Tranquility Base (Paperback)

Paperback. TRANQUILITY BASE: Landing in the World of Haikuby Kenneth L. FaughtStep onto your own Tranquility Base-a place of reflection, wonder, and attentive living.In this engaging collection, Kenneth L. Faught invites readers into the rich world of haiku, where ordinary moments become extraordinary through careful observation and thoughtful expression. Inspired by the spirit of the Apollo 11 landing site that gives the book its title, Tranquility Base offers a literary landing place amid the noise and distractions of modern life. Featuring hundreds of original haiku, Faught explores: People both famous and unknownDomestic and wild animalsFaith, compassion, and the Good Samaritan traditionThe beauty and mystery of creationPersonal reflections on life, loss, aging, friendship, and hopeA unique series of haiku inspired by the Gospel of MarkBeyond the haiku themselves, readers will discover annotated poems, practical discussions of haiku form and terminology, reflections on spirituality and poetry, and introductions to the great masters of the haiku tradition.Whether you are a longtime lover of Japanese poetry, a student of spirituality, or someone simply seeking moments of stillness and insight, Tranquility Base demonstrates how a few carefully chosen words can open vast landscapes of meaning.Filled with humor, wisdom, faith, and wonder, this collection reminds us that haiku is more than a poetry form-it is a way of seeing.Come land at Tranquility Base, and discover the beauty hidden in everyday life. Discover a sanctuary of stillness through a vast collection of brief, evocative verses that transform mundane observations into profound spiritual insights. This poetic journey invites you to find wonder in the quiet rhythms of existence. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…