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Wed, Jun 28, 2006

Buddhist Ox #

The name, "BlueOxenAssociates," is a reference to Babe the Blue Ox of the PaulBunyan legend, which in turn is a subtle homage to DougEngelbart. Most Americans know the story, although I find myself having to explain it to folks from other countries. On occasion, some folks have told me that blue oxen have some significance in Buddhism, although I have never bothered to look this up. (KRI)

I told this story to ShavaNerad, whom I met last week at the Identity Mashup, and she looked up the story for me! She pointed me to a story about Great Joy, the Ox, and she also explained, "The color blue is used in hindu/buddhist iconography to indicate as association with the celestial." (KRJ)

Thanks, Shava! If others know of other blue oxen stories, please let me know. (KRK)

/blueoxen | Posted at 11:13am

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