I Am Anaya Poet Haibun

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^{Shakabukued—The term "shakubuku" translates from Japanese as "to break and subdue." It is primarily used in the context of Buddhist teachings, particularly within the Nichiren sect. Shakubuku refers to a method of expounding Buddhism aimed at suppressing others' illusions and subduing their attachment to error or evil. Additionally, it can mean to strictly refute someone's incorrect views concerning the teachings of the Buddha—wiki}   

A Clever, Highly Intriguing Haibun Poetry Contest
Sponsor William Kelii Kekaula
2/17/26   6th Place

 

conversions untrue
journeying thru false dharmas~   
halts shakabuku

      

SHAKABUKUED

To have lived this life I’ve led and followed, to have given, to have received, and not forgotten what trespassed, remorse has ran its course.  Our ancients DNA, and futures generation from me giving way. It was what on earth I was born for.  Choices have been made, patterns set, pounded dogs on obstructed pavement met, trekking through jungle’s wilds, and massive labyrinths.  I am not the same as before, and possibly ever shall be again.  It all seems small.  A dimensional me lingers, as well it should, as a reminder of the unfree, mazed in confinements adrift. I sit in a cloud amongst the other clouds, weighing heavily, measuring my myself, maturity, legacy, releasing ego's symptoms, until I acknowledge me, [karma] slowly shall I ascend into its black hole.  Set in perpetual motion, an abstract me.  I look back with open eyes, wide awake and I begin a new journey, a journey                            
of all journeys.  To keep on path...

...let open your eyes
self-redeemed, shakabuked _/\_
broken & subdued

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Karen Jones February 19, 2026 at 5:49 AM Thank you for this informative write! I briefly studied with a Buddhist monk and did not know this! Your work is enlightening! Sadu! Great job and congratulations on your win! I Am Anaya February 19, 2026 at 10:33 AM The write is my own expressions on how I now, see my life. I never had the teachings and perhaps have never been shakabukued. I read and watched the entire series of the Buddha it was an old one. Thank you!

Paula Goldsmith February 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM I enjoyed reading your "SHAKABUKUED" write. Few words that are saying so much. "Good Luck" If for a contest. Have a blessed day writing away.................... I Am Anaya February 17, 2026 at 2:06 PM It's quite a fun word! There is so much history behind the word, empowerment. Ty, Paula xX