Zen and the Ten Oxherding Pictures

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The narrative follows a boy on a quest to find his missing ox, symbolizing his true self, and his subsequent journey to tame it. This allegorical tale reflects the path toward enlightenment, conveyed through the simplicity and beauty of traditional Zen Buddhist art. Award-winning author Demi enriches the story with an appendix that explores the history and significance of the oxherding pictures, as well as insights into Zen Buddhism's development in Asia and its introduction to the West in the early 20th century.