If, as the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, then Buddhism needed ten to present the breadth and depth of its philosophy. The Way of the Buffalo is an ancient collection of images and verses that narrate the allegorical journey of a young boy in search of the lost buffalo. This classic tale conveys the fundamental teachings of the sages of Taoism, introduces us to the core concepts and practices of Zen masters, and guides us on the spiritual path of inner exploration and discipline to achieve enlightenment and freedom from the illusions of the world we call "reality."