3. Perceiving the…
3. Perceiving the Bull. [Catching Sight of the Ox.] – Kuòān Shīyuǎn [Kaku-an] (Late 12th century): Ten Bulls [Ten Ox Herding Pictures] / (Bull [Ox] = True self; Bull [Ox] herder = Self seeking true self) / (2. Discovery of… More »





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