How Long to Read Secrets of the Blue Cliff Record

How Long Does it Take to Read Secrets of the Blue Cliff Record?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 19 minutes to read Secrets of the Blue Cliff Record by Thomas Cleary

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Blue Cliff Record is a classic text of Zen Buddhism, designed to assist in the activation of dormant human potential. The core of this extraordinary work is a collection of one hundred traditional citations and stories, selected for their ability to bring about insight and enlightenment. These vignettes are known as gongan in Chinese and koan in Japanese. Secrets of the Blue Cliff Record is a fresh translation featuring newly translated commentary from two of the greatest Zen masters of early modern Japan, Hakuin Ekaku (1685–1768) of the Rinzai sect of Zen and Tenkei Denson (1648–1735) of...

How long is Secrets of the Blue Cliff Record?

Secrets of the Blue Cliff Record by Thomas Cleary is 368 pages long, and a total of 94,944 words.

This makes it 124% the length of the average book. It also has 116% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Secrets of the Blue Cliff Record Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 38 minutes to read Secrets of the Blue Cliff Record aloud.

What Reading Level is Secrets of the Blue Cliff Record?

Secrets of the Blue Cliff Record is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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