Shambhala Online Live - Writing Deep Haiku through the Lens of Deep Ecology

This course is offered with two cohorts (at two different times). At registration please choose:

Cohort 1: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. or

Cohort 2: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Shambhala Online pricing is USD; however, special CAD pricing for Toronto Shambhala participants is available.

Shambhala Toronto is offering you this course in CAD (at par), or about $145 (USD). Please see below to request this or another discount. The Shambhala Generosity Policy is also applicable.

Registrants will obtain indefinite access to course recordings, helpful if you must miss a session.

This is a deep study haiku course that includes a basic introduction to “the way of Haiku,” but also delves deeply into Daoism, Chinese Contemplative Poetry and the Deep Ecology teachings, connecting this contemplative art practice with the biggest existential issue of our times.

This course will guide participants through how to create Classic Contemplative Haiku, a short literary form that brings both the writer and the reader to a “now moment” that encompasses the entire universe. It will help participants explore and see the phenomenal ways of the universe–through the lens of deep ecology teachings.

The course includes teachings, writing assignments, and writing reviews. Each participant will receive personal haiku reviews from the teacher through email, and each week during live sessions you will share and collectively review your haiku. 

There is also the possibility of sharing your Haiku with friends and family at seasonal celebrations in November and December!

Please note: This online program will be recorded and available to registered participants around 72 hours after each live session has taken place. While it is recommended that participants attend all live sessions, should you need to miss, the recording will be available to watch in preparation for the next class.

This course includes:

• Four live on-line sessions
• Meditation and contemplation practice
• Teachings on writing haiku
• Reading and study materials from Haiku literature, Daosim, Chinese Contemplative Poetry and the Deep Ecology teachings (materials will be provided)
• Group study and discussion
• Weekly haiku writing assignments
• Personal feedback on your haiku through weekly email exchanges
• Weekly sharing and celebration of each other’s haiku

This course opens the possibility of joining the Moon and Sun Contemplative Haiku Group–an on-line collective that shares their haiku and includes further teachings.

Additional course information and Registration:

The button below will link you to the Shambhala Online detailed course description and registration page.

Please note the following special instructions before you register:

     1. To obtain a discount for $CAD "at par" pricing, or for another reason, please select "request a discount" before registering and enter the amount you wish to pay in $USD

2. On the registration form, please indicate Toronto as your Centre
3. Enter this Revenue Share course code: 2024REVSHARE25

Our Centre will receive a 25% share of registration fees for Toronto participants.

For detailed course information and to register, click HERE