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Kyudo is Not a Shambhala Art – HIGHLIGHT
Sensei illustrates the position of the arms in kyudo: a circle, meaning “peace.” article by Carolyn Kanjuro photos courtesy of Sue Kranzdorf Kyudo, “standing meditation” engaging the warrior’s implements of bow and arrow, has been considered the highest form of samurai training for hundreds of years in Japan. Deeply ... continuePosted December 25, 2018 by alexandra_kalinine
Werma Arrows – HIGHLIGHT
The Dawn of a New Generation by Jacquelyn Schneider and Dale Hinchey During the final days of Magyal Pomra Encampment in 2015, through auspicious coincidence, Jacquelyn Schneider and Dale Hinchey were discussing Kyudo, ya (arrows), and ritual implements. Jacquelyn inquired about the Werma Arrow she noticed on the ... continuePosted October 5, 2017 by CGH
49th Day in Kyoto – HIGHLIGHT
Tohoku Temple on the day of the ceremonyA Description of the 49th Day Ceremony Conducted for Shibata Kanjuro XX by Alex Halpern, Boulder, CO The 49th day ceremony was conducted for Shibata Kanjuro XX by his family in Kyoto on December 10, 2013. My wife Carol and ... continuePosted January 9, 2014 by
A Warrior’s Send-off – HIGHLIGHT
Last Friday saw the Sukhavati and Cremation Ceremony for Kanjuro Shibata Sensei XX. Warriors gathered at 7am at the Boulder Shambhala Center for a moving Sukhavati. The shrine room was full, and there was surprise among the gathering when Johnny Cash came over the sound system, ... continuePosted October 28, 2013 by
Warrior Tribute to Onyumishi Kanjuro Shibata XX – HIGHLIGHT
Shibata Sensei as a young man in JapanThe Shambhala Times offers this Warrior Tribute to the great Kyudo Master Onyumishi Kanjuro Shibata XX who passed away peacefully on October 21st at the age of 92 in Boulder. His wife Carolyn was with him at their home. ... continuePosted October 24, 2013 by