Monthly Archives: October 2010

COLD MIDNIGHT RAIN

Posted on October 22, 2010 by

R. H. Blyth makes a significant point regarding the order of elements in hokku.  To do so, he uses a verse by Ryōta, which I shall give here in my translation: Who is awake, The lamp still lit? Cold midnight … Continue reading →

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COLD RAIN

Posted on October 21, 2010 by

I hope many of you paid close attention to the recent articles here about the hokku calendar.  Here is where we are now as we move toward autumn’s end: Autumn: Begins with Lammas (Harvest Home — Lughnasa), August 1.  1st … Continue reading →

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BUDDHISM A TO Z

Posted on October 6, 2010 by

I would like to share with you a new web site begun by the Buddhist monk Shravasti Dhammika.  He calls it “Guide to Buddhism A to Z.”  I have always enjoyed his sensible approach to things on his regular “blog” … Continue reading →

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THERE IS HOKKU AND THERE IS HOKKU

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

From time to time I like to explain, so there will be no confusion, just what it is that I teach as hokku. It is not precisely the same as old Japanese hokku.  Most people would, in fact, feel old … Continue reading →

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MORE ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF HOKKU

Posted on October 3, 2010 by

A reader has asked me to clarify a few points in this list (borrowed from R. H. Blyth) of the characteristics of hokku.  Though he asked about only three, perhaps it might be helpful to give some explanation of all, … Continue reading →

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