The Ox-Herding Pictures of Zen Buddhism
Ten ox-herding pictures with musical accompaniment by Sonny Saul
Pleasant Street Books/ Woodstock VT / 2007
Presented with the traditional foreword, prefaces, and poems with a new introduction by the composer, includes CD of the original music
Affectionately regarded in the legend and lore of Buddhism, the popularity of the ox-herding pictures has derived, in part, from their usefulness. Anyone interested in Zen is likely familiar with this series of ink and brush pictures which, providing a symbolic model, depict the story of a herdsman taming an unruly ox. This is the best, most clearly presented version of the pictures, and it is here given with an original
(brief) piano composition for each of the traditional images.
available for $25.
