# Ten Oxherding Pictures — 10 steps towards enlightenment

> 10 steps towards enlightenment (iPhone/iPad app by gemma reuten.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ten-oxherding-pictures/id1348476287 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [gemma reuten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1192998235)
- Category: Lifestyle, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ten-oxherding-pictures/id1348476287/reviews.md

## What is Ten Oxherding Pictures?

The Ten Oxherding Pictures depict the stages of practice leading to the enlightenment at which Zen Buddhism aims. The story of the ox and oxherd, separate at first, but united in the realization of the inner unity of all existence, is an old Taoist story, updated and modified by a twelfth century Chinese Buddhist master (Guo-an Shi-yuan). Every picture is accompanied by a poem and an explanation.

With this app you can learn the stages, contemplate using the poems, write personal notes, study the explanations for every picture, share specific stages with your friends and contribute by submitting your own explanation to be added in the app.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2025-07-15

Small improvements

### 1.2.1 — 2024-09-22

In this version you can choose between the artwork of two artists, submit your own general explanation for the Ten Oxherding Pictures and see what others think.

### 1.1.1 — 2023-05-06

Adapted layout for new devices with higher resolution

### 1.0.6 — 2019-10-06

Minor changes.

### 1.0.5 — 2018-04-03

Each Oxherding Picture can now be enlarged. Multiple improvements including better data-fetching. Added a launch screen.

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