Monday talks: Ten Oxherding Pictures

[Taigu]

Hi everybody!

Ax from next Monday, I made the decision to comment on the the Ten Oxherding Pictures. Not an easy task and by far, and a very limited attempt. Anyway, for those interested in doing some homework (I know you are busy... but that should not take long, just a few minutes reading and a bit of reflecting), they may check this version transcribed by Paul Reps and Nyogen Senzaki (you will find the original in print in Zen Flesh, Zen Bones)

http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/ox.html

You may also have a look at this version on the website of an authentic Zen monk, Gabor Terebess trained in Japan with the verses composed of kakuan Zenji and a great teisho by KUBOTA Ji'un.

http://www.terebess.hu/english/oxherding.html

or the other version by Shubun,

http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/mzb/oxherd.htm

If you could at least read the verses and look at the pictures, it would be helpful to understand what I am going to try to convey. It will be my take, not a traditional one, and It might irritate a few scholars if they bump into my ramblings and mumblings...

Love to all


gassho

Taigu

[Shohei]

Re: Monday talks: Ten Oxherding Pictures

Thank you Taigu, for taking the time to do so.
I will gladly take a look at what you have posted. I have seen the pictures posted and i think ive read a few bits of the descriptions with them. In posting here on treeleaf i have seen them used as a reply or what not and i did not fully understand their significance. perhaps i will now. perhaps not (heh i am a bit thick by times) Thank you for your efforts!!

Gassho
Shohei

[Kent]

Re: Monday talks: Ten Oxherding Pictures

As always, will be looking forward to Monday and will be prepared . Gassho Kent

[Shui_Di]

Re: Monday talks: Ten Oxherding Pictures

Hi Taigu...

Ten oxherd is really interesting.
I have read about this oxherd before, and it will be interesting too to hear your interpretation about it.

Gassho, Mujo

[Bids]

Re: Monday talks: Ten Oxherding Pictures

I've seen the ox herding pictures around over the years but never looked closely.
I'm returning now each day to look and listen on the links you gave ....most revealing and simply lovely.
Thank you for bringing this up Taigu, looking forward to your talk Monday.

Gassho
Nadi

[AlanLa]

Re: Monday talks: Ten Oxherding Pictures

I love the way you poke, Taigu, so please poke at this as you poke us.

[Jikyo]

Re: Monday talks: Ten Oxherding Pictures

Hi Taigu,

I love your "ramblings and mumblings," and am looking forward to hearing your oxherding talks. Thank you for offering this to us!

Gassho, Jean

[Govert]

Re: Monday talks: Ten Oxherding Pictures

Taigu

Looking forward to see and hear your talks about these oxherding pictures,
8)
Joris

[Jinyu]

Re: Monday talks: Ten Oxherding Pictures

Looking forward to see and hear your talks about these oxherding pictures

One more Day to wait :twisted:

[Seishin the Elder]

Re: Monday talks: Ten Oxherding Pictures

Got the stable swept out, new fodder laid and the the barn door open waiting for this!!!!!

gassho,

Denis

[Dosho]

Re: Monday talks: Ten Oxherding Pictures

Finding time lately is difficult, but I am really looking forward to this! Thank you Taigu.

[Taigu]

Re: Monday talks: Ten Oxherding Pictures

Sorry AlanLa, I did not remember the poking thing was yours...


gassho


Taigu

[John]

Re: Monday talks: Ten Oxherding Pictures

Enjoyed your first talk - thanks Taigu. I can see the way my mind is always looking for answers - 'what does it mean?' - 'which of these stages am I at?' But how to let go of that.....

Gassho,
John

[Jinyu]

Re: Monday talks: Ten Oxherding Pictures

Thank you very much Taigu for this "slap in the face" talk!


gassho to every sentient being,

Luis

[disastermouse]

Re: Monday talks: Ten Oxherding Pictures

Thank you, Taigu!

*gassho*

Chet