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waka
waka. A form of Japanese poetry written in 31 syllables, and composed in Japanese rather than in imitation of a classical Chinese form. Several Japanese Buddhist clerics were known for their abilities in composing waka, such as Ryōkan (1758–1831).
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DAMIEN KEOWN. "waka." A Dictionary of Buddhism. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAMIEN KEOWN. "waka." A Dictionary of Buddhism. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O108-waka.html DAMIEN KEOWN. "waka." A Dictionary of Buddhism. 2004. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O108-waka.html |
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Waka
Waka (Japanese verse form): see HAIKU.
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JOHN BOWKER. "Waka." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN BOWKER. "Waka." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Waka.html JOHN BOWKER. "Waka." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Waka.html |
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