with Shibata Sensei Kanjuro XX
September 11 - 20, 2009
All past, present, and future kyudo practitioners are warmly invited to join this Zenko Fall Kyudo Assembly at Karmê Chöling. This is an opportunity to join together in a retreat setting for an extended period of group practice. As always, the emphasis is on "standing meditation" kyudo and mutual appreciation of our practice.
Shibata Sensei will be attending and will be directing other senior members of Zenko in creating a genuine practice environment. The idea of the Assembly is that all the kyudo practitioners in the area (and beyond) come together each year to practice with each other and to celebrate our shared journey. The key is open-hearted participation.
For the last three days, beginners will work directly with practiced students and progress from dojo etiquette and equipment handling to learning the basic form, shichi-do, or the Seven Coordinations. With students and the leaders of the Zenko Kyudojos in the East Coast area working in conjunction, this program offers an environment in which beginning and experienced students can advance their practice together.
The program begins on Friday evening, September 11 and ends on Sunday, September 20 in the afternoon.
Experienced practitioners who cannot attend the full program are welcome to participate at a daily rate of $60.
In addition to the program fee, there is a $25 maintenance fee (for the Seiko Kyudojo Fund for Upkeep of the Azuchi and Yumis).
Program Prerequisites:
If you have already taken your First Shot, you are welcome to attend this program.
Program Price: $595
Prices include meals but not accommodations.
It is also a tradition for students to offer the teacher a monetary gift in appreciation for receiving the
teachings and in recognition of the years of training and understanding the teacher has cultivated.
To view scholarship and financial assistance resources, click here.
About Shibata Sensei Kanjuro XX:
Onyumishi Kanjuro Shibata is a 20th generation master bowmaker and archer and the 3rd generation Bowmaker to the Emperor of Japan (now retired). Born in Kyoto, Japan in 1921, Shibata Sensei began training in the Heki Ryu Bishu Chikurin-ha School of kyudo at the age of eight. In 1959, upon the death of his grandfather, Kanjuro XIX, he officially became Kanjuro Shibata XX and assumed his duties as Imperial Bowmaker. By the invitation of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Kanjuro Shibata XX came to the United States in 1980 to teach kyudo and together with Trungpa Rinpoche, he founded Ryuko Kyudojo (Dragon-Tiger Kyudo Practice Hall) in Boulder, Colorado. Since then, Shibata Sensei has traveled extensively and established kyudojos throughout North America and Europe.
Registration is closed for this program.
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