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0.jpg0. The Ten Oxherding Pictures 1716 viewsThe Ten Oxherding Pictures which relate back to a Ch'an master in the Sung dynasty China (1126-1279 AD), have spiritual roots in the early Buddhist texts. They provide useful imagery of an illusion to be negated before a seeker of truth can experience enlightenment. The ox symbolise the mind and the herder symbolises the seeker.
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1.jpg1. Ten Oxherding Pictures 1610 viewsSEEKING THE OX
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10.jpg10. Ten Oxherding Picture1446 viewsRETURNING TO HELP SENTIENT BEINGS
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6.jpg6. Ten Oxherding Picture1367 viewsRIDING THE OX HOME
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7.jpg7. Ten Oxherding Picture1313 viewsOX FORGOTTEN, SELF ALONE
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4.jpg4. Ten Oxherding Picture1271 viewsCATCHING THE OX
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3.jpg3. Ten Oxherding Picture1249 viewsFIRST GLIMPS OF THE OX
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2.jpg2. The Ten Oxherding Picture1240 viewsFINDING THE TRACKS
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8.jpg8. Ten Oxherding Picture1225 viewsBOTH OX AND SELF FORGOTTEN
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5.jpg5. Ten Oxherding Picture1179 viewsTAMING THE OX
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