{"product_id":"zen-stories-the-staff-and-shout-of-the-venerable-ones-english-chinese","title":"Zen Stories: The Staff and Shout of the Venerable Ones (English-Chinese)","description":"Part of the Traditional Chinese Culture series, this book is an illustrated adaptation of the early Zen Buddhist classics of the 13th century. Collected and popularized by the immensely popular Chinese illustrator Tsai Chih Chung, the book includes over 100 Zen tales for the reader of today, bringing to life the spirit and philosophy of Zen through cartoon panels with a text that is irreverently humorous yet replete with wisdom. It is a great and easy tool to learn Chinese classics.\n\nAbout the Traditional Chinese Culture series:\nThe Traditional Chinese Culture series includes a total of 22 titles that features the great thinkers in Chinese history. The writings of early Chinese thinkers have influenced all facets of Chinese culture and society, from education to art, from politics and warfare to common etiquette. The popular comic book artist Tsai Chih Chung faithfully brought the wisdom of these classics to life with his uniquely charming illustrations.\n\nTsai Chih Chung is a world-renowned Taiwanese cartoonist and popularizer of Chinese classics whose books have sold more than 40 millions copies worldwide. He first came to prominence through his award-winning animated movies and his immensely popular daily comic strips. When he turned his hand to the classics after a prolonged period of self-education, they were acclaimed by critics and shot to the top of the bestsellers lists. His books have been published in America by Princeton University Press and Knopf, among others.\n\nBrian Bruya is an established translator of Chinese classics and a professor of history \u0026amp; philosophy at Eastern Michigan University. He received his B.A. in philosophy and Chinese from the University of Washington and his M.A. in comparative philosophy from the University of Hawaii. He has translated over 20 books by Tsai Chih Chung.\nAll Titles in the Traditional Chinese Culture series:\n\nSunzi Speaks: The Art of War, ISBN: 7801885090\nThe Dao Speaks I: Whispers of Wisdom, ISBN: 7801885120\nThe Dao Speaks II: More Whispers of Wisdom, ISBN: 7801885139\nZhuangzi Speaks I: The Music of Nature, ISBN: 7801885147\nZhuangzi Speaks II: More Music of Nature, ISBN: 7801885155\nZen Stories: The Staff and Shout of the Venerable Ones, ISBN: 7801885112\nConfucius Speaks: The Message of the Benevolent, ISBN: 7801884973\nHan Feizi Speaks: The Power of Pragmatism, ISBN: 7801886534\nMencius Speaks: The Cure for Chaos, ISBN: 7801885376\nHistory Speaks: The Four Princess of the Warring States, ISBN: 7801886550\nThe New Dao: Mystery and Pure Conversation, ISBN: 7801886577\nThe Roots of Wisdom, ISBN: 7801886569\nGreat Learning • The Middle Path: The Pinnacle of Virtue • Living a Life of Harmony , ISBN: 7801886585\nSpitting on Ghosts: Fables and Fairy Tales from Early China, ISBN: 7801886542\nShaolin Temple, ISBN: 7801887689\nDharma Sutra , ISBN: 7801887158\nLiezi Speaks: Thoughts to Ride the Wind, ISBN: 7801886518\nMadam White Snake, ISBN: 7801887697\nHeart Sutra, ISBN: 7801887166\nGhosts and Wizards: Fables and Fairy Tales from Late China, ISBN: 7801886526\nThe Analects of Confucius, ISBN: 7801885082\nWisdom of the Zen Masters: The Quest for Enlightenment, ISBN: 7801885287\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 7801885112\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.7801885112.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Brian Bruya|Tsai Chih Chung\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43366615580733,"sku":"BVV.7801885112.G","price":60.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/7801885112-0.jpg?v=1784413060","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/zen-stories-the-staff-and-shout-of-the-venerable-ones-english-chinese","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}