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Awareness Beyond Mind
This revealing and inspiring book is a collection of original haiku which goes straight to the essence of life and relationships. The author traces the connecting thread of this verse-form's essential philosophy from its source in India to its present position in modern Japan. He shows clearly how its history has developed in parallel with man's continuing quest for spiritual development. From this it is evident that the haiku is a cultural distillation of major influences and the spirit that pervades them. The haiku catches that brief moment between perception and realization, making it available to everyone.
- GenresPoetry
164 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1996
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March 4, 2011
The subtitle is Verses in Haiku & Senyu Style. I guess that is accurate. The only semblance they have to Haiku is 5,7,5 style, which, we all know (now), isn't needed in English Haiku. Aphorisms and epigrams, many not very profound or original.
People ask questions-
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What they already know.
I am not sure what haiku is but I am pretty sure it isn't that.
The chronological tables and intro to oriental culture at the beginning of the book are interesting. It goes down hill from there.
People ask questions-
Seeking answers that confirm
What they already know.
I am not sure what haiku is but I am pretty sure it isn't that.
The chronological tables and intro to oriental culture at the beginning of the book are interesting. It goes down hill from there.
Displaying 1 of 1 review