{"title":"Yuanwu","description":"\u003cp\u003eYuanwu’s works offer profound insight into Zen Buddhism, inviting readers to explore the subtle teachings and koans that have shaped spiritual practice for centuries. His texts, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Blue Cliff Record\u003c\/em\u003e, present a blend of poetic reflection and philosophical depth, urging contemplation beyond conventional understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those drawn to Eastern spirituality and the art of meditation, Yuanwu’s writings provide a rich journey into the mind’s quietude. Through his masterful storytelling and commentary, readers engage with timeless wisdom that continues to inspire spiritual seekers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-blue-cliff-record-by-yuanwu-9781590302323","title":"The Blue Cliff Record","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Blue Cliff Record\u003c\/em\u003e is a translation of the Pi Yen Lu, a collection of one hundred Zen koans - the paradoxical teaching stories used by Zen teachers to go beneath rational thought. These koans are accompanied by commentaries and appreciatory verses from the teachings of the Chinese Zen masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompiled in the twelfth century by the great Zen master and poet Hseh-tou Ch'ung-hsien, it is considered to be one of the greatest treasures of Zen literature and an essential study manual for students of Zen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599123431660,"sku":"9781590302323","price":130.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781590302323-the-blue-cliff-record.jpg?v=1777973828"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/yuanwu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}