haikeuden
Haikeuden (俳句伝) is a term used in Japanese literary studies to refer to the tradition, transmission, and body of knowledge surrounding haiku poetry. The word combines haiku with den, meaning tradition or transmission, and is typically used to discuss the lineage of poets, schools, and formative influences that shape haiku across periods. Haikeuden is not a form or genre of poetry itself; rather, it denotes the meta-level tradition that guides composition, criticism, teaching, and preservation of haiku techniques, aesthetics, seasonal practice, and language choices.
Scholarly usage: In historical or critical writing, haikeuden may describe the lineage from master to apprentice
Relation to other concepts: Haikeuden overlaps with discussions of haikai, renga, and the broader tradition of