Bibliograph

The Ox-Herder and the Good Shepherd, finding Christ on the Buddha's path, Addison Hodges Hart

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The Ox-Herder and the Good Shepherd, finding Christ on the Buddha's path, Addison Hodges Hart

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Ox-Herder and the Good Shepherd

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

830646760

Responsibility statement

Addison Hodges Hart

Sub title

finding Christ on the Buddha's path

Summary

"Twelfth-century Chinese Zen master Kakuan Shien produced the pictures, poems, and commentaries that we know as the Ten Ox-Herding Pictures. They trace a universally recognizable path of contemplative spirituality, using the metaphor of a young ox-herder looking for his lost ox. According to Addison Hodges Hart, the Ten Ox-Herding Pictures and the teachings of Christ, the Good Shepherd who guides us to God, share a common vision. Both show us that authentic spiritual life must begin with an inner transformation of one's self, leading to an outward life that is natural and loving. In The Ox-Herder and the Good Shepherd Hart shares the story that these ten pictures tell, exploring how this ancient Buddhist parable can enrich and illumine the Christian way."--Book cover

Table Of Contents

Preliminary remarks: why a Christian would seek a Zen Buddhist ox -- The ten Ox-Herding pictures: their origin -- The ox, the boy, and the man -- The Ox-Herder and the Good Shepherd -- Exploring the Ox-Herding pictures

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