Buddhist Story: 10 Bulls
The ten steps to realization of one’s true nature. An 0x-herder represents the seeker. The ox represents our true nature or the Ground of existence.
We search for enlightenment. In this 12th century story by Chinese master Guo-an Shi-yuan. We are represented by the farmer/boy and enlightenment by the ox. There are ten steps in the search.
- Seeking the ox
- Finding the footprints
- Glimpsing the ox
- Seizing the ox
- Taming the ox
- Riding the ox home
- Ox forgotten, person remaining
- Both forgotten
- Returning to the source
- Entering the Marketplace