Ox-Herder and the Good Shepherd

The book explores the journey of a young ox-herder in search of his lost ox, serving as a powerful metaphor for the path of contemplative spirituality. Created by the twelfth-century Chinese Zen master Kakuan Shien, the Ten Ox-Herding Pictures combine visual art, poetry, and commentary to illustrate stages of spiritual development. Each image and accompanying text reflects universal themes of self-discovery and enlightenment, making it a profound guide for those on a spiritual quest.