism, Taoism, and I Ching studies, and the Book of Serenity is a major contribution to his already staggering body of work.---Sam Hamill, Tricycle Thomas Cleary has translated a medium-sized library of classic texts of Buddhism, Taoism, and I Ching studies, and the Book of Serenity is a major contribution to his already staggering body of work. Sam Hamill, Tricycle