![IMAGE: 9. Reaching the Source. [Returning to the Source.]](https://www.ok312.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Oxherding_pictures_No._9_edit312.jpg)
9. Reaching the Source. [Returning to the Source.] - Kuòān Shīyuǎn [Kaku-an] (Late 12th century): Ten Bulls [Ten Ox Herding Pictures]
/ (Bull [Ox] = True self; Bull [Ox] herder = Self seeking true self)
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(Image by Tenshō Shūbun from Ten Bulls or Ten Ox Herding Pictures)
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