Ten Oxherding Pictures

The Ten Oxherding Pictures depict the stages of practice leading to the enlightenment at which Zen Buddhism aims. The story of the ox and oxherd, separate at first, but united in the realization of the inner unity of all existence, is an old Taoist story, updated and modified by a twelfth century Chinese Buddhist master (Guo-an Shi-yuan). Every picture is accompanied by a poem and an explanation.

With this app you can learn the stages, contemplate using the poems, write personal notes, study the explanations for every picture, share specific stages with your friends and contribute by submitting your own explanation to be added in the app. Show More