7. The Bull…
7. The Bull Transcended. [Ox Vanished, Herdsman Remaining.] – Kuòān Shīyuǎn [Kaku-an] (Late 12th century): Ten Bulls [Ten Ox Herding Pictures] / (Bull [Ox] = True self; Bull [Ox] herder = Self seeking true self) / (6. Riding the Bull…… More »

![IMAGE: 6. Riding the Bull Home. [Riding Home.]](https://www.ok312.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Oxherding_pictures_No._6_edit312-200x150.jpg)
![IMAGE: 5. Taming the Bull. [Taming the Ox.]](https://www.ok312.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Oxherding_pictures_No._5_edit312-200x150.jpg)
![IMAGE: 4. Catching the Bull. [Getting Hold of the Ox.]](https://www.ok312.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Oxherding_pictures_No._4_edit312-200x150.jpg)
![IMAGE: 3. Perceiving the Bull. [Catching Sight of the Ox.]](https://www.ok312.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Oxherding_pictures_No._3_edit312-200x150.jpg)

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