Day 2 Waka Wisdom: Meet the Empress Who Started Writing Sacred Poetry at Age 5

Published by Bronwen Logan

, Welcome to Day 2 of Waka Wisdom!

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Day 2: Meet the Empress Who Started Writing Sacred Poetry at Age 5

Today you’ll discover why waka’s 31-syllable structure (5-7-5-7-7) creates deeper spiritual resonance than haiku, allowing for the profound expression that made it perfect for imperial meditation.

You’re about to meet the extraordinary Empress Shoken, who could read classical poetry at age 4, began writing her own sacred verses at 5, and composed an astounding 30,000 waka in her lifetime.

Her poem today challenges you with a powerful question: Are you polishing the precious jewel of your spiritual practice, or letting it remain as dull as clay roof tiles?

x B

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Bronwen Logan

With over two decades of expertise, Bronwen Logan is one of the leading voices in the system of Reiki. A key founder in both the International House and Shibumi International Reiki Association, she's also penned multiple books on the system including The Reiki Sourcebook; The Japanese Art of Reiki, Beginning Reiki, Beginning Healing, The Art of Gratitude, The A-Z of Reiki, and Your Reiki Treatment as well developing many meditations to support students and teachers in this work. Apart from studying the Japanese aspects of the system, writing and working with animals is a core passion. Bronwen is also a co-founder of Reiki Women Podcast, a blog all about Reiki by women! You can find Bronwen teaching privately online or around the globe!

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Bronwen Logan