num_pages: 146
description: 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.
language: English
title: Awareness Beyond Mind: Verses in Haiku and Senryu Style
titlecomplete: Awareness Beyond Mind: Verses in Haiku and Senryu Style
genres: Poetry
ratings_count: 3
publisher: Element Books Ltd