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Daily Archives: March 18, 2010
ISSA’S SIX PATHS
I have spoken before about the pervasive influence of Mahayana Buddhist spirituality — influenced by Daoism and a dash of Animism (via Shintō) — in old hokku. Usually I just call it the “spirituality” of hokku, and some call it … Continue reading
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CRAB SUSPICIONS
Now back to spring…. Rofu wrote an interesting verse set in the spring: Ashiato wo kani no ayashimu shiohi kana Foot-step wo crab ‘s suspicion ebb-tide kana If one wants a good, brief look at how … Continue reading
