Haiku-The Sacred Art: A Spiritual Practice in Three Lines

the sacred moments that permeate everyday living. Starting

with examples and practices that lead to writing a first haiku,

and then on to an overview of haiku conventions, the author

invites us on a path to respond to the holiness that lives and

breathes in the world around us. By capturing and writing

down images of what makes us aware of holinessparticular

moments of deep feeling, moments that make us feel alive and

wholewriting haiku becomes a way of relating to the sacred

through the now of this moment, just as is.

Lively examples and simple guided exercisessuch as haiku as

prayer, haiku inspired by sacred texts, and haiku that reflects

religious seasons or holidaysoffer a unique spiritual practice

for a variety of audiences:

Spiritual seekers of any faith

People curious about haiku writing

Writers experienced in haiku writing

Groups, teachers, and religious leaders to use for group experience and sharing