Bum Grasshopper Posted October 24, 2008 I saw an ink print series of a boy who tames a bull as a description of gaining enlightenment. Any one know where I can purchase a set of these prints? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trunk Posted October 24, 2008 I saw an ink print series of a boy who tames a bull as a description of gaining enlightenment. Any one know where I can purchase a set of these prints? The motif is more usually referred to as "riding the ox home", not uncommon in asian art. Might help in your search. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric23 Posted October 24, 2008 Zen Flesh Zen Bones by Paul Reps has a chapter that is the story you refer to, compete with the illustrations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted October 24, 2008 If you'd like to see many examples, go to Google. Then on top IMAGES. Then "boy on ox" you'll see dozens of examples.  Here's a good one :  http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=h...v%3D2%26hl%3Den  or  http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=h...l%3Den%26sa%3DN  last one  http://www.emoyeni-retreat.com/id99.htm  Where would civilization be without paste and copy.   Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spirit Ape Posted October 24, 2008 Didnt Lao Tzu ride a mule backwards? Â Anyone know what he meant by doing this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spectrum Posted October 27, 2008 Good stuff. Relationship allegory. The herdboy meets the ox in a wild state, and a relationship unfolds ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bum Grasshopper Posted October 27, 2008 Found this set for only $20! Â Ox herding prints Share this post Link to post Share on other sites