Gary Snyder: Zen and the Haiku Path
Exploring the haiku of Gary Snyder, the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who brought Eastern sensibilities to Western verse.
Learn the art of haiku with our collection of guides and tutorials.
Exploring the haiku of Gary Snyder, the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who brought Eastern sensibilities to Western verse.
An introduction to John Tiong Chunghoo, a Malaysian poet known for haiku that blend Eastern and Western imagery.
Exploring the haiku of Steven Heine, where Zen insight meets poetic precision.
Exploring Contemporary Approaches Beyond the 5-7-5 Structure
A guide to related Japanese poetic forms—senryu, tanka, haibun, and haiga-highlighting their differences from haiku and offering ideas for deeper poetic exploration.
Learn the basics of writing traditional and modern haiku poetry
A Fun Guide to Writing Little Nature Poems 🌈
Matsuo Bashō is the most famous haiku poet, but there are many others who wrote great haikus.
Explore the rich history of haiku poetry from its origins to modern times
Learn the essence of haiku poetry and how to craft your own haiku
A Practical Guide for Inspiring Young Poets 🌸
A Practical Guide for English and Literature Teachers
An exploration of Yosa Buson’s haiku, which blend the precision of poetry with the vividness of visual art.
Several original haiku poems by Matsuo Bashō (松尾 芭蕉), one of the most famous Japanese haiku poets